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School term dates and holidays

Term dates and holidays for community and voluntary controlled schools

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School attendance and children missing education

We check to identify any child missing education, including home visits and school attendance sweeps

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School closures

Details of schools which have let us know about closures or restricted opening hours

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INSET days and term-time absence

Training and development days for school staff and the rules about taking children out of school in term-time

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Alternative Provision Directory

For pupils experiencing difficulty accessing education as a result of their mental or physical health, permanent exclusion or special educational needs

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Help in school

Information about things that can help you when you're in school

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Elective home education

Advice and guidance about educating your child at home

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School exclusions

When a headteacher sends a student home from school, usually because of their behaviour

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Food support for families in Somerset

Support is available for families who may be struggling to find food

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SomersetWorks

A project that provides new opportunities for young people in school years 11 to 13

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School strategies and plans

Information about funding, data, provision, governors and Somerset Schools Forum

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Privacy notices

What we do with your personal data

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