Education and Learning
Useful websites for parents of primary school aged children on choosing the right school, school attendance, home schooling and school meals.
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Check the performance of schoolshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23190/Check-the-performance-of-schools
Search for primary, secondary and special needs schools and colleges near you, and check their performance.
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Free school meals (pupil premium)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23194/Free-school-meals-pupil-premium
Reasons to apply for free school meals and who qualifies.
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Gateshead school meals menuhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23193/Gateshead-school-meals-menu
View both the Primary and Secondary school menus at Gateshead schools.
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Home education useful websiteshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23191/Home-education-useful-websites
Links to websites that parents may find useful when home educating their children.
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Home schoolhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23188/Home-school
Information on both part time and full-time home schooling.
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Home to school transporthttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23189/Home-to-school-transport
Information on home to school transport, including the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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School admissionshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23184/School-admissions
Information about primary school admissions in Gateshead including applications through Gateshead's Online Parent Portal.
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School admissions (primary)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23185/School-admissions-primary
Information about applying for a primary school place and the school admission process.
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School admissions (secondary)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23186/School-admissions-secondary
Information about applying for a primary school place and the school admission process.
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School attendancehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23187/School-attendance
Information on absences, exclusions and attendance at school.
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School mealshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23192/School-meals
Information on Gateshead School catering, free school meals, cash free payments and dietary requirements.