You may be entitled to extra financial support from the government. This kind of support is called welfare benefits. The benefits system in the UK is changing right now. If you make a new, successful claim for benefits, you will receive Universal Credit. This is the name for a new single monthly payment. It replaces […]
What age do you start and finish school? Many children start school in September after their 4th birthday. However – if you do not think they are ready for school before this, or if they are young for that school year (born 1 April to 31 August), then they can start in the September after […]
Find out about local schools. This will help you to decide which ones to apply to. First, go to Schools Finder. Put in your postcode. Choose – 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles etc. from home. You will get a list of schools. Then you can get information about them. How far is it from your home? How […]
Primary and secondary school: if the school year has already started The following information is for you, if you are: new to Bradford and your child is already old enough to go to primary or secondary school and the school year has already started (beginning of September) First, you need to fill out a form […]
The government decides what all children must learn in school. This is called the ‘National Curriculum’. The National Curriculum in England is organised into four ‘key stages’. It does not include the first year of school – Reception Class Key Stage 1 The KS 1 national curriculum is taught to children aged between 5 and […]
It is very important to make sure your children regularly attend school. This helps them achieve and get the best possible start in life. In the UK, parents and guardians have a legal responsibility to make sure their child goes to school. This means that if your child regularly misses school without a good reason, […]
All young people can leave school at 16 if they want to. But by law they must be in education or training till 18, or in work with training. There are different ways a young person can do this, including: Get some good advice Look at all the options and get advice at Bradford Connexions […]
Learning English will really help you to find work. It will help you become part of your new community. There are many classes where you can learn English in Bradford. Many classes are free. Some classes are for relaxed, informal chat – so you learn to speak with confidence. Some classes are more formal, to […]
Over 18? Want to develop your work skills, get a qualification, or simply to learn something new? There are lots of courses you can do in Bradford. Courses run in many different subjects including English and maths, health and well-being, arts and crafts, computers, business and more. There are places to study across the city, including local […]
Apprenticeships allow you to work and study for a qualification at the same time. This means you can get work experience (and a wage) as well as a qualification. You can do an apprenticeship at any age. There are different levels you can start at, depending on your experience. *Be aware, the minimum wage for […]