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School emergency closures

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We are currently updating the content for this page. Meanwhile, information on school term times and related information can be found on the council's website

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…

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…

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…

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

Term dates

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School term and holiday dates for years 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22. Page contents 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 Term Starts Ends Term 1 Tuesday 1 September 2020 Friday 23 October 2020 Term 2 Monday 2 November 2020 …

Holidays during school term time

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This article contains information on parental responsibilities to ensure their child’s school attendance and advice on taking a holiday during term time. Parental responsibilities As a parent you have a legal responsibility to make sure your child gets a full-time education. You can find out…

School clothing grant

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South Gloucestershire council provides in exceptional circumstances an essential school clothing grant to help parents on low incomes purchase school clothes for their child. To receive a school clothing grant you must be in receipt of: Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to…

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…

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…

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…

School meals

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A school meal or school lunch is a meal provided to students at a school, typically in the middle of the school day. Page contents: Free school meals Infant free school meals Cost of school meals Further information about school meals Free school meals Free…

Being ready to start school

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This article will provide you with tips to help prepare your child for starting school. Please remember every child is different, this is a guide with some top tips to get your child ready for school. Page contents Becoming curious about the world Getting dressed…

Primary school admissions

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If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, you must apply for them to start primary school in September 2021. This is a very important decision and it is important that you read the South Gloucestershire Primary school admission guide…

Apply online for a school place

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For Reception, Year 7 or Year 10* places for September 2021 the online admissions portal will be available with effect from 10 September 2020. It is very important that you read the appropriate admissions guide before making an application, including considering how your child will travel…

Secondary school admissions

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Page contents: Secondary school admissions Studio schools University technology colleges (UTCs) Further information Secondary school admissions If your child is in year 6 and was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010 (inclusive), they must attend a secondary school in September 2021 unless…

Choosing a primary 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: Arrange a visit Type of school Decided on your school Arrange a visit …

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