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School attendance
Last updated: 25 March, 2021
What the law says about attendance in school All children must be in education from the school term after their fifth birthday. This is usually at a school, though parents can also decide to educate their children at home. Compulsory education ends on the last Friday in June of Year 11, children are then expected to be in further education or training unless they're in employment.
Apply for transfer to secondary school, in September 2025
Last updated: 23 September, 2024
Admission to schools that start in year 10 and transferring to secondary school in September
Admission to schools that start in year 10
Last updated: 11 September, 2024
University Technology Colleges (UTCs) or Studio Schools are types of schools that admit pupils at the beginning of Year 10. These schools offer education and training which can lead to useful qualifications and progression to further learning, apprenticeship or employment.
Mice
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
We don't investigate complaints of mice outside but we're able to investigate complaints about mice inside premises. The house mouse weighs around 30g and is about 9cm in length not including its tail. Mice carry diseases and infections and may cause damage to health and property.
Rats
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
We are able to investigate complaints about: rats outside a building rats and mice inside premises but not mice outside The common black or brown rat is around 24cm in length not including its tail and normally ranges from a light brown to black. Rats carry diseases and infections and may cause damage to health and property.
Wasps
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
The common wasp is about 12-17mm in size, has a black and yellow striped body with a narrow waist.
Pharaoh ants
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
Fleas
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
Cat fleas are the most common type of flea in the home they grow up to 3mm in length.
Cockroaches
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
Cockroaches can cause food poisoning. If you see a cockroach it is likely you have an infestation in your home. Cockroaches will leave a musty smell and droppings which are small black spots can be found in cracks and crevices around food storage or warm areas.
Bed bugs
Last updated: 5 January, 2024