Schools & Support in Education

An overview of educational options and admissions processes for children in Suffolk, plus support for governors, pupil welfare and improving school standards

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Academies and Free Schools

How Suffolk County Council is responding to the development of Academies and Free Schools

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School admissions

Provides everything you need to apply for a school place and access to school admission policies

  1. Admissions - applying for a school place in 2012/2013 (current school year)
  2. Applying for a school place for 2013/2014 (for September 2013)
  3. Applying for a school place for 2014/2015 (from September 2014)
  4. Primary School admissions
  5. Suffolk Admission Forum
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Children and Young People's Services

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Education Other than at School (EOTAS)

The support provided for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream education

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Free school meals

Food for thought – Suffolk schools are missing out on £5 million – they need your help!

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General information

Everyday school life, transport, school performance and educational support for children, young people, parents and carers

  1. Educating your child at home
  2. Free school meals - is your child eligible?
  3. Help with the cost of your child's education
  4. School catering
  5. School closures
  6. School complaints procedure
  7. School crossing patrols
  8. School transport
  9. Suffolk county music service
  10. Walking and cycling to school
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Help and advice for parents and carers

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Learning and improvement service

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Out of school & holiday activities

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Outdoor education

Outdoor education can make a unique contribution towards personal development, it is instrumental in preparing young people for adult life

  1. Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Raising the participation age (RPA)

An explanation about why all young people will soon be staying in education or training until they are 18 years old

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School Organisation Review

Find out more about how the School Organisation Review is playing a key part in the raising of academic attainment across schools in Suffolk

  1. Information for parents and carers
  2. Information for staff and governors
  3. SOR background and archive
  4. SOR consultations
  5. School Organisation Review latest news
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School governors

An overview of the different types of governors, their roles and responsibilities

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School term & holiday dates

Find out the dates your child is expected to be in school and when the school holidays take place

  1. Term dates 2012 - 2013
  2. Term dates 2013 - 2014
  3. Term dates 2014 - 2015
  4. Term dates 2015 - 2016
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Schools in Suffolk

Contact details and basic information for all schools and academies

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Teaching in Suffolk

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Youth support

Information, advice and support to help you and your child make informed choices about what’s happening in their life and make plans for the future

  1. The Youth Offer
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e-safety information and advice

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