The Schools System
Articles about how UK schools operate and what parents need to know. Topics include admissions processes, grammar schools, uniforms, league tables and parent involvement.
Choosing a Specialist School
Specialist schools focus on particular subjects while teaching the full national curriculum, here's what you need to know about how they work and admissions.
Get a Place at Grammar School
How to get your child into grammar school, including which areas still use the 11-plus entrance test.
Lottery for School Places
How catchment areas and location affect your chances of getting your child into their preferred school in the UK.
Parent Teacher Associations
Parent Teacher Associations bring parents and teachers together to support children's education and welfare through regular meetings and open dialogue.
Rules and Regulations Surrounding School Trips
Know what safety rules and regulations your school must follow when planning student trips.
School Admission Rules
How the 2007 School Admissions Code changed the way UK schools allocate places and what parents need to know.
School League Tables
School league tables measure how well schools teach the national curriculum and help parents understand which schools are performing best.
School Trips: What Parents Should Know
School trips involve health, safety and money considerations, here's what parents should know about responsibility, organisation and risk assessments.
School Uniforms and Financial Help
School uniforms cost money families struggle to afford, but help is available to ease the financial burden.
Should Children Born in Summer Start School Later?
Summer-born children can sometimes defer school start dates until January, giving them extra time to mature before starting school.
The Schools System in the UK
How the UK school system works, from pre-school through secondary education and the age requirements for each stage.
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.
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