Your Guide to Secondary Education in Leicestershire
Published 2009 for Academic Year 2010/2011
Contents
- How are secondary schools organised for older pupils?
- Is there provision for boarding?
- A note about catchment areas and county boundaries:
- Responsibilities of the local authority and parents
- Voluntary Aided (VA) and Foundation Schools
- Which school is for your child?
- Late Applications
- Co-ordination of Mid-Term transfers from September 2010 onwards
- Some points to consider
- What if your request is turned down?
- Oversubscription Waiting List (OSL)
- The appeals procedure
- If you live in Leicestershire and wish to apply for a secondary school place either within or outside the county
- If you live outside Leicestershire, to apply for a school place in a Leicestershire school
- Choice Advisers
- Family Information Service
- Children Missing Education
- Home to School/College transport arrangements from Autumn Term 2009
- Free School Lunches
- School clothing?
- Examination fees?
- Voluntary contributions to educational activities?
- Charges for materials etc?
- What if difficulties are noticed at school?
- What is a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
- The SEN and Disability Act 2001
- The SEN and Disability Act 2005
- Further information and advice?
- As a parent how can I help?
- What are signs of bullying?
- What can parents do?
- Do schools have a responsibility to maintain standards of behaviour and discipline?
- Help to prevent bullying
- Financial help?
- What help and advice is available?
- What if my son/daughter needs help or advice after leaving school?
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