APPLYING TO NURSERIES IN STOCKTON ON TEES

In Stockton on Tees all of the primary schools have nurseries attached to them. As well as nursery places in mainstream schools there are nursery places within independent schools, private day nurseries, playgroups and with childminders.  

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

ACCESS TO SCHOOL EDUCATION

Information on choice of school, schools' admissions policies, exclusions, special educational needs, and education outside of school including in the home.

Find out more information here 
Source: Citizens Advice

Home Schooling in Stockton on Tees
For parents considering educating their children at home, Stockton Borough Council have produced a guidance manual providing further information.

To view the guidance, click here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

ADMISSIONS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN STOCKTON ON TEES

Finding a school in Stockton Borough
For a list of Primary Schools in Stockton Borough, and information on pupils' performance at Key Stage 2, click here
Source: gov.uk

Applying for a Primary School place
If you are a resident of the Borough you will need to apply for a school place through Stockton Borough Council, whether your preferred school is within the area or in another Borough.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

ADMISSIONS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN STOCKTON ON TEES

Finding a school in Stockton Borough
For a list of Secondary Schools in Stockton Borough, and information on pupils' performance at Key Stage 4, click here
Source: gov.uk

Applying for a Secondary School place
Stockton Borough residents will need to apply for a school place through Stockton Borough Council, whether your preferred school is within the area or in another Borough.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

SCHOOL TRANSFERS IN STOCKTON ON TEES

As a parent, you may wish to transfer your child to an alternative school for a variety of reasons. Stockton Borough Council have laid out procedures which are followed to ensure that the transfer is for the benefit of the child.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

SCHOOL ADMISSION APPEALS IN STOCKTON ON TEES

You have the right to say which school you would prefer your child to go to, but this does not mean that you have the right for your child to be admitted to that school.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL

If, as a parent, you have been experiencing problems with a school and informal discussions have not been successful, you may wish to take further action. When trying to solve a problem, you need to be clear about what are the official procedures for doing so.

Find out more information here
Source: Citizens Advice

Preventing exclusion

Stockton Borough Council's Preventions and Patrol Team provides support and early intervention to young people aged 8 to 17 years who reside within the Stockton Borough and who are at risk of school exclusion. 

Find out more information about how to contact the team here

HELP WITH SCHOOL COSTS

As a parent, you may be entitled to certain types of financial help, depending on your financial circumstances. In some circumstances, financial help will be dependent on whether your child is of compulsory school age. In other cases, it will depend on what type of school your child is attending, or where your child goes to school.

For more information on help with school costs including meals and travel, visit our GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE section.

Find out more information here 
Source: Citizens Advice

Help With the Cost of School Uniform
For information on help with the cost of Uniform, click here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

If your child has a learning difficulty or a disability which is holding them back at school, they may have Special Educational Needs (SEN).  Find out where you can get advice and help for your child and what to do if you're not happy with the support they're getting at school.

Find out more information here
Source: Citizens Advice

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS - STOCKTON-ON-TEES

Stockton Borough Council provide a wide range of services for children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities, and their family. These services cover support with all aspects of care and development and specialist education support.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

STOCKTON’S LOCAL OFFER

Stockton’s Local Offer provides information to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities, aged 0 – 25, to help them to understand what services and support, they and their families can expect from a range of local agencies within the local authority and neighbouring area.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Information Directory

LEAVING SCHOOL

SCHOOL LEAVING AGE

For information on the school leaving age in England click here

Source: Gov.uk

HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES

Find out how to find a course and apply here
Source: Gov.uk

ADULT EDUCATION IN STOCKTON-ON-TEES

Our Learning and Skills Service offers a wide range of learning and apprenticeship training opportunities for adult and post-16 learners across Stockton and the surrounding area.

Find out more information here
Source: Stockton Borough Council

SUPPORT TO HELP YOU STUDY WHEN ILL OR DISABLED

If you’ve become ill or disabled and you have to temporarily stop your studies, it’s possible to take time off without having to give up altogether. And if you’re thinking of starting a new course, you can apply for financial help with the extra costs of being a disabled student.

Find out more information here
Source: Money Advice Service

FINANCE

Grants and Bursaries

Adult learners can apply for grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training. Usually, you don’t have to pay this money back. You can get further information on charities that can assist through our GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE section. 

Find out more information here
Source: Gov.uk

24+ Advanced Learning Loans

If you’re aged 24 or older, you can apply for a loan to help cover tuition fees for courses starting on or after 1 August 2013. You can apply from April 2013. Repayments don't start until April 2016 and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £21,000 a year.

Find out more information here
Source: Gov.uk

Discretionary learner support

If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) to help with costs.

For information about who is eligible and how to apply click here
Source: Gov.uk

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR ADULT LEARNERS

Help with training and qualifications for people leaving the Armed Forces and veterans
If you are leaving the Armed Forces, or are a veteran, you may be thinking about taking up studies to get more qualifications and skills to help you find a job. There is a lot of information and advice available for you, to help you find the right course. You might also be able to get funding, to help with the costs of the course.

For more information click here
Source: Veterans' Gateway

Learn Direct

Learndirect provides a network of centres across England and Wales where people can learn new skills, gain qualifications and get tutor support. They offer courses and qualifications ranging from English, maths and IT to employability skills as well as vocational qualifications, and in selected locations, apprenticeships.

Learndirect helpline: 0800 101 901
Website: www.learndirect.co.uk

Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)

The Workers’ Education Association has local branches which run day, evening and residential courses and summer schools. Details of the local branches are available from the address below.

Website: www.wea.org.uk

FAQs

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NATIONAL HELPLINES

ACE (Advisory Centre for Education) Telephone Adviceline

ACE Education Advice and ACE Education Training supports parents and carers of children aged 5-16 in state-funded education in England and Wales.

Telephone: 0300 0115 142

Citizens Advice

Advice by phone is available from Citizens Advice on 0808 278 7986.

The Child Law Advice Line

The Child Law Advice Line provides free legal advice and information on all aspects family, child and education law affecting children and families. The line is open 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays and the Christmas period.

Telephone: 0808 802 0008

Disabled Students Helpline

This line provides advice to disabled students who are studying in England

Tel: 0800 328 5050

WEBSITES USED IN THIS SECTION

Ace Education
This page provides a list of links to other organisations that parents may find helpful.
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/advice-about-education-for-parents

Citizens Advice 
The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england.htm

Gov.uk
The websites of all government departments and many other agencies and public bodies 
https://www.gov.uk/#

Disability Rights UK
We are disabled people leading change, working to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.
http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/about-us

Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service helps people manage their money. We do this directly through our own free and impartial advice service. We also work in partnership with other organisations to help people make the most of their money. We are an independent service, set up by government.
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

Stockton Borough Council 
Local Authority website for the Stockton Borough
www.stockton.gov.uk