Schools, education and learning

Nursery, primary, secondary school admissions information, how to apply, and how to appeal.

Information on term dates, free school meals, music tuition, school closures and more.

Get all the key dates for the school year, including term times.

The Adult Learning Service provides hundreds of exciting daytime, evening and weekend courses.

School governance involves overseeing leadership and key decisions for schools.

Find out how Virtual School can provide support and guidance for children and young people in care or adopted.

Read about SEND provision, our Local Offer in the borough, as well as education, health and care plans.

Information about pupils being suspended or excluded from school.

Encouraging young people and children to cycle and walk to school will keep them fit.

Information for parents and carers about educating their child at home.

Information about the Hive, Religious Education and the role of SACRE.

Find out more about holiday activities and after school provision.

Find out about schools forum, the Hub, as well as Section 251 education budget and outturn.

Access the 2026 Post‑16 Prospectus, NEET support, and information on how young people are tracked after leaving education.

There are many options to suit every learning style, it is up to you to decide which destination is the right choice for you at Post 18.

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