Schools & Colleges

How to apply for School/College places and find out information on Attainment/Performance, Catering, Clothing Grants, Educational Awards/Benefits, Educational Talks, Exclusions/Truancy, Free School Meals, Road Safety, School Governors, Special Needs, Support for Gypsies/Travellers, Support for Teenage Parents, Term Dates and Travel to School.

• Admission Arrangements 2010
  

  Admission arrangements for children starting a Solihull nursery, reception, junior and secondary school in September 2010.

• Admission arrangements for 2011-12
  
• Admission to a reception class
  Information about applying for a school place in reception
• Admission to junior school
  Information about applying for a junior school place
• Admission to nursery school
  

  The Council provides nursery education for children beginning in the September following their 3rd birthday.

• Admission to secondary school
  Frequently Asked Questions regarding admission to Secondary School
• Admissions - change of school
  Information about applying for a place other than with the normal intake.
• Admissions Forum
  

  Section 85A of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 requires all local authorities to establish an Admissions Forum.

• Assessing Pupils' Progress
  

  Solihull is one of ten Local Authorities taking part in a national pilot exploring new approaches and materials in assessing pupils' progress in English and mathematics.

• Building Schools for the Future
  Building Schools for the Future is a Government programme to rebuild or refurbish all secondary schools over the next 15 years. North Solihull is in the first 'Wave' of schools to benefit from this programme nationally.
• Children Missing Education
  

  Solihull Council is concerned about any child or young person missing education or at risk of missing education.

• Educational awards and benefits - education maintenance allowance
  Information about the Education Maintenance Allowance for 16 to 19 year
• Educational support for looked after children
  The Education Service to support Looked After Children in Solihull is based at the Craig Croft Education Centre in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. There are two sections to the Service, the Education Unit and the Outreach Team, details of both are outlined below.
• Free School Meals
  Information about Help with Free School Meals.
• Inclusion - teenage pregnancy
  Information about teenage pregnancy.
• National Framework for Sustainable Schools
  

  The national framework for sustainable schools comprises of eight sustainability ‘doorways’ or areas that schools should consider when thinking about their sustainability performance.

• Primary and Secondary Strategy
  

  High standards and a broad and rich curriculum go hand in hand.

• School - general information (locations-contacts)
  Follow the links below to access information about schools in the area - includes school contact details, school websites etc.
• School Clothing Grants
  Solihull council does not currently offer School Clothing Grants.
• School admissions - appeals
  What to do if you have been refused a place.
• School and Authority plans
  School and Local Education Authority plans and policies.
• School attainment and performance
  Information about school performance and Ofsted.
• School catering
  We aim to provide children and young people high quality, enjoyable and creative choices of nutritious food and are working with Schools and Health Partners to improve well being and encourage healthier lifestyles.
• School curriculum
  Information about the National Curriculum. The Solihull learning network provides information about local and national issues within education.
• School exclusions
  Every school must have a behaviour policy, which sets standards of behaviour. This will outline the sanctions that will be used should a child's behaviour be deemed unacceptable. You will be able to obtain a copy of this policy from the school.
• School governors
  Information about what governors do and how to become one.
• Schools Forum
  As part of the requirements of the Education Act 2002 all Local Authorities had to establish a Schools Forum.
• Section 52 Budget Statement
  This table provides an account of the main sources of funding available to LEAs to support for their Schools Budget, including any additional funding provided by the authority.
• Services to Schools
  The Learning Resources and Advice Service provides quality resources and advice for primary, secondary and special schools including books, artefacts, posters, textiles and help for librarians and teachers with professional and service development.
• Special educational needs - SEN - statement
  Information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) statement.
• Special educational needs - Specialist Inclusion Support Service
  

  The Specialist Inclusion Support Service offers multi-disciplinary support for children and young people (0-19 years) with a range of special educational needs (SEN). The Specialist Inclusion Support Service works closely with all Solihull's maintained schools and nurseries. The Service offers support in the home and in Early Years settings.

• Special educational needs - assessment
  Information about Special Educational Needs
• Special educational needs - placement in mainstream schools
  Information about placing children with Special Educational Needs in mainstream schools.
• Special educational needs - transport
  Information about transport for children with Special Educational Needs.
• Term, holiday and other closure dates
  School term and holiday dates.
• The Learning Journeys: curriculum guide
  

  There are three Learning Journey guides which cover the curriculum from Key Stages 1 to 3. These give you information on subjects covered, as well as all the information you need to help your child make the most of their school life.

• Travel to school
  Information about help with Transport to School.
• Truancy
  Information about truancy and unauthorised absence from school.