Gatwick School Guide for Schlumberger

Contents Schlumberger Schooling Policy Overview............................................................................................... 3 UK Education – Quick Reference Guide.................................................................................................. 3 Schooling Age...................................................................................................................................... 3 Primary Education............................................................................................................................... 4 Secondary Education .......................................................................................................................... 4 Nursery Schools .................................................................................................................................. 4 School Year and Holidays.................................................................................................................... 5 State (public) schools .............................................................................................................................. 5 Admission Process – Key points.......................................................................................................... 5 Choosing a School ........................................................................................................................... 5 OFSTED Inspection Reports ................................................................................................................ 6 English Language Support................................................................................................................... 6 Special Needs Assistance (SEN)........................................................................................................... 6 Transport for School ........................................................................................................................... 6 Class Size ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Single sex schooling ............................................................................................................................ 7 List of State Primary Schools............................................................................................................... 7 List of State Secondary Schools .......................................................................................................... 7 Private schools ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Admissions Process – Key points ........................................................................................................ 7 Choosing a school ............................................................................................................................... 8 OFSTED Inspection Reports ................................................................................................................ 8 English Language Support................................................................................................................... 8 Special Needs Assistance (SEN)........................................................................................................... 8 Transport for School ........................................................................................................................... 8 Class Size ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Single sex schooling ............................................................................................................................ 8 International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes........................................................................................ 8 Benefits of the Programme v British Curriculum................................................................................ 9 Private schools List – Gatwick area..................................................................................................... 9 International schools List – Gatwick area ......................................................................................... 10

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