School education

School admissions

• Applying for a school place
• Reasons you may be refused a school place
• Refused a school place - what to do
• School admissions - the appeal hearing
• School admissions and appeals - making a complaint

School options

• Choosing a school
• Nursery and pre-school provision
• Alternatives to school
• Schooling for children who are ill or pregnant
• School places - children coming from abroad

Compulsory school age

Explains at what age a child must, by law, start receiving an education, and the age at which they can leave school. Also explains the responsibilities of a local authority and parents to make sure children are educated.

Types of school

Information on types of schools including schools maintained by the local authority and independent schools.

Problems at school

Information on procedures for dealing with a problem at school including harassment and discrimination, bullying, truancy and exclusion.

Help with school costs

Information on free school meals and milk, help with school uniform, transport to school and discretionary grants.

Special educational needs

Advice and help if your child has special educational needs and what to do if you're not happy with the support they're getting at school.