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How to employ an apprentice, what's expected of you and what funding you can get.
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
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
Get in touch with the Department for Education (DfE).
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).
Where to find internships and work placements.
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…
Find out about and apply for higher education courses, including full-time, part-time, Open University, teacher training, postgraduate, music, dance and drama courses.
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Adult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.
Find and apply for a further or adult education course and work out what financial help you can get
If your child cannot walk to school because of their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) your local council must provide transport
Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
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