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Educating your child at home ('home schooling'): when to get permission, telling the school, curriculum, SEN.
The age you can leave school in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
Postgraduate funding - find grants, loans, studentships and scholarships.
How to confirm your income and support a student's application for loans or grants - when to submit, which tax year, and change your details.
Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
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
Download Student Finance England application forms and guidance notes - including forms PN1, PR1 and DSA1.
Check if you're eligible for a student loan, find out how much you can get, how to apply and when you start repaying.
School closures happen because of an emergency like severe weather - check whether your child's school is closed on your local council website.
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 and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Find out what vocational or academic courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area
Apply for a state secondary school place through your local council
Guidance on how to support your child or partner’s student finance application and which forms you need to complete.
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