EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR COMPANIES

Penny works closely with the relocation agency or with the HR department of the company.  

INITIAL INTERVIEW

The first interview with the family is conducted face to face or over the telephone. The children’s educational needs are discussed and also the aspirations of the parents. Penny finds out about the children’s current education and levels of attainment.  Any Special Educational Needs are identified and fully discussed. The criteria for the School Search are established and agreed.

RESEARCH AND REPORT 

Penny researches the schools and identifies the options that are best suited to the children’s needs.  She prepares a report detailing appropriate schools where places are available. The parents are sent a detailed report on the schools including an analysis of examination and test results, comparative costings and a summary of the latest inspection report. They also receive guides on Visiting and Assessing Schools, Questions to Ask Schools, A Brief Guide to Education in the UK, and other relevant, personalised information.   

SCHOOL VISITS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Penny arranges visits to the schools and can accompany the family, if required. Parents visiting the school unaccompanied are given information on what to look for when visiting schools. After the visits Penny de-briefs the family and assists them in making a decision. She then helps them with the application process. She is on hand to advise the family throughout the process until school places are confirmed.

ADMISSION APPEALS

If no suitable school places are available in a preferred state school, and there are grounds for an Admission Appeal Penny can assist the family with the process and represent the family at the appeal hearing.

LANGUAGE COURSES

Language courses can be arranged at Language Schools or on an individual basis.

FURTHER/HIGHER EDUCATION

If the employee's partner wishes to follow a course of study in the UK, assistance is given with further and higher education.