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Change in a child's education setting or where they live
When a child in care goes to a new education setting
How to apply for a school place for a child in care
In year admissions
Early years admissions
Reception admissions
Secondary school admissions
Admissions outside of key stage transfers
Admissions process for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Newly arrived unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) with no educational provision
How to apply for a Bristol school place if you work for a different local authority

Change in a child's education setting or where they live

You must contact us if you're thinking about changing a child's education setting. Only those with parental responsibility for the child can do this. Carers can't apply for a school place.

If a child has to move home, try to make sure this doesn't disrupt their education. The Department for Education's statutory guidance Go to https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/683556/Promoting_the_education_of_looked-after_children_and_previously_looked-after_children.pdf (opens new window) for local authorities says the child's social worker must do everything possible to minimise disruption to their education, particularly at key stage 4 (KS4).

If a young person needs to move schools in KS4 you must get agreement from:

  • The HOPE headteacher
  • the local authority's Director of Children and Families (The HOPE or your manager will tell you who this is and how to contact them)

See the key points from docxstatutory guidance about changing an education placement (docx, 359 KB).

Contact us

Email: thehope@bristol.gov.uk
Call: 0117 903 6282
Write: The HOPE Virtual School (CH), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS3 9NE

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