About us

The Children and Young People's Directorate is responsible for all services relating to children, young people and their families, and replaces the former Education Directorate and the Children's Services aspects of Social Services. We are part of Gloucestershire County Council, and our main office is at Shire Hall in Gloucester.

Our core values are:

• Empowering
• Business-like
• Valuing
• Collaborative

Gloucestershire is committed to building a learning community where all children and young people are equally respected and able to participate fully in the educational setting of their and their parents' choice

We aim to create the opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs to reach their full potential in a supportive environment that is appropriately resourced and allows them to:

• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being

It is hoped that they will then make a successful transition to adulthood and the world of further education, training or work

Contacting Us
The offices there are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all through the year (except Bank Holidays). You can phone our Helpline on 01452 425300 between 8.45am and 5pm.