Life Events

Starting School?

Making sure you select the right school for you and your child is one of the most important decisions for a parent or carer

• Appealing for a School Place - How to submit your appeal and the appeal process
• Attending School - Attendance, punctuality and taking holidays in school term time
• Childcare  - Out of School Clubs / Holiday clubs / Before and After School Clubs / Childminders etc
• Choice Advice Service - A service for parents who are applying for a school place
• Employment and training initiatives for parents - Current Employment and Training Initiatives
• Family Information Service - To assist parents to make informed choices by raising awareness of services
• Finding a School - Decide which school you would like your child to attend
• Free School Meals / Clothing Grant / Travel Pass - grants and benefits available for school children
• Homework Help - comprehensive website aimed at providing on-line homework help
• How to become a school governor - More details on vacancies and the selection process
• Road safety - From Dinosaur Feet, the Green Cross Code to Crossing Patrols 
• School Admissions - Read all details contained within the Admissions booklet and find out dates
• School Catering - Pay for school meals online or view school meal menus
• School Holiday's - School Holidays and Term Times
• School Holiday Sports Courses - Every term new sports courses will be added
• Service Information Directory - A directory of information on national and local services
• Special Education Needs - Detailed information providing help and advice
• Transferring schools - Information on how to request a transfer form