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School emergency closures

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For up to date information about school closures or opening times in bad weather or times of similar emergency and how to contact your child’s school visit the council webpage on school emergency closures.

School milk

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School milk is provided for free by each individual school for children under the age of five. If your child is over five and you wish for them to be provided with school milk, you should contact your child’s school directly. They will let you…

School holiday activities and food programme

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For information on support available for families in the school holidays, including holiday activities and food clubs see the council’s article on Supporting families in school holidays. The holiday activities and food programme (HAF) is free for those children and young people that are eligible…

Education and learning (SEND)

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Find out education and learning related information for children 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities

Further support for families who receive free school meals

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This article provides information on support available for families who receive free school meals. Page contents: Financial support Housing Supporting families who receive free school meals in school holidays Wellbeing support Further advice and support Financial support There are a range of financial support options…

School meals

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Page contents: School meals Universal infant free school meals Free School Meals Applying for free school meals Free school meals during school holidays School Meals School meals can save you time on preparing lunches and offer children and young people a wide choice of healthy…

Breakfast and after school clubs

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Out of school clubs usually operate before or after school and/or in school holidays. The clubs provide a safe and stimulating environment for children. Activities may include sports, crafts, computer games and other activities appropriate for your child. Clubs may be run privately or by…

Apply online for a school place

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For Reception, Year 7 or Year 10* places for September 2022 the online admissions portal will be available with effect from 10 September 2021. It is very important that you read the appropriate admissions guide before making an application, including considering how your child will travel…

Moving your child between schools during the school year

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How to apply for a place at an infant, junior, primary or secondary school in South Gloucestershire during the academic school year You can change school for your child during the school year, you do not need to wait until the new school year. To…

What schools need to teach (national curriculum)

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Page contents: What is the national curriculum? Why do we have a national curriculum? Who must follow the national curriculum? What is in the national curriculum? What should schools do? What is the national curriculum? The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards…

Find out which schools are in your area

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Some schools serve Areas of Prime Responsibility (APR). Where an APR exists, the area indicates to you the schools which normally serve your home address. As the local authority, we give priority to children who live within the APR of a school who have expressed…

Children missing education

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Children missing education (CME) are children of compulsory school age who are: not on a school roll who have been out of any educational provision for a substantial period of time (usually four weeks or more) Why children can go missing from education There are…

First day at school

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Building your child’s confidence so that they start school excited, curious and ready to learn is important. When the big day is almost here for your child to be starting school, you are both likely to feel really excited about the new adventure but also…

School appeals

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We are monitoring government guidance for managing admission appeals. It is likely that alternative arrangements will be made in order to hold admission appeal hearings. Further details will be published on this page when available. Page contents: About an appeal Secondary school appeals Infant and…

Choosing a school for your child with additional needs

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Deciding about your child’s education is an important decision that you have to make. It is even harder to make when your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) Page contents: Researching a school Type of school Decided on your school Researching a…

Authorised and unauthorised absence from school

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Good school attendance greatly improves your child’s chances of fulfilling their potential and being successful in school. It is also especially important that the council identifies any children who are missing education as they may be at risk of significant harm. Page Contents Your responsibilities…

Term dates

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School term and holiday dates for years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 Page contents 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 Add these dates to your calendar 2021/22 Term Starts Ends Term 1 Thursday 2 September 2021 Friday 22 October 2021 …

Unregistered independent schools and out of school settings

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Over recent years across the UK, there has been a rise in the number of institutions operating as schools which should be registered. Operating an unregistered school is a criminal offence and South Gloucestershire Council is working together with the Department for Education, Ofsted and…

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