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Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
How to employ an apprentice, what's expected of you and what funding you can get.
Free transport from your local council - eligibility, rules for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how to apply
Find out if your child is eligible for help with the cost of home to school transport
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Apply for a state secondary school place through your local council
Get in touch with the Department for Education (DfE).
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Adult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
Check your local council for advice on becoming a licensed chaperone for children in the entertainment, modelling or sports
Schools set school uniform policy and must make their uniform policy. You should talk to the school if you think your child is being discriminated against.
Find and apply for a further or adult education course and work out what financial help you can get
Get extra funding for your early years childcare provider so they can provide better care for your child - early years pupil premium, disability access fund.
Find out about and apply for higher education courses, including full-time, part-time, Open University, teacher training, postgraduate, music, dance and drama courses.
You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
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