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Get a place for your child at a primary or secondary school - applications, deadlines, admission criteria, appeals and complaints.
If you live in England contact your local council to find: state-funded…
All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places.…
Most children start reception full-time in September after their fourth…
Follow your local council’s application process to: apply for a primary…
If your child does not have a place, contact your local council for…
You’ll be sent a letter with the decision about your child’s school. If…
You can complain about the way the appeal was carried out, but you can not…
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
Find a register office (registry office) - register and find records of births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths, and order certificates
Find out if your council collects recycling, how to recycle household waste such as mobile phones, computers, packaging and green waste
What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
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