My children will be joining me, what should I know about education?
My children will be joining me, what should I know about education?
Schooling is compulsory in the UK and there are many options ranging from state schools and independent schools to home schooling. State schools do not charge parents to send their children to attend, whereas independent schools usually charge fees that vary according to the school in question.
In most areas, children aged 5-10 attend primary schools and move on to secondary schools at age 11, where they continue their education up to age 16 or beyond.
Primary Compulsory SATs Ages 5-11
Secondary Compulsory GCSEs Ages 11-16
6th Form / College Non-compulsory A, AS levels & BTECS Ages 16-18
University Non-compulsory higher education Ages 18+
You will find much more information on UK schooling on www.parentcentre.gov.uk including advice on choosing the right school for your
child, admissions and applications, subjects taught, school life, types of schools as well as your rights and responsibilities as a parent.
