We provide education for about 63,649 children (at Sept 2006) in 190 schools across Kirklees: in the towns of Batley, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Mirfield and in the rural areas of the Colne, Dearne and Holme valleys. We aim to ensure that each individual is able to access an educational provision which allows her or his potential to be fully realised.
We are committed to the highest possible quality of educational opportunities which are socially inclusive and responsive to the needs and aspirations of all. We believe that education is vital to the future of the people of Kirklees. It is a source of personal development and fulfillment. It contributes to the competence and confidence of individuals and communities and provides a basis for the economic strength which allows aspirations to be fulfilled.
We are determined to raise standards and through our Education Development Plan we will deliver programs which will raise standards and achievement. We work in partnership with our schools and, in our Strategic Framework, we have set out our duties and responsibilities as well as our statutory obligations. We clearly state our key objectives which relate to Inclusion and Cohesion leading to Attainment.
| Kirklees
LA Service Information Information about the work that each LA service carries out. |
School
Term Dates Term and holiday dates for the academic years |
| Kirklees
School Information Details of all schools in the Kirklees area. |
Kirklees
Teaching Vacancies Teaching vacancies from throughout the authority. |
| Schools List in Kirklees View the Schools list online. |
Protocols
and Procedures for Schools Causing
Concern Online document descibing the protocols and procedures that Kirklees LA follow to support schools causing concern. |
| Education Glossary This glossary is intended to help you understand some of the jargon surrounding education. |
New and Acting Heads list with effect from 14 December 2006 |
| School Improvement in Kirklees Online document describing the strategies used in Kirklees schools to support school improvement. |
Children & Young People Plan Kirklees Children and Young People Plan 2006 - 2009 |
| Learning Service Plan Service Performance Plan April 2007 - March 2008 |
Kirklees Meetings View the Kirklees Meetings |
| Guidelines for schools on handling emergency closures and crises | KIRKLEES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICE (ChYPS) REVIEW OF EDUCATION SOCIAL WORK SERVICE MAY 2007-SEPTEMBER 2007 |