Information for Parents

Welcome to the parent information page. The links on the left of this page provide guidance and information to parents, carers, pupils and schools on various topics.

ParentsCentre is a useful government website that gives information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.

For information on school policies, please contact your school. You can access the school's details on our schools list.

For further information on services, please read our service descriptions.

The School Admissions Servicemanages applications for admission to schools and for travel grants, and offers Choice Advice to families applying for school places. 

The Waltham Forest SEN Team works in partnership with parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure that the special educational needs of children who have or may need a statement are identified, assessed and met.

A few parents will need some help in getting their special educational needs child to school because of the type of need or the severity of need. Members of the SEN Panel decide the travel assistance after considering the individual needs of the child.

Waltham Forest Parent Partnership offers impartial information and support for parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

Parents of 16- and 17-year olds will be interested in the information on free travel for under-18s.