Schools
What's in this section:
Applications should be in writing to the governing body of the school as each school is responsible
Details about the responsibilities of chaperones and how to become licensed as a chaperone
How to make a complaint about a school if you feel it has not met the high standards you expect
All children aged five to 16 follow the National Curriculum (children aged three to five in early years education follow the foundation stage which is now part of the National Curriculum)
You can educate your child at home but must provide an education suitable for the age, ability, aptitude and any special educational need that the child might require
We have a number of specialist support teams to help learners with specific needs
Educational visits help young people to understand themselves, make decisions that play to their strengths and therefore seek out options that will best suit their successful development
Includes information about being a governor, clerk recruitment information, criminal records bureau, financial management, frequently asked questions, glossary, liaison governors, training and Ofsted
Facts and figures that you might find useful
Any child taking part in performances, including all broadcast performances, child photography or modelling must have a licence issued by us
Music education service to Plymouth schools and colleges; includes youth music ensembles musical instruments and music tutors
Primary, junior, secondary and sixth form admissions, admission forum, in year school admissions, consultation, maintained nursery school admissions and annual report
The schools directory contains the contact details of all Plymouth maintained and state schools
Finance information that we need and want to publish
School Implementation Plan
School Implementation Plan 2005 to 2015 submitted to cabinet containing proposals and recommendations
Food and nutritional standards, free school meals, menus and meal prices, school meals service, training and employment
We are the main provider of school places in Plymouth and have a statutory duty to ensure that sufficient school places are available now and in the future
We use information about children for whom we provide services, to enable us to carry out specific functions for which we are responsible, such as the assessment of any special educational needs the child may have
There is no legal duty which requires school staff to administer medication. However, head teachers and teachers are expected to use their best endeavours at all times, and particularly in emergencies
Independent travel training, post 16 transport and frequently asked questions
Current term dates for the academic year
Information, advice and who to contact to arrange work experience
[Back to top]
