Applying to a selective private school UK Schools A place at an academically selective private senior school is the holy grail for many parents.
Understanding the 11-plus exam UK Schools The 11-plus is the entrance exam procedure for getting your bright little button into a fee-paying or state grammar school.
Scottish secondary schools and the Curriculum for Excellence UK Schools Children in Scotland study for six years at secondary school, in year groups that run from S1 to S6
7 things you need to know when applying to secondary schools UK Schools Our top tips for when you’re figuring out your child’s move to secondary school and applying for a place.
Ofsted reports explained UK Schools Ofsted inspects and regulates services that care for, educate, and train children and young people.
Mix and match state and private education UK Schools How to play the system and when you should change school from private school to state, or state school to private.
Preparing your child for private school interviews UK Schools School interviews are key to the private school admissions process. Read more for tips on how to prepare.
Moving on to Secondary School SEND For a child with SEN, the move from primary school to secondary school is far from easy. Here’s how you can support them.
State boarding schools in the UK UK Schools Everything you need to know about state boarding in the United Kingdom plus a list of all state boarding schools.
Welsh schools and the Curriculum for Wales UK Schools Welsh schools provide full-time education for children ages 4 to 16 and follow the Curriculum for Wales.
Starting a new school when your child has SEN SEND When children with special needs start at a new school, plan thoroughly. First step: familiarise your child with the new school.
Grammar school admissions UK Schools All state grammar schools admit pupils according to academic performance in the 11+ assessment or transfer test.
Catchment area cheat UK Schools Catchment area cheats, how parents secure state school admission to the very best state schools by fair means or foul!
Northern Irish schools and curriculum UK Schools Northern Ireland has its own curriculum which sets out what must be taught to children aged between 4 and 16.
GCSEs explained UK schools Understand more about the main secondary school course and academic in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Progress 8 and Attainment 8 explained UK Schools Progress 8 and Attainment 8 aim to give a rounded picture of school performance and encourage improvement from all pupils.
Applying for a secondary school place UK Schools How do you find the best secondary school for your child, when do you apply and what is the admissions process?
English secondary schools and the National Curriculum UK Schools The national curriculum aims to provide a balanced and broadly based education that’s consistent across the country.
