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School admissions appeals panel hearings: a step-by-step guide

After you’ve sent in your appeals form to try to reverse a school’s decision and admit your child, you’ll be able to present your case in front of a panel. Read on to find out what happens in appeals panel hearings, and how to gather all the essential details you need.

School admissions appeals forms: a step-by-step guide

If you’ve just found out that your child hasn’t got a place in the school they wanted, the good news is that you can appeal the decision. Read our comprehensive guide on how to write a good appeals form and what information you need to include.

6 fun activities for World Book Day

Celebrate World Book Day with these fun ideas for children of all ages – get a free book, join a reading group, raise money for charity and more!

Brilliant costumes to buy for World Book Day

No time to put a World Book Day costume together? Buy one of these fantastic, budget-fitting outfits that your child will want to wear again after World Book Day for fancy dress parties, Halloween or just playing at home.

7 ways to celebrate Peter Pan Week

Peter Pan Week is a special fundraising event run by Great Ormond Street Hospital, and it’s also a perfect time to introduce your child to this beloved children’s book. Read our seven super suggestions for taking an imaginary trip to Neverland and meeting Peter, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook!

An overview of the English education system

A parents' guide to the key stages and assessments within the structure of the education system in England.

An overview of the Scottish education system

What's are the differences between the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence? We explain how students are assessed within both systems.

An overview of the Welsh education system

A quick guide for parents about how the education system in Wales is structured.

An overview of the Northern Irish educational system

Understand more about the curriculum used in Northern Ireland and how students are assessed with this brief guide.

8 of the best construction toys

Want to develop your child’s problem-solving skills, understanding of physics and fine motor control (essential for handwriting)? Time to get out the building blocks! We pick eight of the best construction toy sets for budding engineers, architects and designers.

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School admissions appeals panel hearings: a step-by-step guide

School admissions appeals forms: a step-by-step guide

6 fun activities for World Book Day

Brilliant costumes to buy for World Book Day

7 ways to celebrate Peter Pan Week

An overview of the English education system

An overview of the Scottish education system

An overview of the Welsh education system

An overview of the Northern Irish educational system

8 of the best construction toys

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