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Safeguarding Adults
Information which explains what you can do if you are being abused or you suspect somebody else is.
Safeguarding Children Link to External Website
A designated multi-agency group sharing information and practice to help protect children. 
Salt/Grit Bins
Frequently asked questions about winter gritting including the provision of grit bins. 
School Holidays
Details of school holidays and term time for primary and secondary schools.
School Inspection Reports Link to External Website
Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) was set up in 1992 to improve standards of achievement and quality of education through regular independent inspection.
School League Tables
Performance indicators and statistics for Tameside schools.
School Meals
Look at sample school menus and pay for school meals online with a credit/debit card.
School Travel
Further information on applying for a free school bus/train pass or cycle allowance for pupils and students. 
Schools
For a full list of all education establishments within the borough 
Scrutiny
To view the published scrutiny reports and the timetable of forthcoming topics to be scrutinised.
Searches
For details of local authority searches and land charges. 
Senior Citizen Bus Pass
The over 60’s and most disabled pass holders will be entitled to free local bus travel anywhere in England.
Senior Schools
For an alphabetical list of all high schools within the borough. 
Services for Children and Young People
Links to an index of services for children and young people. 
Sewers
Frequently asked questions about blocked drains or sewers.
Sexual Abuse
Need advice or guidance about a young person aged 0-17?
Sexual Health Clinics
Help and advice for young people in Tameside.
Shared Lives Scheme 
Information on the scheme, set up to train people to become carers for vulnerable adults.
Shops to Let
For details of council owned shops to let and land and properties for sale
For details of non-council owned shops for lease or sale contact 0161 342 2716/2885. 
Sixth Form Colleges
For details of sixth form colleges in Tameside.
Skips
Frequently asked questions about skips including a permit application form and an application form to go on the council's register. 
Snow Clearance
Frequently asked questions about winter gritting.
Social Care and Health
Providing help and support for individuals and families in the community to live independent lives. 
Social Services
Providing help and support for individuals and families in the community to live independent lives.
Speakers Panel
There are three speakers panels: Planning Panel, Licensing Panel and Liquor Licensing Panel
Special Educational Needs
Information for parents and students.
Special Needs - Adults
Help with Social Care from Adult Services. 
Special Needs - Children
A Resource Centre for Children with Disabilities and their Families. 
Sports Pitches
To book football pitches maintained by the council contact 0161 342 3317. All-weather facilities are available throughout the borough.
Sports Trust Link to External Website
Tameside Council have transferred management of the provision of sports and leisure facilities to a newly created charitable trust.
Stalybridge
Includes places of interest and facts about the town.
Stamford Park
Stamford Park is set for a major facelift after the public were consulted on an improvement wish list. 
Statement of Accounts
Information and details of the accounts of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
Steps and Stairs
Information for anyone who is having difficulties at home because of mobility problems and needs help overcoming problems with steps and stairs. 
Stray or Lost Dogs
Information if you suspect your dog has been collected by the Dog Warden. 
Street Index
Find your property, ward information and more within Tameside. 
Student Travel Passes
Further information on applying for a free school bus/train pass or cycle allowance for pupils and students. 
Supporting People
Providing a better quality of life for vulnerable people to live more independently and maintain their tenancies
Surestart - Children's Centres
Surestart is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
Swimming Pools Link to External Website
Tameside's sports facilities are managed by Tameside Sports Trust. 
Page last updated: 3 April 2013