Education and learning

Welcome to the Education section of the website. This section provides information and resources for many groups of people, including; Parents who are looking to apply for school places for their children People who are at school or college Those looking to return to education People considering leisure courses. Use the links on the left to find what you need. You may also find the links below contain useful information.

In relation to schools and colleges, Shropshire County Council is the education authority in this area, you should refer to the Education and Learning pages of their website.

School applications can be made online through the Shropshire County Council admissions pages.  Parents can apply online for school places when their child first starts school, and also when they transfer to secondary school.

The County Council also provide a range of adult education services, find out more at: www.shropshire.gov.uk/ae.nsf

Other Useful Links:

• Parents Centre
  http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/
  Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
• BBC Learning
  www.bbc.co.uk/learning
• Department for Education and Skills
  http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
• List of independent schools by name, postcode, county. Information about independent schools, and grants.
  http://www.isc.co.uk/
• Information from the Learning and Skills Council about funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England. Clickable map to find local organisation contact and some other information.
  http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
• Resources for advisers, students and everyone involved in education, training and communities. Also good information on many health areas.
  http://www.support4learning.org.uk/