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Your child's welfare at school

Keeping your child safe from knife crime

Find out how you can prevent your child from getting involved in knife crime

Pupil health and safety

First aid, medical needs and security in schools

School discipline and exclusions

What to expect if your child breaks the rules or is excluded from school

Making a complaint to your child's school

Dealing with concerns, contacting the school and the complaints procedure

Protecting your child from abuse: your school's role

Schools' role in child protection and handling suspected cases of abuse

School attendance, absence and your child

Support available if you're struggling to get your child to go to school

School attendance and absence: the law

Getting your child to go to school: your responsibilities as a parent

Dealing with bullying

Bullying can make your child's life a misery, but there are ways you can help stop it

Access to education for children with medical needs

The role of schools and local authorities in supporting children with medical needs

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