Schools & Colleges

Attendance, behaviour and welfare

You must make sure that your child gets a full-time education that meets their needs. You can send your child to school or educate them yourself

Financial Support

How to apply for free school meals, school uniform grants and student support

School Admissions

Find out when to apply for a school place for your child and how to appeal a decision made

School Complaints Procedure

We take complaints very seriously and all schools are required to have procedures in place to deal with them

Schools Directory

Search our directory to find contact details for your local school

School Meals

Schools have a duty to provide a paid meal on request and a free meal to those that are eligible. View the latest menu for your school

School Governors

If you are interested in becoming a governor, contact the Education Achievement Service

School Inspections and Performance

All schools are inspected at least once every six years. Inspection reports and performance data can be found here

School Term and Holiday Dates

Check term dates for this academic year. You should contact your school for the dates of any training days

For Teachers and Practitioners

Find out about the Schools Literacy & Resource Centre, Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education and asbestos management in schools