Schools, education and learning

Schools and colleges

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

Local Offer: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

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

Adult Learning

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

Information and support for schools

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

Grants for students

Find out what financial help is available to students in further education.

Inspiring tomorrow’s climate leaders. The Hive formerly Suntrap Forest Centre is an environmental education hub in the heart of Epping Forest. It provides day and residential visits that are open all year round.

Education and training

Education and training guidance for adults.

Participation in education, employment and training for 16 and 17 year olds

Let us know what type of employment or education you are in if you have left school.

Post 16 choices

We want all of you to move into training, further education or a job that enables you to follow your interests and passions and develop skills that will help you progress.

Post 18 choices

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.

Apply for a school place

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