Real nappy voucher scheme
Real nappies are reusable nappies made from natural materials. We've teamed up with The Nappy Lady website to make it easier for you to start using them.
View the benefits of real nappies and the voucher scheme
Group A strep - what you need to know
Find out about Group A strep, how it's spread, the symptoms, how to get help and more.
Find out about Group A strep
Fostering
Find out about the extensive support package we provide to our carers, the experiences of our current carers and how you can make a real difference to a local young person.
About fostering
School holidays
Find recommended school holidays, term times, temporary closures and more.
View school holidays and closures
Health and family services
Our Rochdale lists local services providing health, social care, childcare and family services.
How to sign in or register to Our Rochdale
Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2021 Innovation in Children's Services
The council's children's services team won this award for the Safe After School programme.
View all awards
Financial support for families
Free school meals
Find out how to apply for free school meals for your child.
Paying for school uniforms
School uniforms and all the extras can be expensive. Read some advice which may help you reduce some of the costs.
School travel expenses
Find out more about applying for free bus tickets, travel passes, and bursaries for students.
Child protection
Safeguarding children and child protection
How to report any concerns you have, as well as advice for parents and more.
Hate crime
What hate crime is and how to report it.
Decision making
Policies, strategies and reviews
We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.