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Schools and education

Find out about education opportunities
for children and young people

 

 

Nursery schools

Find out about our nursery schools and when to apply for a place

Primary schools

Find out about our primary schools and when to apply for a place

Secondary schools

Find out about our secondary schools and when to apply for a place

Selection tests

Selection tests assess whether grammar school is a suitable option for your child

In-year applications

Find out what to do if you want your child to go to a different school during the school year or if you are new to Bexley and need to apply for a school place

School term and holiday dates

Term and holiday dates for schools in the borough

Free school meals

If you get certain welfare benefits, you can apply for free school meals for your child

Post-16 education

Information about your choice of learning routes, all of which lead to valuable qualifications and can progress to further study

Special educational needs and disabilities

A child or young person has special educational needs (SEND) if they have a learning difficulty or a disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them

Early years education

Early years education is for children aged four and under

School uniform and clothing grant

If you are in exceptional circumstances and get certain welfare benefits, you can apply for a school uniform and clothing grant for your child

School attendance

Chaperone licence, child employment and report children missing education

Elective Home Education

Find out information about educating your child at home

School place planning

Commissioning Plans for the provision of education and Special Educational Needs (SEN) school places

Annual reports to the schools adjudicator

Our annual admissions report to the Schools Adjudicator

Bexley Education Traded Services (BSN)

The One-Stop Shop for schools and educational settings to purchase services and training

Children's University

Find out about the London South East Children’s University programme and how to get involved

Born Ready, School Ready, Bexley Ready

Guidance for families to help children get ready for school

Schools Superzones

Bexley is creating healthier and safer places for children and young people to live, learn and play

Holiday activities and food programme

Bexley’s program offers holiday activities and free meals for children

School governors

Find out what school governors do and how you can become one
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