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Information and advice about what career choices are available for teenagers and young adults in England - National Careers Service
Complain about a further education college, business providing apprenticeships or other adult education institution - complaints process, when to complain to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
Schools are responsible for your child's safety while they're at school or on a school trip
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of school fees for the child of an employee
Complain about a childminder, daycare provider, nanny, nursery or playgroup - complaints process, when to complain to Ofsted or the Department for Education
Help with term-time accommodation when you're studying away from home - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim.
Apply to foster a child through the social services department of your local council
Express an interest in applying to be accredited to deliver ITT courses leading to qualified teacher status from the 2026 to 2027 or 2027 to 2028 academic year.
Financial help with sending your child to a specialist school for young musicians and dancers
Model funding agreements for schools or groups establishing a new multi-academy trust and single or multi-academy trusts establishing new academies and free schools.
Form for foster carers to prove they meet the required training, support and development (TSD) standards.
Template documents with standard articles of association for different types of academy trust.
Set up a free school - find out what you need to do and how to increase your chance of success
If you do not get a place on your chosen university course, you can apply for other courses through the UCAS system of Clearing
Application processes for mainstream and special schools applying to convert to academy status.
Support for foster carers, including financial help, tax arrangements, how to make decisions for your foster child, claiming benefit while fostering, and other help.
Application form, proprietor details form and submission checklist to register an independent school in England.
How to get a grade reviewed (GCSE or AS or A level or other qualifications) by your school or college: how to appeal to your exam board and to Ofqual.
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
Model form and letter to help providers of early years education identify which children are eligible for the early years pupil premium.
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