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Independent schools for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities, which have been approved under section 41 of the Children and Families Act.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…
Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…
Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local…
Academies receive funding directly from the government and are run by an…
City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…
State boarding schools provide free education but charge fees for…
Private schools (also known as ‘independent schools’) charge fees to…
The process independent special providers need to follow to be considered for entry onto the list of approved institutions.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
A glossary of terms used across Ofsted’s education inspection information and guidance.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Information about DfE education and skills agreements and accountability agreements for 2025 to 2026.
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