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Education


Education services are mainly provided by Essex County Council. This means that Tendring DC is not directly responsible for the provision of education services to the district. However, it is important that you can access information about education services in Tendring and this page provides you with key links to Essex County Council and other training providers.

You can now apply for a school place online via the Essex County Council website: Make an on-line application

You may also find the following leaflets useful:

Pre school leaflet - Includes advice on how to choose a pre school

Primary Schools Admission Booklet 2010-2011(Essex County Council pdf document)

Individual Primary School's Admission Policies (Essex County Council pdf document)

Secondary Schools Admission Booklet 2010-2011 (Essex County Council pdf document)

The primary and secondary education documents above include information about:

  • Essential information for parents.
  • Co-ordinated admission arrangements
  • Timetable for primary school admissions
  • Individual primary school's admission policies
  • The application process explained
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Appeals against admissions decisions
  • Home to school transport
  • Financial assistance for parents
  • Special educational needs and Essex special schools
  • School term dates
  • Primary/Secondary Schools in Essex
  • The school's information explained
  • Admission information for each primary/secondary school
  • The Essex Admissions Forum
  • A guide to information sources
  • Useful addresses and telephone numbers

The admission of pupils in county and controlled schools is the responsibility of the Local Education Authority. Queries about school admissions in the Tendring Area should be addressed to:

Planning and Admissions Service
PO Box 4261
County Hall
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1GS
Email address: admissions@essexcc.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 603 2200
Fax number: 01245 436739

Essex County Council also provides information on education welfare, pupil support and ensures full access to education for traveller children.



Page Last Updated
08 October 2009