Adoption

Including a step-by-step guide to the adoption process, stories from families and answers to questions

Homes and Horizons

A unique and innovative partnership to co-design a brand new model of care for our most vulnerable looked after children

Fostering

Including a step-by-step guide to becoming a foster carer, answers to questions, and stories from carers

Private fostering

Living with someone who is not a close relative for 28 days or more

Adopt Southwest

A dedicated adoption website which is packed with information about all aspects of adoption, including free downloads and advice

Fostering In Somerset

Our website is a great place to start if you’re interested in fostering now or in the future

School transport decision reviews

How to get a review of your school transport application decision

Request school transport on a paying basis

How to request paid school transport if your child does not qualify for free school transport

Request a school transport route assessment

Getting the walking route between your home or the bus pick up point and your designated transport area or nearest school assessed

Apply for school transport

Information about eligibility and applying for school transport

Request a replacement school bus pass

If your child's bus pass has been lost or stolen or is in a poor condition you can request a replacement

School transport strategy

Our school transport strategy and policy are guided by national government policies

School travel plans

A School Travel Plan is a document outlining practical steps for improving journeys to and from school

Update school transport details

How to tell us if you move house your child changes school or if other circumstances change

School transport – vehicle safety and driver training

Safety on school vehicles and the driver training programmes we run

Report a problem or incident with school transport

We want to provide school transport that is safe and stress-free for all passengers

Home to school transport

Information and guidance for parents and guardians of children who use school transport

School travel assistance for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Information about school transport eligibility and SEND for compulsory school age and over 16 students

Over 16 student transport

You can pay for 'over 16' student transport by using the online service on this page

Somerset Youth Offending Team

Most of our work is with young people aged 10 to 18 who have been arrested by the police

Data Sharing Agreements – Important information for professionals

For professionals who work with families and children to help them understand the rules and best practise when sharing personal information

Homes and Horizons

A unique and innovative partnership to co-design a brand new model of care for our most vulnerable looked after children

Independent Safeguarding and Review

Promoting and supporting child-centred, high quality social work practice, for the best possible outcomes for children

Somerset Autism Strategy

Working together for people living with autism in Somerset

Report a child at risk

Tell us if you are worried about a child or young person who could be in danger

About Children’s Social Care

Giving parents, carers and young people advice and support to prevent a crisis

Children in care

Information and advice for children and young people who are in care in Somerset

Children with Disabilities Service

Support, equipment, short breaks and care for disabled children and those caring for them

Leaving care

Services and advice for the continuing support to young people leaving care

Public health for children and young people

Includes sexual health, healthy weight and preventing substance misuse

Pregnancy emotional health

Your emotional health is as important as your physical health

The role of a health visitor

Getting to know your Health Visiting Service

School nurses

School nurses are public health nurses who work with 5 to 19 year-olds, including children educated in school and those who are educated at home

Infant feeding

How to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make once they are born

Child growth and development

The early years of a child’s life are very important for their health and development

Drug and alcohol services for young people

A range of services in Somerset to offer support and help

Teenage sexual health

Where to find the best information about sexual health

Chaperones

The role of the chaperone and how to become one

Children in Employment and Entertainment

How to apply for a licence to allow a child to work or perform

Corporate Parenting

We are corporate parents for the the children and care leavers we look after

Family Solutions Somerset

There’s a new way of working in Somerset which aims to transform the way children and families are supported.

Privacy Notice – Early Help and Supporting Families (Children’s Services)

What we do with your personal data

The Local Pantry Network in Somerset

Diverting surplus food to local people

Somerset Young People’s voice

Check out opportunities for young people to get involved, as well as a range of tools and resources for practitioners

Apply to see your child’s educational records

If your child doesn't live with you, you can apply to see their school record

English courses for speakers of other languages

Find details of ESOL courses across Somerset

Employment and skills

Information on employment and skills, apprenticeships, redundancy, self-employment and volunteering.