Fair Access Protocol

This protocol was last consulted on with schools in the Summer term 2023/24 and … a statutory requirement for all Local Authorities to have in place a Fair Access Protocol (FAP) which is agreed by the majority of schools in the authority, and all …

Falls prevention and management

Keeping fit and healthy could help you stay mobile: avoid sitting for longer than 30 minutes at a time … to be carried out regularly to be of benefit … Discuss with a healthcare professional regarding the … for you to reduce your risk of falling. It is advised that you seek advice from your …

Housing Payments

You must get either Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit to be eligible. Housing Payments can be … If you can, try to: negotiate a lower rent with your landlord look for a cheaper place to …

One minute guide: Kinship care

friends or other people who are connected with them, for a variety of reasons, and in a … the arrangement is made by the local authority but more often it is arranged within the family network only. … friends or other people who are connected with them, for a variety of reasons, and in a …

One minute guide: Modern slavery and the national referral mechanism

Modern slavery is defined within the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and categorises offences of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and … Modern slavery forces someone into the position of exploitation. This may involve: …

One minute guide: Child criminal exploitation

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) occurs when an individual or … 18. The victim may have been criminally exploited even if the activity appears consensual. … exploited, it is important that they report their concerns immediately to the Duty …

One minute guide: Working with lesbian and gay young people

What is lesbian and gay and how it relates to our services Lesbian refers to a … romantic or sexual attraction towards men. It is also a generic term for lesbian and gay … anybody about their sexuality, they may fear reporting the abuse in case they are 'outed', …

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

A city that is compassionate and caring with a strong economy, which tackles poverty and reduces inequalities while working towards being a net zero … We want Leeds to be a city that is distinctive, sustainable, …

Apply for a licence

transport to everybody who lives, works or visits Leeds. … that you must meet in order to progress with an application.  … for a period of 12 months and once further criteria is met, you may be eligible to apply …

One minute guide: Domestic Homicide Reviews

the death of a person aged 16 or older when it has, or is suspected to have, resulted from … been in an intimate personal relationship with, or was a member of the same household. … Leeds, oversees this responsibility. DHR reports from the past two years, including …