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Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
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
The ‘basic’ school curriculum includes the ‘national curriculum’, as well…
Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are: English…
Key stage 3 Compulsory national curriculum subjects are: English maths…
Children also need to study relationships, sex and health education, and…
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
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
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Slovenia – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Find out how to obtain qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Austria – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information for British nationals residing in Armenia, including advice on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
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