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The education system	Qualifications and curriculum	Types of school
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	The education system Educating your child at home (external) The Department for Education and Skills explains what to do if you decide to teach your child at home. Education standards in England and Wales (external) The Office for Standards In Education is responsible for standards in schools. Home-school agreements (external) The Department for Education and Skills explains how home-school agreements help parents and schools. School attendance - your responsibilities (external) Words and phrases in education (external) Education glossary from the Department for Education and Skills. top
	Qualifications and curriculum The National Curriculum (external) What does your child learn in school? A parents guide to the National Curriculum. Qualifications (external) Information on qualifications to help your child choose subjects at 14 from the Department for Education and Skills. top
	Types of school Beacon schools (external) Information on beacon schools from the Department for Education and Skills. Independent Schools (external) Information for parents about independent schools from the Department for Education and Skills. Religious education in the UK (external) BBC News information about religious schools in the UK. Types of school (external) Different types of school explained. top
	Your child's needs Gifted and talented children (external) How schools identify and teach gifted and talented children, from the Department For Education and Skills. If your child is sick (external) How to educate children who are ill and unable to attend school. Out of school care (external) Find childcare in your area through ChildcareLink. top
	Special Education Needs (SEN) Helping children with Special education needs (external) Information for parents or teachers who want to work with children with special educational needs. Information and support (external) Information on special educational needs support groups from the Department for Education and Skills. Kirklees Parent Partnership Service Support to parents and carers of children and young people who have, or may have, having special educational needs. Special educational needs Help and services available for children with special educational needs. Understanding Special Educational Needs (SEN)(external) The Department for Education and Skills explains special educational needs. top
	Choosing a school Choice Advice Service Provides parents and carers with impartial advice, support, help and information about secondary schools. Choosing a school (external) There are several things you should consider when choosing a school for your child. This section tells you what they are, and tells you your rights when choosing a school. Finding the right school Information about finding the right school on the Department for Skills and Education website. School inspection reports (external) Office for Standards In Education inspection reports on schools in England. School performance tables (external) Primary and secondary school performance tables from 1994 to 2000 from the Department for Education and Skills. Selecting pupils admissions criteria Information from the Department for Education and Skills on how schools select pupils. top
	Applying to schools Applying to a school (external) When and how to apply for a school place. top
	If your application is unsuccessful Appeals advice (external) Advisory Centre for Education advice on appeals. Making an appeal (external) How to appeal if your child is not placed at a school of your choice. What you can do if the choice of school is refused (external) A school or local education authority can refuse to accept your choice. You must be given the reasons for refusal. top
	Starting school Bullying (external) Practical advice for pupils, teachers and parents on dealing with bullying. Discipline in schools (external) Information on discipline in schools. Homework (external) Tips on helping your child with their homework. Developing reading and writing skills (external) Help to lay the foundations for learning. School discipline and exclusion (external) Advice if your child has been excluded. Parents centre - online forum (external) Discuss issues and get advice from other parents and experts. Problems at school (external) Advice on dealing with problems at school. Safe and Healthy at school (external) Your children have the right to a healthy childhood when they are growing up, and they get help from the NHS and from school nurses. Understanding exclusion (external) Guidance on exclusion and other problems at school, from the Advisory Centre for Education. top
	Kirklees schools and support Behaviour, discipline and anti-bullying guidelines Enabled: A guide for parents and carers of children with a disability School term dates Schools in Kirklees - A to Z list Schools in Kirklees - Headteachers and contact details Schools in Kirklees - Ofsted inspection reports Support for your child and you Teaching pupils with medical needs Search for childcare in Kirklees (external) For day nurseries, playschemes, After School Clubs (Kids Clubs) top
	Pupil benefits in Kirklees Education Maintenance Allowances (external) Free school meals School clothing grants School transport top
	How you can help Get involved (external) Helping your child at home (external) Ideas about how to help your child learn. School governors top

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