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How to find a teacher training course for primary, secondary and further eduction, including qualifications you'll need.
Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
Find training courses for your apprentices.
Get a place for your child at a primary or secondary school - applications, deadlines, admission criteria, appeals and complaints.
Apply for a state primary school place through your local council
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
How to find childcare, get help paying for it and what to do if your circumstances change.
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
Find a registered childminder through your local council or a registered childminding agency.
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
Search for a job in teaching or education in England, including jobs in leadership, education support and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Apply for a state secondary school place through your local council
Find out what vocational or academic courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
Teacher training - funding for full or part-time teacher training courses including Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Free transport from your local council - eligibility, rules for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how to apply
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if you're studying in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
Find out if there's a family hub in your local area. Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. This can include baby groups and parent classes, counselling services and financ…
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