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MOVING
TO A NEW AREA WITHIN THE UK
LOOKING
FOR A SCHOOL?
Moving
house is a highly stressful time. The problem that worries all parents
is finding a school in the new location that will best suit their
children’s educational needs. Finding the right school in an
unfamiliar area is a daunting prospect. Although all children in state
schools follow the National Curriculum, every Local Education Authority
runs a different system. Independent schools all produce glossy
brochures making much the same claims. It is difficult to form an
accurate assessment of the school from its prospectus or web site.
League Tables only give information about one aspect of the
school and do not give a rounded picture of the school life.
Penny’s
in-depth knowledge of the UK education system spans pre-school to
university. She gives independent advice about state and independent
schools, including boarding schools. Whatever type of education is being
sought, Penny will take the worry out of the decision making.
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 carries out a research of 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, What
the League Tables will not tell you and other relevant, personalised
information.
SCHOOL
VISITS AND 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.
SERVICE FOR SOLICITORS
Solicitors use School Guidance Consultancy in property matters to assist clients with families who are moving into a new area and need educational advice. School Guidance Consultancy also advises in matrimonial matters when children move with a parent to a different area and for clients whose circumstances necessitate a change of school. Click here to find out more about Legal Services.
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