Choosing a school
School open days: questions worth asking
Make school visits useful with a practical open-day plan covering teaching, inclusion, pupil wellbeing, everyday routines and follow-up questions.
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A practical set of prompts to help you understand daily life, learning and support when visiting a possible school. Pick the questions that matter most to your child.
Before the visit
Learning and everyday life
Belonging and practical support
After the visit
Your own questions
Avoid names or sensitive personal information. Notes are saved only if you choose to remember this checklist.
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Choosing a school
Choosing a primary school that fits your child
Compare primary schools with confidence: visits, teaching, inclusion, admissions, practical costs and the questions that matter for everyday school life.
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Choosing a secondary school
A clear guide to choosing secondary school: curriculum, pastoral care, subject choices, independence, travel and a balanced approach to school comparisons.
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School admissions: a practical family guide
Understand school applications, preference lists, evidence, offers and in-year moves, with clear distinctions between the four UK admission systems.
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