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What happens if your child cannot go to school for health reasons - responsibilities of the local council and school and how medical needs are handled at school
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.
Find and apply for a college or university course - full time, part time, post graduate, UCAS, Unistats, National Careers Service, Open University, CUKAS
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
DSA Disability evidence form for students who are applying for Disabled Students' Allowance.
Adult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.
If your child cannot walk to school because of their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) your local council must provide transport
Schools set school uniform policy and must make their uniform policy. You should talk to the school if you think your child is being discriminated against.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Rights for interns and students in the workplace; work experience; work placements; rights to the National Minimum Wage.
Learner Support - funding for students aged over 19 in further education and financial hardship
How your council encourages attendance at school - truancy, unauthorised absences, education welfare officer
Application for Dependants' Grants form for both academic years 2025 to 2026 and 2024 to 2025.
Care to Learn helps pay for childcare while you're studying - how to apply, money you get, courses that qualify, eligibility
Employee reference template for use by early years providers.
Included is the PR1 application form and guidance notes to help complete the form.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
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