Uk school guide

Contents General Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 Schooling Age ................................................................................................................... 2 Primary Education ............................................................................................................. 2 Secondary Education ........................................................................................................ 2 Nursery Schools ................................................................................................................ 3 Home Schooling ................................................................................................................ 3 School Year and Holidays ................................................................................................. 3 State (public) schools............................................................................................................ 4 Admission Process – Key points........................................................................................ 4 Choosing a School......................................................................................................... 4 OFSTED Inspection Reports ............................................................................................. 4 English Language Support ................................................................................................ 5 Special Needs Assistance (SEN)....................................................................................... 5 Transport for School .......................................................................................................... 5 Class Size ......................................................................................................................... 5 Single sex schooling.......................................................................................................... 5 Private schools...................................................................................................................... 5 Admissions Process – Key points...................................................................................... 5 Choosing a school ............................................................................................................. 6 OFSTED Inspection Reports ............................................................................................. 6 English Language Support ................................................................................................ 6 Special Needs Assistance (SEN)....................................................................................... 6 Transport for School .......................................................................................................... 6 Class Size ......................................................................................................................... 6 Single sex schooling.......................................................................................................... 6 International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes....................................................................... 6 Benefits of the Programme v British Curriculum ................................................................ 6

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