List of statutory guidance and advice documents
Admissions School admissions code Statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions. School admission appeals code Statutory guidance on
It’s primary school offer day on the 16th April 2024. Please view our school admissions FAQ’s here for guidance.
Admissions School admissions code Statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions. School admission appeals code Statutory guidance on
This information page will set out the law surrounding Police protection and Emergency Protection Orders which are options available to use in an emergency when
This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to provide education for children out of school because of exclusion, illness or other reasons.
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.
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
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.
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
This page explains the duties of the local authority to assess and provide support to young people who care for family members.
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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