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Placing a Foreign Student in a UK School
UK schools accept foreign students and work with local education authorities to find places, though language differences can be a real challenge.
Punishments and Awards at School
How schools handle classroom rewards and punishments, from minor disruptions to more serious misconduct.
Rules and Regulations Surrounding School Trips
Know what safety rules and regulations your school should follow when planning student trips.
School Uniforms and Financial Help
Help with the cost of school uniforms if you're struggling to afford them on a low income.
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Autism Spectrum: Getting a School Place in Your Area
Getting your autistic child into the right school involves navigating statements, support workers, and mainstream versus specialist options.
What is Flexi-schooling?
Flexi-schooling lets children attend school part-time with the headteacher's permission, but it has real tradeoffs for learning and friendships.
What Are Foundation and Trust Schools?
Foundation and trust schools are state-funded but run by governing bodies that have more control over hiring, admissions and how the school operates.
Should Your Child's Friends Influence Your School Choice?
Weigh up whether your child's friendships should factor into your school choice decision.
Pass Entrance Exams: Finding the Right Tutor
A good entrance exam tutor teaches more than just subjects, they coach test strategy and reasoning skills your child actually needs to pass.
Helping Your Child Make the Transition to Secondary School
Help your child feel confident about starting secondary school by addressing their fears and preparing them for the transition.
Making an Exclusions Appeal
If your child is permanently excluded from school, you can appeal the decision and sometimes succeed in getting it overturned or changed.
When Your Child's Best Friend is a Bad Influence
Help your child navigate friendships with bad influences without pushing them away or losing control of the situation.
Adjusting to a UK School After Living Abroad
Help your child settle into UK school after moving back from abroad, from language challenges to social adjustment.
My Child Didn't Get a Bursary to Private School
When a family invests time and money preparing for private school entrance exams, rejection leaves them wondering what went wrong.
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