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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…
Apply for a state primary school place through your local council
The Wales Office supports the Welsh Secretary and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Wales within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures Welsh interests are represented at the heart of the UK government and...
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Chelmsford is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Chelmsford, Essex for men aged 18 and over.
Information and guidance for schools administering the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Information about academy admissions and the role of the Department for Education (DfE).
Preston Prison is a men’s prison in Preston, Lancashire.
Website of Leicestershire County Council
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