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Free transport from your local council - eligibility, rules for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how to apply
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
Educating your child at home ('home schooling'): when to get permission, telling the school, curriculum, SEN.
Included is the PN1 application form and guidance notes and the UK passport details form.
How to employ an apprentice, what's expected of you and what funding you can get.
Find out what vocational or academic courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area
Teacher training - funding for full or part-time teacher training courses including Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Find out if your child is eligible for help with the cost of home to school transport
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
Get a postgraduate doctoral loan to help fund a full-time or part-time master's degree: find out if you're eligible and how much you can get.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
Where to find internships and work placements.
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
DSA Disability evidence form for students who are applying for Disabled Students' Allowance.
This agreement must be signed by the apprentice and the employer at the start of the apprenticeship.
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.
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
Find out about and apply for higher education courses, including full-time, part-time, Open University, teacher training, postgraduate, music, dance and drama courses.
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