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Complaints to schools

This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to deal with complaints against a school or teacher and how the complaint can be escalated to higher authorities.

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Complaints to Academy Schools

What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against an Academy school? The Department for Education has non-statutory guidance available on procedures for dealing with

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Education for looked after children

The Children Act 1989 places a legal duty on Local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of looked after children. This duty extends to promoting the child’s educational achievement and this information page will seek to explore the specific duties placed on Local Authorities in relation to the education of a looked after child. 

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Complaints to Independent Schools

What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against an Independent School? Under the Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010, Schedule 1, Part 7, paragraph

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Young carers

This page explains the duties of the local authority to assess and provide support to young people who care for family members.

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Summer Born Admission

What is summer born admission?  The Department for Education has issued non-statutory advice on Admission of summer born children. All children born between 1 April and

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