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Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
How to find childcare, get help paying for it and what to do if your circumstances change.
The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Find training courses for your apprentices.
How to find a teacher training course for primary, secondary and further eduction, including qualifications you'll need.
How you can train to drive a heavy goods vehicle (HGV): Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships, vocational courses and driving schools.
Contact your local council to find a registered childminder - Family Information Service, early years education, childcare and family support in your area
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Schools set school uniform policy and must make their uniform policy. You should talk to the school if you think your child is being discriminated against.
Apply for a state secondary school place through your local council
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Teacher training - funding for full or part-time teacher training courses including Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
Search for a job in teaching or education in England, including jobs in leadership, education support and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Free transport from your local council - eligibility, rules for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how to apply
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