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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…
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
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College and local authority annual accountability statements and local needs duty information for 2026 to 2027.
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
Sixth form, further education (like college), higher education (like university), apprenticeships and skills based training available.
Find out how the College for National Security is breaking down barriers to improving understanding of national security across the Civil Service and beyond.
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
How local authorities can work with others to deliver effective travel assistance which meets children and young people’s needs.
Information about financial assurance and financial management of 16 to 19 institutions, including sixth-form and further education colleges that are funded by Education and Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA).
A financial health notice to improve issued to Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (RHACC).
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