Free school meals and pupil premium
Who gets free school meals in England from September 2026, how to apply, and what it means for the school.
England only. Checked 15 October 2026.
Guides for parents
Short, sourced guides on the questions parents ask when they choose or change a school. Each is checked against GOV.UK or the professional body, with the date and the sources shown, and says where the rules differ outside England.
School uniform: costs, rules and helpiEngland only: maintained schools, academies, free schools, non-maintained special schools and pupil referral units. Checked 15 October 2026.
The new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.
Free school transport: who qualifies and how to appeal
Walking distances, extra rights for low-income families, special educational needs, and the appeal process.
England only. Checked 15 October 2026.
Moving from primary to secondary school
The dates, the application, what changes in Year 7, and questions to ask the secondary school.
England. Checked 15 October 2026.
Forest School: what it is and how to check a school
What Forest School means, how it differs from outdoor learning, and what to ask.
UK-wide. Checked 15 October 2026.
Compare schools
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