The information on this page is designed to help you to choose the right school for your child.
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The government offers the following advice and information on aspects of Choosing a School.
Knowing the system:
Finding a school:
Starting school:
Links
- Finding A School - Ensure you find the most suitable school for your child’s needs.
- Types Of School - For first-time parents, searching through the various school systems may seem a little overwhelming. Click on the link to find out more!
- Specialist Schools - This link gives further information on the nature and types of specialist schools.
Choosing A School:
Government Departments & Agencies:
- Department for Education & Skills The Departments aims to give children an excellent start in education and enable young people to equip themselves with life and work skills.
- OFSTED The Office for Standards in Education is a non-ministerial government department whose main aim is to help improve the quality and standards of education and childcare through independent inspection and regulation.
Further Information:
- Funbrain - Part of the Family Education Network, this interactive sight contains subject-based games and information for children, parents and teachers.
- BBC - Schools - If your wondering about the subjects you or your children study at school then why not try the BBC Schools Website for a comprehensive guide. The site also contains a Bitesize Revision Guide
- Bullying Online Life can be a misery when you're being bullied at school. This site contains advice to help you or your child cope with bullying.