The EDUCATION SYSTEM:
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There are several points to remember:
- The UK has both state and private education systems (the latter is sometimes, curiously, referred to as its 'public' schools)
- Until any child is 19 they are promised a free place within the state system
- Attendance at school from 5 to 16 is compulsory
- Before the age of 5, nursery school places are available
- You can approach any school and ask them to take your child, but they may say 'no'
- Extra help with English will be provided if the child needs it, and likewise help with English is available for adults
- Single parents will find that they are offered additional support
- Several systems operate to stop child-on-child bullying and adult-on-child abuse
- Interpreters will be available if you need to speak with a school and have poor English
- Any child who is disabled or has learning or behavioural problems will be given special provision
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