Education

Pupils, parents and schools

Schools|

Term dates, list of schools, support for schools, special projects.

Admissions to schools|

Getting your child into school.

Children with special needs|

What to do, what help is available.

Support for Parents and Carers|

Financial assistance, childcare, child employment, attendance, special needs.

Local Education Authority management|

Plans, policies, Departmental organisation.

Parents in Education|

Important role parents and carers have.

Attendance issues|

Advice for parents/carers whose children are not attending school regularly and/or punctually. Child Employment, Performance Licences, Education Otherwise than at School.

Children's Portal|

This gives information about services for children and young people available in Barking and Dagenham.

Other useful sites

Library web links and resources|

Parents Centre|

UK Government site offering help and advice for parents

Teachernet|

UK Government gateway for educational professionals

National Consortium for Examination Results|

Information on how to replace lost examination certificates.

Skill me up|

An online directory of alternative learning provision up to level 1 aimed at 13-19 year old children, parents and carers, and advice and guidance agencies.