This section provides answers to common questions about the Department. You can navigate the site using the browse categories in the menu on the left-hand side.
Popular questions
How do I make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act?
Information on how to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.
Popular question 26 February 2013
I would like to find out about nurseries/playgroups in my area?
Information for parents or carers looking for nurseries and playgroups in their area.
Popular question 22 February 2013
What is the difference between safeguarding and child protection?
A definition of 'child protection' and how the concept of it functions within the wider scope of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Popular question 22 February 2013
What is Key Stage 3 and why is it so important?
Information about Key Stage 3 and its importance to children's education
Popular question 22 February 2013
I have received a letter from my child’s school asking for contributions towards a school trip, do I have to pay?
Information on whether parents are obliged to contribute towards the cost of their children's school trips.
Popular question 22 February 2013
How long will you have to wait for the LA to decide whether your child should have a special educational needs assessment?
Information about the timeframe for LAs to respond to requests for special educational needs assessments, and details of what will be included in their response.
Popular question 22 February 2013
What is a special educational needs statement?
An outline of the information contained in a special educational needs statement.
Popular question 22 February 2013
What is a special educational needs statutory assessment?
Information about special educational needs statutory assessments.
Popular question 22 February 2013
How can I get hold of an Ofsted report?
Information on how to access Ofsted reports.
Popular question 22 February 2013
Where can I find national literacy and numeracy Key Stage 1 and 2 publications?
Information on how to access the national literacy and numeracy Key Stage publications.
Popular question 22 February 2013
