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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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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...
Schools, learning and development
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevel...
Explains how to find and apply for a school near you, discover what your child will learn and find support for children with special needs.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Types of school
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/education...
Information on types of schools including schools maintained by the local authority and independent schools.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Types of school
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevel...
Explains about all the different types of schools available.
Directgov www.direct.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/
Help with school costs
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_family/education/h...
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/
School uniform
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevel...
Explains who decides the uniform policy and how your child can be disciplined for failure to wear the correct uniform. Also explains the requirements of the uniform policy to not disadvantage a particular sex, race or religious group.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Concerns and complaints about schools
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevel...
If your child has a problem at school you should be able to sort it out through an informal discussion with your child's teacher. If you can't resolve a problem informally, the school should have a formal complaints procedure that you can follow.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Disability discrimination in education
www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/right-to-receive-eq...
Explains the duties of schools and local education authorities to ensure disabled students are not discriminated against in terms of admission to the school or the education they receive. Also applies to colleges and universities.
Liberty www.yourrights.org.uk
School transport
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevel...
Includes information about who is entitled to free transport to and from school.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Frequently asked questions about education
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 my son 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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