Education and learning

Suffolk County Council are responsible for providing education and learning services in Ipswich, such as:

• Running schools;
• Employing teachers;
• Caring for children and young people;
• Setting education policies;
• Youth services.

You can find out more about education and learning services in Ipswich on the Suffolk County Council website: www.suffolk.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning.

To find out about the Suffolk Children's University (SCU), which is supported by the County Council visit www.suffolk.gov.uk/scu.

Ipswich Borough Council recognises that it has a corporate responsibility towards safeguarding children and young people and is committed to ensuring that any child or young person who comes into contact with an employee or any aspect of our activities or services is listened to, feels safe and protected and has their views taken into account. This is outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

Ipswich is part of the Suffolk Children's Trust Partnership which is led by the County Council. The Suffolk Children and Young People's Plan sets out the vision and key priorities for the area. Further information is available on the Suffolk Children's Trust Partnership website.