Access education in the UK

Education and Childcare Easy Read

Education for children is free and compulsory. In England, children must be in education from age 5 years to 16 years and individuals aged 16 to 18 must be in either full-time education or work (with an educational component).

You can find information about schools in Kingston and how to apply for a place for your child.

If you have any questions or difficulties with school registration, please make an appointment with Refugee Action Kingston. Telephone: 0208 547 0115

Nursery education and childcare

Between the ages of 3 and 4 years, children can get free early education.  Some 2-year-olds are also eligible. Early education can be taken at a nursery or with a childminder.

For information about nursery education and other childcare information, please visit the Achieving for Children website

Family Information Service

The Families Information Service can offer information about childcare, and support groups and gives advice to parents, parents-to-be and carers on how to get childcare funding for young children.

They can be contacted by sending an email to fis@achievingforchildren.org.uk.

Primary education (Ages 5-11)

Primary education is free. Information about the primary, infant and junior schools in the borough and how to apply for a primary place for your child

You can contact the School Admissions team by email at kingston.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk 

Secondary education (Ages 11-16)

Secondary education is free. Information about the secondary schools in the borough and how to apply for a secondary place for your child 

You can contact the School Admissions team by email at kingston.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk 

Post 16 years Education

Kingston College offers full-time and part-time courses for young people aged 16 years and over. It offers an extensive range of courses to suit all learners in a variety of subject areas. 

Visit ucas.com to find out about the UK’s universities.