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School Preference Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) has a School Preference Adviser who can give extra help and support to parents who are applying for a school place for their child.
You can visit our Family Service Directory to find contact details for schools in the city. The directory holds a wealth of information about services for families across Brighton & Hove, so if you're looking for after school childcare or activities, the directory is the place to go!
The School Admissions Team publish annual booklets which give full details of the school admissions process. These are essential reading for anyone who is applying for a school place for their children.
Some parents may need some extra support to understand this information and the school admission system as a whole. This is where the School Preference Adviser can help.
What help can the School Preference Service offer?
The School Preference Adviser can:
- help you understand the admission criteria / requirements for different schools
- support you to complete the application, either online or in paper format
- offer advice and support if you want to appeal
Who can use the School Preference Service?
The School Preference Service is free, impartial and separate from the School Admissions Team. Anyone who feels they need some extra help when applying for schools can use the service. In particular, you might want to use the service if:
- you have difficulty completing forms
- English is not your first language
- you are new to the UK or have recently moved to the city
- you just need some help to understand the admissions process
- you are unhappy with the school that your child has been allocated a place at
Get in touch with us to speak to the School Preference Adviser.
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