Uk school guide

Nursery Schools All 3 and 4-year-old in England and Wales are entitled to 570 hours of free early education or childcare a year and this is often taken as 15 hours each week for 38 weeks of the year. Some primary schools have a nursery school attached or affiliated with them, however, bear in mind that these are very popular and can be oversubscribed. Nursery schools will follow a wide curriculum, but this does not have to be the National Curriculum. Home Schooling You can teach your child at home if you wish but you must inform your local authority so that they have a record. You are not required to be qualified or registered to do this. The parent of every child of compulsory school age must ensure that they receive efficient full-time education suitable to – a) their age, ability and aptitude, and b) any special education needs they may have. Parents do not have to follow the UK National Curriculum. The local authority have the right to check on the education you are providing your child and if they feel they are not receiving suitable education they can serve a ‘School Attendance Order’ which could result in the child having to attend a school. School Year and Holidays The school year runs from September to July and is divided into three terms (semesters). The Autumn term (Fall) runs from September to December, the Spring term runs from January to April and the Summer term runs from April to July. Each term lasts approximately 12 weeks and a half term holiday is given in the middle of each term, usually a weeks’ duration. Half term holidays are usually held in October, February and May. The Christmas and Easter holidays are usually 2-3 weeks long and the summer holiday is around 6-8 weeks long.

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