Revenues and Benefits
The website and application form for free school meals have now been updated to reflect the upcoming changes, and a poster is available for parents and carers.
If you have any queries, please contact DGATeam@coventry.gov.uk.
Department for Education
Free breakfast club survey - this is for schools who are not already part of the programme, please complete by Friday 17 July.
Coventry Family Hubs
Summer Holiday 2026 events - please share this timetable with families and/or carers.
Coventry SEND
We are looking for young people to become Young Investigators this summer, reviewing places of interest and activities across Coventry. The aim is to inform other young people about accessible activities in the local area, as well as potentially support any settings to think about how they might be more accessible for young people with SEND.
Any queries or questions can be directed to Chris Firth, Coventry’s SEND Engagement Lead on 02476 976677 or chris.firth@coventry.gov.uk.
Service Pupil Premium funding
Briefing note for schools - Service Pupil Premium. Coventry is proud to support the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and encourages all schools to help identify and support service children within their school communities.
Coventry School Nursing
Early Years
Family First Partnership Programme
Education Improvement and Standards
Howes and Good Shepherd had Ofsted inspections last week.
Essential Network maintenance
Digital Services at Coventry City Council will be carrying out important work on the Council’s network on Saturday 18 July 2026. This work is important to keep our network and systems running securely and smoothly.
- 8am to 10am: there will be 2 brief internet outages that we expect to last a few seconds during this period
- 10am to midday: we are upgrading part of our network. Your internet access will be affected for approximately 30 minutes during this period
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact sat.dhillon@coventry.gov.uk.
Coventry University
Shape Coventry - a 3-year citywide programme designed to connect young people, schools, artists, cultural organisations and industry partners through creative opportunities, skills development and pathways into the creative and cultural sectors.
Heart of England Music Hub
Young Orator of the Year
Tiverton, Alderman's Green, Courthouse Green and Hearsall took part in the Young Orator of the Year event, which was held at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It was a fantastic day and is open to all schools in Coventry - please look out for details of the 2027 event!
The Royal Ballet School
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Royal Ballet School, we're delighted to invite year 3 and 4 pupils to take part in 100 Classes for 100 Years. From Monday 12 to Friday 16 October, schools will have the opportunity to receive a free 1-hour creative ballet workshop. To register your interest email lucy.scott@royalballetschool.org.uk.
Early Years
Strengthening Early Years Leadership and School Readiness - free training for Headteachers. Email amanda.king@coventry.gov.uk to book.
Origin Maths Hub
SKTM Primary Number Pathway - develop your specialist knowledge for teaching primary mathematics through this fully funded programme. Across 4 core modules: Number Sense, Additive Reasoning, Multiplicative Reasoning and Fractions, you’ll deepen subject knowledge, strengthen pedagogy and explore Teaching for Mastery approaches that enhance classroom practice and pupil understanding.
SKTM Secondary Non-Specialist - build confidence and expertise in teaching secondary mathematics through this fully funded programme for non-specialist teachers. Explore subject knowledge, pedagogy and Teaching for Mastery approaches across 18 sessions, helping you strengthen curriculum understanding, plan for progression and support pupils more effectively in the classroom.
If you have any comments, please let us know by contacting lucy.lambert@coventry.gov.uk.
Jobs and careers in Coventry schools.
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