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Health information for children who are electively home educated
Islington School Health Services are available to support every home educated child. If you would like to access any support, or would like to speak with a school nurse contact the Nursing Team and a School Nurse will get back you within 48 hours. You can…Gap year - pros and cons
There are pros and cons to taking a gap year You need to think about how taking a gap year will affect your future plans. A well thought out and planned gap year can look good on your CV and develop useful skills. Gap years…Study abroad
More UK students are choosing to spend time studying abroad However, the implications of the UK leaving the European Union (EU) and people studying in Europe are fully known. For example, it has affected the fees UK students have to pay at universities in the…How to choose courses to study in Years 10 and 11
It’s important to choose your options carefully, as you’ll be spending the next two or three years studying them and your subject choices at 16 will also depend on what you choose now You have a chance to choose: Subjects you enjoy Courses you know…Equality
The Equality Law 2010 Under this law: Everyone is treated equally and is protected from discrimination - being treated differently, less favourably or worse than others. The law is not easy and understanding what counts as discrimination is also not easy. If you feel you…Skills employers look for
Employers want to know about your skills Whatever job you are applying for there are some skills, abilities and attitudes that most employers want. These are often called ‘employability’ or ‘transferrable’ skills. Having these in mind when job hunting may help you to be successful.…Staying in learning - Raising the Participation Age
What is Raising the Participation Age (RPA) and how you can take advantage of it RPA (Raising the Participation Age) increases the minimum age you can leave learning. After Year 11 you will have to stay in some form of education or training until at…Job Search Planner
Planning your search Try to set aside some time each day for finding and applying for jobs Knowing the best places to look for vacancies, developing good job hunting skills, planning, organising and recording what you do in your job search will save time and…Working hours for young workers 16-18
The hours young people can work are covered by UK law The law covers:All young workers (except those who are genuinely self-employed) - a young worker is someone who is old enough to leave school but is under 18 years oldPart-time, casual, temporary and agency…Information for parents who are electively home educating
Information parents or carers who are educating their children at home, or who are considering this as an option. What is Elective Home Education (EHE)? Elective Home Education is when parents or carers choose not to send their child to school, but to educate their…Post-16 Transport Policy Statement Academic Years 2021 – 2022 and 2022 - 2023
The home to school travel assistance policy statement explains what travel assistance is on offer to help get students aged 16+, who live in Islington to access appropriate education or training provision. This policy is for people young people in Post 16 Education and Training. Please…London Borough of Islington Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
This home to school travel assistance policy explains what help is on offer to get children and young people who live in Islington to education or training provision. This policy has been developed with full regard to Government guidance and legislation. If there are any…Exclusions - Information for parents
The decision to exclude a pupil is a very serious matter and should only be used as a last resort. Only the head teacher can exclude once they have carried out a thorough investigation. Find further information on types of exclusion, what happens next if…Create your own visual timetables
Visual timetables are helpful when you want to show what you're going to be doing during your day, when it's going to be done and where it's going to be done, making it much easier for children to understand, learn and memorise. The following interactive templates…How is my child with SEND supported in school?
Around 5,000 children and young people in Islington have identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and most of these are supported in their local mainstream school or Early Years setting. The majority of children and young people will have their needs met through additional…SEN Support in Islington - Behaviour Handbook
The Behaviour Handbook for Islington schools outlines approaches and interventions which encourage and allow inclusion and reduce the risk of exclusion. Within the universal offer, which underpins the layers of support and intervention, is an understanding and ethos which supports the ideals of inclusion. It…How your child with hearing impairment is supported in school
There are different types and degrees of hearing loss that require different levels of support. A hearing impairment is likely to have an impact on your child’s speech and language development, literacy skills, social communication and emotional development. When babies are born they are assessed…How your child with emerging needs is supported through early years
All early years settings must to put in place a ‘graduated approach’ to supporting children’s learning development. This is a system to identify and meet the needs of all children, including those who may have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Settings include all private…