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What happens if your child cannot go to school for health reasons - responsibilities of the local council and school and how medical needs are handled at school
Complain to the Department for Education (DfE) about a school or how DfE handled your complaint if you’ve made one.
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Adult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.
Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
If your child cannot walk to school because of their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) your local council must provide transport
Find out about the type of healthy food all maintained schools and academies in England have to provide under the school food standards.
Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice
How your council encourages attendance at school - truancy, unauthorised absences, education welfare officer
Learner Support - funding for students aged over 19 in further education and financial hardship
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
Apply to adopt a child through your local council if you are 21 or over and can offer a stable home to a child
Care to Learn helps pay for childcare while you're studying - how to apply, money you get, courses that qualify, eligibility
Childcare for your children before and after school - after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, homework clubs, childminders
Schools set school uniform policy and must make their uniform policy. You should talk to the school if you think your child is being discriminated against.
You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
Model form that schools can use to determine which children are eligible for free school meals and the pupil premium.
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
Tax credits for children aged 16 or over - approved education, approved training and when Child Tax Credit stops or continues.
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