The English School System
We think you'll love our
"Learning Tree",
this beautifully illustrates both
the state school and independent school systems in England.
Use in conjunction with From Embryo to 18 - How To Survive The Education Highway which explains what to do, when.
For example the age of transfer to independent senior school is typically at age 13 but some schools will not accept registrations for those older than 10 which means the search has to begin when a child is only aged 8!
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- such as the 'Common Entrance Owl'- or 'State cloud' (or on any of the tabs underneath the illustration) will take you to information and advice on that topic.
How to find a good Arts, Music, Dance or Drama / Stage School
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Everything your child needs to know about English at 11+
Full of wise guidance and sound advice
Easy to read, fun and practical
11+ English:...
Katherine Hamlyn - the author of the best-selling 11+ English: A Parent's Toolkit (published by The Good Schools Guide) not only provides incisive answers and helpful...
How to judge the careers department
The careers department, too often that neglected airless cubicle occupied by uninspiring books and a sidelined teacher,...
A distinction can be made between 'Further Education' and 'Higher education', which is usually associated with universities. But continuing studies isn't just about going to university....
When things go wrong...
"Johnny must go!" declared the Head . "Yessir", responded the father meekly. That was in the old days. Now,the father says "Why?"
Peter Woodroffe, Education...
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For advice on problems relating to Special Educational Needs, see our extensive SEN section. Please note SEN law is in...
If you are preparing to entrust your child to a school – whether day or boarding – you will most likely assume that your child will be safe and that all members of the...
Please feel free to print the poster below to display in your school.
The SEN system may be in a state of flux but don't let bureaucracy prevent you seeking help for your child.
It's thought that approximately 20 per cent of children have special needs...
If it’s May it must be time to pass the Prozac...
The stress, the worry, sleepless nights, early rising, recurrent nightmares: turning-up for the wrong exam or discovering...
We think you'll love our
"Learning Tree",
this beautifully illustrates both
the state school and independent school systems in England.
Use in conjunction with From...
Does your pre-school child have special needs?
You may have concerns about your child's sensory development (sight, hearing, speech and language); physical, social, emotional...
And the winners are...
When it comes to the ‘gold-standard’ maths and sciences A-level subjects, state schools lead the way.
An overwhelming 83% of The Good Schools...
How do parents decide what's right for their child? What qualifications are ultimately valued by universities, colleges and employers?
Which exams and curricula will prove 'good...
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