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UK Schools
If you hold a UK Tier 2 ‘Skilled Migrant visa (sponsored Work Permit) or Tier 1 Highly Skilled Migrant (HSMP) UK visa your dependents may share the benefits of living in the UK e.g. free education, free healthcare and the ability to work in the United Kingdom.If you are planning to work as a freelance contractor in the UK call Commonwealth Contractors now on 0800 294 4388 to find out how we can help or Submit your details and we will get right back to you. Our experienced Account Managers can provide guidance on writing an IT CV, your long term visa options, as well as what contracting solution to use while in the UK (Umbrella Company or Limited Company).
Education in the UK
Education in the UK is free but compulsory with school attendances starting at age 5 (attendance begins at 4 in Northern Ireland) and continuing up until age 16.If you plan to enrol a child with a school you should be aware of your legal responsibilities and requirements. You as the parent have responsibility for your child’s attendance record and ensuring that your child arrives at school on time each day throughout the whole school year. If you fail to do this there is the possibility of prosecution.
Primary School
Primary School is attended by children aged 5 to 11 in England and Wales, 5 to 12 in Scotland and 4 to 11 in Northern Ireland. Children are normally taught in a mixed gender environment and one teacher teaches the group for the entire day. The primary school your child attends is normally the one closest to where you live.Secondary Schools
Once a child has completed Primary School they continue their education in a larger Secondary School. Once again children are normally taught in a mixed gender environment although same sex schools are available in certain areas. Children continue their mandatory education up until the age of 16 when they complete their GCSE exams.For information on which schools are available to you and for information on the process of applying for a secondary school you should contact you Local Education Authority (LEA).
