Useful Website Links
Useful Website Links
Additional websites and resources to support parents, carers and children.
Official Government Information About Roby Park Primary School
View the school’s official government record, including contact details, governance information and links to inspection information.
Knowsley Council Services
Roby Park Primary School is located in Knowsley. Applications relating to a child’s attendance at Roby Park, including school admissions and free school meals, should normally be made through Knowsley Council. This also applies if the family lives in Liverpool or another neighbouring local authority.
Knowsley Parent Portal
Use the Parent Portal to apply for:
- A school place
- Free school meals
- Eligible early education provision
Apply for Free School Meals Through Knowsley Council
From September 2026, all children from households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to free school meals.
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 continue to receive universal infant free school meals regardless of household income. However, eligible families should still complete a benefits-related application because this may help the school receive additional funding to support their child’s education.
As Roby Park Primary School is located in Knowsley, all Roby Park families should apply through the Knowsley Parent Portal, including families who live in Liverpool.
Knowsley Family Information Service
The Family Information Service provides free and impartial information about:
- Childcare and early education
- Childcare funding
- Family activities
- Local services
- Support for families
- Special educational needs and disabilities
Telephone: 0151 443 5633, option 4
Email: FIS@knowsley.gov.uk
Knowsley SEND Local Offer
The Knowsley SEND Local Offer provides information about education, health and social care support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Families can find information about:
- Early years and school support
- Education, Health and Care Plans
- Health and therapy services
- Travel and transport
- Short breaks
- Play and leisure opportunities
- Preparing for adulthood
Liverpool Services
The following services may be helpful to families who live in Liverpool.
Please remember that applications connected with attendance at Roby Park Primary School, including free school meal applications, should normally be made through Knowsley Council because Roby Park is a Knowsley school.
Liverpool Free School Meals
This application route is for children attending schools located in Liverpool. From September 2026, all children living in households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to free school meals.
Liverpool SEND Local Offer
Liverpool’s SEND Local Offer provides information about education, health, social care and family support for Liverpool residents up to the age of 25.
Liverpool Family Information and SEND Directory
Families can search for local services relating to:
- Childcare and early education
- SEND support
- Education, Health and Care Plans
- Health services
- Short breaks
- Social care
- Travel and transport
- Family activities
SEND Information, Advice and Support
https://www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk/
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service provides free, impartial and confidential support for children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.
The service can provide advice about:
- SEND support in school
- Education, Health and Care needs assessments
- Education, Health and Care Plans
- Meetings with schools and other professionals
- Suspensions and permanent exclusions
- Disagreement resolution and appeals
Telephone: 0800 012 9066
Select option 2 for Knowsley.
Online Safety
UK Safer Internet Centre: Advice for Parents and Carers
The UK Safer Internet Centre provides guides and advice about:
- Mobile phones and tablets
- Games consoles
- Social media
- Parental controls
- Screen time
- Online communication
- Reporting online concerns
NSPCC Online Safety
The NSPCC provides practical advice about keeping children safe online, including information about apps, gaming, artificial intelligence, parental controls and talking to children about their online experiences
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Internet Matters
Internet Matters provides information about setting up devices safely, selecting age-appropriate apps, applying parental controls and responding to online risks.
Government Kids Online Safety Service
This government service provides practical guidance about online safety, parental controls, harmful content, online conversations and reporting concerns.
Contact Roby Park Primary School
If you are unsure which service to contact or need help completing an online application, please speak to the school office. All enquiries will be handled sensitively and confidentially.
Roby Park Primary School
Easton Road
Huyton
Knowsley
L36 4NY
Telephone: tel:01514778340
Email: robypark@knowsley.gov.uk