Schools and learning

Find information on admissions, schools in the borough, their services and other types of education and learning available

School admissions

The School Admissions team processes applications for school places for children between the ages of 4 and 16.

Schools in the borough

Find our information about schools in the borough, including exclusions, governors and and term dates

Special educational needs (SEN)

Special educational needs services and information in the borough

Adult learning

Our Adult College offers a wide range of exciting adult education courses for personal development, work and leisure

Free school meals (Pupil Premium)

Information on free school meals and how to apply.

School meal menus

Information on school meals and menus for our schools

Home education

Information about our role in educating your children at home

Complain about a school

Information about making a complaint about a school in the borough

Educational psychology service

Community educational psychologists are trained psychologists who work with children and young people

Inspiring Futures: The LBBD Cultural Education Partnership

Every young person can confidently participate, shape, and take pride in creative and cultural opportunities, making their voice heard.

Pupil to be deleted from school roll

In June 2015 OFSTED inspectors reported national findings of inconsistent practices for recording and reporting cases where children are removed from schools.