PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE (ELC)
Children under 5 years old can access early learning and childcare places. A child may attend a funded nursery place after their third birthday. This service can provide guidance and information on matters for children and families such as pre-school education and how to get help with finding and paying for childcare.
Aberdeen City Council offers a service for offers impartial and comprehensive details to help parents make an informed choice. The Service also offers a signposting service to help callers answer questions on
matters concerning children or families
which fall outside their remit. Your employer may also be able to help you access Childcare Vouchers through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Please be aware that you will be breaking the law and you may even be prosecuted if you leave your children unsupervised in their own at home even for a very short period of time. Please ensure that you always have childcare arrangements in place.
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For more information check:
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/family-information-service
WHERE DO CHILDREN GO TO SCHOOL?
Usually children attend their local primary
or secondary school, but this depends on where you live. To find out which is your local school, you should contact your local council or visit www.mygov.scot/register-your-child-for-a-school/ .
HOW DO PARENTS/ GUARDIANS ENROL AÂ
CHILD IN SCHOOL?
Usually the parent or guardian contactsÂ
the Head Teacher of their local school. IfÂ
a parent or guardian needs an interpreter,Â
it should be possible to provide one. IfÂ
you want your child to attend your localÂ
school, you must make a placing request.Â
Application forms are available fromÂ
schools and education offices.
CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS - SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Some children may need extra help
with their education. There are different
sorts of help these children can receive
depending on their needs.
There are special schools for children
with severe learning difficulties; however,
children only attend these schools once
they have been seen by an Educational
Psychologist. Across the North East there are:
Aberdeenshire – https://asn-aberdeenshire.org/
Aberdeen City – www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/additional-support/additional-support-learning
Moray
https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/moray/education/special-needs-education
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Sensory Support Service
There is a team of specialist teachers
who work with children with a hearing
impairment or visual impairment. Tell the
Head Teacher when enrolling your child
in school.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
Educational Psychologists work with children, young people, families, educational staff, and a wide range of other professionals to support children and young people.
ESOL NEEDS
There are specialist teachers who workÂ
with schools which have children who doÂ
not use English at home. If this is whatÂ
happens in your home, you should tellÂ
the Head Teacher when enrolling yourÂ
child in school
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FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
There are many opportunities for you toÂ
access training in areas such as EnglishÂ
as a second language. RecognisedÂ
qualifications in subjects such as businessÂ
studies, computing, engineering, etc. asÂ
well as short courses in subjects such asÂ
health and safety, first aid, are available.Â
There are also general interest andÂ
hobbies such as history, sport and art.Â
Courses are delivered during the day,Â
evenings and sometimes at the weekend.Â
North East Scotland College is the localÂ
college for further education covering theÂ
North East. There are also UniversitiesÂ
and other education establishments inÂ
Aberdeen City.
COMMUNITY LEARNING
Community learning includes learning
opportunities delivered in local
communities for young people and
adults such as English for everyday
communication (ESOL) and basic
computing.
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To find out about community learning
opportunities, visit:
Aberdeenshire – https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/cld/
Aberdeen City –
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/learning-opportunities
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/opportunities-young-people
Moray – www.moray.gov.uk/moray_
MORE INFORMATION
To find out more visit www.learndirect.com.
KEY ORGANISATIONS
An independent agency that regulates landlord and local authority housing services in Scotland.
CITIZENS ADVICEÂ
BUREAU
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SHELTER SCOTLAND
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HOUSING AND BUILDING STANDARDSÂ
TEAM
PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING UNIT
Tel: 01224 522299Â
Email: landlordregistration@aberdeencity.Â
gov.uk
KEY WORDS
HOUSES OF MULTIPLE OCCUPATIONÂ
(HMOS)
Are properties which are occupied by 3 or more unrelated people. These properties are subject to a detailed inspection by the Council and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to ensure they are safe and fit to live in.
HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
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PRIVATE SECTOR LANDLORDS AND LETTING AGENTS
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COUNCIL HOUSING
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HOUSING SERVICE.
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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL HOUSING APPLICATION
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HOUSING ADVICE
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DEMAND FOR HOUSING
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HOMELESS
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ENERGY PERFORMANCEÂ
(EPC) BANDING
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TENANCY DEPOSITÂ
SCHEMES (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS
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LODGE THEÂ DEPOSIT
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GASÂ SAFETY CERTIFICATE
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TENANT
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TENANCY AGREEMENT
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SCOTTISH LETTING AGENT REGISTER.
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