Parental support
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Free early education grant
The Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) is a government grant which enables children aged three and four to have free nursery education from the month
Complaints about schools
How to complain about a school.
Free school meals
Free school meals for children whose families are on benefits.
Assessment of special educational needs
The assessment of special educational needs may be considered when a child has severe or complex educational needs for which additional ...
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service is a free, impartial service giving detailed information and advice on childcare as well as general information on a wide
Grants for students
There are a number of schemes offering financial help to students in further education.
Home schooling
The education authority will arrange to visit a parent thinking about educating their child at home to help them plan the child's education. They will
Parent Partnership
Impartial advice and support to parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs
Person centred planning
All children with a statement will have an annual review. In Waltham Forest we are developing Person Centred Reviews for all children with special educational
Quality Marks for Children's Services
CMS - a Waltham Forest quality assurance mark given to private and voluntary organisations who work with children and young people and have demonstrated
School breakfast clubs
Provision of breakfast for pupils in schools.
Schools admissions appeals
If your child is not offered a place at one of the schools you listed on your application form, you can appeal against this decision to an independent
Special educational needs: Help with travel
The local education authority sometimes provide free home to school transport for a child with special educational needs. Eligibility is based ...
Supervision of pupils' medication in schools
Teachers or other non-teaching staff may be required to administer medication or supervise a pupil taking it. There is no legal requirement for teachers
Support to disabled children and children with health needs, and their parents and carers
The Specialist Children’s Service provides support to disabled children, children with health needs, and their parents and carers.
