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Rights to education at state and private schools for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
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Dealing with trouble at school
It can be alarming when things start going wrong for your child at school. Whether you are getting letters sent home or your child has been excluded, it can feel like a slippery slope to disaster - but it doesn't need to be like that. Our guide explains what you can do to help if your child is in trouble at school...
Find a school in England
https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
Search the official database for primary, secondary and special needs schools near you or anywhere in England. You can also access Ofsted reports and get information on school performance. Links to find schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are at the bottom of the page.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Types of school
https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/overview
Explains about all the different types of schools available and their admission procedures.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Access to education
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/education...
Information on choice of school, schools' admissions policies, exclusions, special educational needs, and education outside of school including in the home.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Education and learning
https://www.gov.uk/browse/education
Get help if you're at school, planning to go on to further or higher education, looking for training or interested in a student or career development loan.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Help with school costs
www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/your_family/education...
Information on free school meals and milk, help with school uniform, transport to school and discretionary grants.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Apply for free school meals
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Check with your local council to see if your child qualifies for free school meals and find out how to apply (England only)
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
School uniform
https://www.gov.uk/school-uniform
Each school decides its uniform and must not discriminate based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or belief. Brief information about discipline in relation to school uniforms, help with paying for school uniforms, discrimination and changes to school uniforms.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Complain about your child's state school
https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-school
If your child has a problem at a state school that you can’t resolve with them, you can make a complaint to your local council. An on-line tool to help you find relevant information from your council (England only).
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Help with home to school transport
https://www.gov.uk/help-home-school-transport
Find out if your child is eligible for help with the cost of home to school transport through your local council website (England only).
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Frequently asked questions about education - in England
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/education...
Frequently asked questions about education including what can I do if my child is bullied and what financial help is available for your child to go to college.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Education - organisations which give information and advice
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/education...
Information on organisations that offer advice on education including contact details and a brief description of the services offered.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
The Welsh language
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_world/communicatio...
Information about the Welsh Language Act 1993, translation services, Welsh language education and the right to use Welsh in court.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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