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An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
You need a digital photo to apply for a passport online. You must get a…
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport…
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
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
A collection of Primary Authority case studies.
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) aims ‘to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, and to promote the appreciation and understanding of...
Apply for a state primary school place through your local council
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Education Secretary confirms all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards.
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