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Complain about a childminder, daycare provider, nanny, nursery or playgroup - complaints process, when to complain to Ofsted or the Department for Education
Dance and Drama Awards (DaDAs) help talented students with the cost of performing arts training - how much you'll get, how to apply.
Volunteer to help make decisions as part of the board of a school or multi-academy trust.
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
Schools are responsible for your child's safety while they're at school or on a school trip
Information and advice about what career choices are available for teenagers and young adults in England - National Careers Service
Complain about a further education college, business providing apprenticeships or other adult education institution - complaints process, when to complain to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
Financial help with sending your child to a specialist school for young musicians and dancers
Form for foster carers to prove they meet the required training, support and development (TSD) standards.
Apply to foster a child through the social services department of your local council.
Professional and Career Development Loans are low interest loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career - eligibility, and repayments and interest, helpline
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of school fees for the child of an employee
OfS-registered providers intending to deliver LLE-funded modular provision from January 2027 are invited to submit an expression of interest.
If you do not get a place on your chosen university course, you can apply for other courses through the UCAS system of Clearing
Set up a free school - find out what you need to do and how to increase your chance of success
Use the form to submit requests for a new facility or loans bursary for funding year 2025 to 2026.
Help with term-time accommodation when you're studying away from home - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim.
Support for foster carers, including financial help, tax arrangements, how to make decisions for your foster child, claiming benefit while fostering, and other help.
Model funding agreements for schools or groups establishing a new multi-academy trust and single or multi-academy trusts establishing new academies and free schools.
How to get a grade reviewed (GCSE or AS or A level or other qualifications) by your school or college: how to appeal to your exam board and to Ofqual.
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