Education & Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find school holiday dates?
- On our school holidays page.
- How do I find out about getting my child a school place?
- Our on-line admissions brochure gives full information, including contact names. It also has answers to more frequently asked questions about admissions.
- How do I get hold of copies of my old school examination certificates?
- You will need to know which examination board awarded your certificates and then contact the Board directly - they can supply copies for a charge. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority can provide contact details for the relevant bodies.
- How do I get student grants and allowances?
- The student support unit web pages contain information to help you.
- Is there any way of contacting old school friends?
- Telephone the school concerned - find the information in our school lists.
- Sign up for a social networking service. You can find out more about social networking sites using our guide.
- What teaching vacancies do you have in Hampshire?
- The Education Personnel Services webpages carry details of all school vacancies, including headteachers, deputy headteachers, supply, teaching and administrative posts.
- Where can I find examination league table results?
- Performance tables by Local Education Authority and by individual school are shown on the DCSF webpages.
- Where can I find Ofsted reports on schools?
- Full Ofsted reports can be found on the Ofsted website. A school is obliged to give you a copy of their report, for which they may charge.
- Where can I find the results of the Ofsted inspections of nurseries?
- There is a specific section displaying nursery inspection results on the Ofsted website.
- Why can't I find a school that I know is in Hampshire
- If the school is in the cities of Portsmouth or Southampton it is now run by the relevant City Councils.
- If the school is an independent one, you may be able to find information about it from the Directgov Private Schools finder.
- What do I do if I can't find the information I am looking for on this site?
