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Find out about a qualification, including if it’s regulated and how it compares to other qualifications.
How to confirm your income and support a student's application for loans or grants - when to submit, which tax year, and change your details.
Request a replacement exam certificate or a certified statement of results if you've lost your original - check the list of old exam boards if your board no longer exists
You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
Postgraduate funding - find grants, loans, studentships and scholarships.
Educating your child at home ('home schooling'): when to get permission, telling the school, curriculum, SEN.
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
Download Student Finance England application forms and guidance notes - including forms PN1, PR1 and DSA1.
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Check if you're eligible for a student loan, find out how much you can get, how to apply and when you start repaying.
Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
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
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility
Guidance on how to support your child or partner’s student finance application and which forms you need to complete.
Teacher training - funding for full or part-time teacher training courses including Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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