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Term-Time Holidays: Understanding the Fines and Legal Consequences
New August 2024 rules mean term-time holiday fines of £80–£160 per parent per child — and a third offence goes straight to court. Here's what you need to know.
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English Education System
Frances Mary Buss: A Pioneer of Girls' Secondary Education
Discover the life and legacy of Frances Mary Buss — the Victorian educator who founded the North London Collegiate School and transformed girls' secondary education in England.
English Education System
How to Make a Complaint About a School in England: State, Academy and Free Schools
How to complain about a school in England — headteacher, governors, DfE and ESFA routes for maintained schools, academies and free schools. Step-by-step guide.
SEND & Alternative Education
Can a Child Receive SEN Support Without a Diagnosis?
A formal diagnosis is not required for a child to receive SEN support in England. Find out how the SEND Code of Practice works and what to ask the school.
Exams & Qualifications
Reverse Percentages: A Step-by-Step Method
Learn how to find the original value before a percentage change. Step-by-step reverse percentage method with worked examples for GCSE Maths revision.
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Long Division for Year 6: Worked Examples
Clear worked examples of long division for Year 6 using the bus stop method. Covers dividing by 1 and 2-digit numbers, remainders and decimals for KS2 SATs.
English Education System
Summer-Born Children and Reception: Admission Options Explained
Parents of summer-born children in England have the right to delay Reception entry. This guide explains the rules, how to apply, and what happens if schools refuse.
Exams & Qualifications
Choosing a Sixth Form or FE College: Key Differences
Comparing sixth forms and FE colleges in England? This guide explains the key differences in environment, courses, support and independence to help Year 11 pupils decide.
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Year 3 Multiplication: Using Arrays and Related Facts
Help your Year 3 child understand multiplication using arrays and related facts. Worked examples, home activities and tips for the 3, 4 and 8 times tables.
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Universal Infant Free School Meals Versus Means-Tested Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 in England get free school meals. But means-tested Free School Meals offer additional benefits. Here is what families need to know.