These pages have been developed to provide you with accurate and relevant information along with knowledgeable advice to help you in selecting your child’s school place. Deciding on the school you would like your child to attend is a significant and exciting step for you both; and we at Pupil Services want to help you make a realistic and informed decision at the start of this important process.
The key areas of this process will be highlighted to help you focus on some of the main issues. Whether you are applying for a primary or secondary school place, we aim to give you all the information you need at the click of a button.
Pupil Service provides:
Pupil Service offers advice to parents, head teachers and school governors on all matters related to exclusion – both fixed term and permanent. They can give accurate and up to date information both on the exclusion process and the Secretary of State’s Guidance on Disciplinary Exclusion from School.
A representative from Pupil Service will attend all permanent exclusion meetings held in Oldham maintained schools. They will also be invited to and informed of any meeting being held for an exclusion that is more than 15 days. Pupil Service is informed of all exclusions that are recorded at Oldham Schools.
Pupil Service offers advice to parents who are considering teaching their children at home. Elective home education is the responsibility of parents. Pupil Service can give information on the process and the legal background on home education.
Pupil Service keeps a register of all Oldham children who are educated at home.
We have the following guides available for parents and carers covering:
You can obtain a copy by contacting us on 0161 770 3158 or by emailing pupils@oldham.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can download and print a copy using the links on this page.
You may also be interested in our factsheets: