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Everything you need to about your child's education choices. With tips and a guide to the application process, you'll find details on a complete range of the school types available in the UK. We also address what you can expect from the issues that could possibly impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIVATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS: A scholarship is a means of financial assistance provided by another body or institution so that your child can pursue a line…

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN AN APPEAL: If you do find yourself in the position where you feel you have a case for appealing against the decision of the Local Education Authority and/or the…

GET A PLACE AT GRAMMAR SCHOOL: The Grammar School has been with us since believe it or not, Medieval times. But, more over, grammar schools have existed in a form similar to that known to us…

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Appeals: What to Include in an Appeal, The Appeal Process, Home to School...

Applying for Schools: All About Ofsted Reports, Theatre Schools,...

Ask Our Experts: Is Psychology a National Curriculum Subject?, How Can We Make a Group...

Boarding Schools: The Benefits of Boarding Schools, The Drawbacks of Boarding Schools,...

Bullying In Schools: What Constitutes Bullying?, Signs your Child is...

Case Studies: My Child Didn't Get a Bursary to Private School, We Moved During...

Faith & Religious Schools: How to Get a Place at a Religious School, A...

Home Schooling: Is Home Schooling right for your Child?, Rules of Home Schooling,...

Pre-schools: Free Early Learning for 3 and 4 Year Olds, Reception Classes that...

Primary Schools: The Importance of Feeder Primary Schools, Specialist Education, How...

Private School: Ensure Entry Exam Success, Moving from a State Primary to Private...

School Catchments: House Prices Reflect the Quality of Nearby Schools, Is Moving to a...

School Meals: How Schools Tackle Child Obesity?, What is and Isn't Allowed in a...

Schooling Abroad: Placing a Foreign Student in a UK School, Adjusting to a UK School...

Secondary Schools: Your Child's Work Experience, What Are Statemented Provisions?,...

Sixth Form: Target Grades for Sixth Form Entry, Sixth Form Applications, Thinking...

Starting School: When Your Child's Best Friend is a Bad Influence, Complementing Your...

The National Curriculum: What is the National Curriculum?, How The...

The Schools System: School League Tables, Choosing a Specialist School, Should Children...

The Selection Process: Your Child's Aptitude, Waiting Lists for School,...

Tips: Educational Psychology, Numeracy Skills, The Best Methods of Ensuring...

Live Comments

SchoolsOut
Re: What If My Child Can't Get a Place at Any School in the Area?
@Worried. You haven't given much information here, but were they moved by the council/in council rented property? If so perhaps they would help…
17 May @ 9:56 AM

GetTheRightSchool
Re: Is Your Child Entitled to Free School Meals?
@steph. Without knowing all your circumstances we cannot really comment on this. If your circumstances have changed then you can see if you are…
26 April @ 9:38 AM

Francesco
Re: The Application Process Explained
We are moving to London from abroad (EU country) next summer (July/August). We have 3 children (9, 7, 4 years old). What should we do to apply our…
9 April @ 9:56 PM

Dainty
Re: Sixth Form Applications
Applying for schools is the easy part ,getting accepting is the rough part. Well i guess the only thing i can do is sit and wait for you to call me.
7 April @ 7:06 PM

N A
Re: The Cost of Boarding Schools
searching for average boarding school fees for period 1975 to 1985 please. Any information would be appreciated
2 April @ 11:53 AM

ElizaP
Re: Rules of Home Schooling
A court only requires that the information a parent provides, after being issued with a notice of intent, convinces a reasonable person on the…
4 March @ 11:26 PM

Godspower
Re: Scholarships for Private Independent Schools
I would like to apply for a scholarship
15 February @ 9:52 PM

ali
Re: Placing a Foreign Student in a UK School
I am visiting England for 3 months to take care of my sick mum , how can I get my 7, 13 and 15 year old into schools here is it a problem? please…
12 September @ 5:58 PM

cem
Re: Single Sex or Mixed Schools?
I attended a single-sexed all girls schools, and it was so much more relaxed, with numerous over-rising benefits. Girls could actually concentrate…
6 September @ 7:33 PM

GetTheRightSchool
Re: What Are Statemented Provisions?
You need to contact your child's school and your LEA who will then assess your child.
22 July @ 12:38 PM

Mila
Re: What to Look for When Viewing a School
I just want to praise your organisation for coming out with this website. It is very helpful. I have yet to see all the information that you have…
25 June @ 4:40 PM

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