Transport
This page provides information on the duties of local authorities to provide free school transport to children and young people.
It’s primary school offer day on the 16th April 2024. Please view our school admissions FAQ’s here for guidance.
This page provides information on the duties of local authorities to provide free school transport to children and young people.
This page provides answers to FAQ’s surrounding admissions for both primary and secondary schools
It is an important right that every child has access to a suitable education but unfortunately, they don’t always receive the support that they need.
Sections 449-462 of the Education Act 1996 govern the law on “charging for school activities”. This applies to all maintained schools, academies and local authorities. This information page will cover what schools are able to charge for, what they are unable to charge for and also related areas such as optional extras and voluntary contributions.
What are they? The Child Law Advice Service offers a schools information service. For a small fee, this service provides school professionals with detailed information
As the government has stated that it is imperative to reduce disruption to education whilst managing the risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this page
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