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Schools in Kirklees - A-Z List
Information on all school in the Kirklees area. Admissions, inspections, termd dates and opening times.
Schools in Kirklees - headteachers and contact details
List of schools by type, including headteachers and contact details.

Holidays, term dates and opening times

Term dates
Term dates for the academic year 2011/12.
Other holidays
Sometimes called inset days, teacher training days or occasional holidays.
Schools in Kirklees - opening times
Classroom times for each school in Kirklees.
Term time holidays - advice for parents
Information about taking your child out of school in term time.
School closures
Find out if a school is closed due to severe weather, industrial action or an emergency.

Admissions

Admission to primary and middle schools
Help, advice and information when choosing a primary or middle school for your child.
Admission to secondary school
Help, advice and information when choosing a secondary school for your child.
Supplementary information forms (SIFs)
If you name a voluntary aided Catholic, Church of England schools or foundation school, you should ensure that you complete the school's Supplementary Information Form (SIF).
Changing school during the school year
Information and guidance on transferring schools during the school year.
Find a school and your priority admissions area
Find the schools nearest you on a map, and the priority admission area you are in.

Other school information

School meals
Information about school meals, school milk, packed lunches and how to apply for free school meals.
School transport
Information about assistance with school transport and applying for a school bus pass.
School organisation and planning
Find information about plans for school reorganisation across Kirklees.
School inspection reports
Find the latest school inspection reports from Ofsted.
Choice advice service
The Choice Advice Service provides parents and carers with impartial advice, support, help and information about secondary schools.
Education frequently asked questions
Free school meals, schools list, term dates, student loans, social inclusion team, special education needs and adult education.
Elective home education
Information for parents and carers who may wish to educate their children outside of school.
Student support
Information about financial support, maintenance grant and loans available for students.
Kirklees Schools Forum
The Kirklees Schools Forum is the legally constituted (Education Act 2002) group which is the principal mechanism for consultation on all school funding issues between Kirklees LA (Local Authority) and schools.
Policies, strategies, plans and publications
Children & Young People Plan, other education strategies, education plans and council publications.

Specialist learning and support

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Help and support for parents of children with special educational needs.

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