🏫 How to Choose a School for Your Child
Choosing a school is an important decision. Here are some simple steps to help you:
🚍 1. Can Your Child Travel Easily to School?
Think about how your child will get to school:
🚌 School Buses, Some schools have their own school buses. Find a School Bus
🎟️ Free Transport, Some children can get free transport to school. Home to School Transport
👀 2. Visit the School
🏫 Most schools have open days. You and your child can visit, see the classrooms, meet teachers, and ask questions.
🌐 3. Check the School’s Website
💻 Every school has a website. You can:
- See photos of the school
- Read about activities
- Learn about school rules and values
🗣️ 4. Talk to Other Parents
Ask parents whose children already go to the school:
- Do they like the school?
- Is their child happy?
- What do they think about the teachers and learning?
📋 5. Look at Ofsted Reports
🧐 Ofsted is the government group that checks how good schools are. Every school gets a grade from Ofsted. The report tells you:
- How well children learn
- How good the teachers are
- If the school is well-run
🔍 You can search for schools near your home using your postcode. Use the “distance from your home” filter to help.
📊 6. Check the School League Tables
League tables show:
- 📚 Exam results
- 🧑🏫 Ofsted grades
- 💰 School finances
This helps you compare schools and see how well they are doing.
