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What you need to know about changing schools during the year

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 11 January 2024 - Categories: Admissions, school admissions
A child and parent getting ready for school

Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year or at a time outside the usual transfer point, for example between academic years 8 to 9 rather than year 6 to year 7. This can be …

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School leaving age: Can you leave school at 16 and what are your options?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 11 January 2024 - Categories: Schools, Skills
School leaving age

It is compulsory for young people to be in education or training until the age of 18, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in school if it isn’t right for you. There are plenty of different routes to …

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