Choice Advice Service

Need help applying for a school place for your child?

Starting or changing school can be a difficult time for you and your child.

The Choice Advisor is able to provide free, impartial advice and information about applying for Primary or Secondary school places.

We are here to help you through the school admissions process

• Do you need information about schools and what they offer?
• Would you like to know more about uniform requirements and travelling to school?
• Do you need help with the paperwork?
• Have you recently moved into the area and need help finding a school?

The Choice Advisor can help you by:

• Providing information about schools and their specialisms
• Ensuring you have clear information about the admissions process
• Listening to your concerns and queries
• Helping you to complete the paperwork
• Giving information and Advice on the appeals process

The Choice Adviser cannot make the decision for you or guarantee a place, they can give you the information and support to ensure you make an informed and realistic decision for your child.

Let OFSTED know what you think about your child's school.

Parent View gives you the chance to tell us what you think about your child's school.

Parent View asks for your opinion on 12 aspects of your child's school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour. OFSTED will use the information you provide when making decisions about which schools to inspect, and when.

By sharing your views, you'll be helping your child's school to improve. You will also be able to see what other parents have said about your child's school.

Please note that Parent View does not currently include independent schools.

http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/