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Education and Learning

Here you can find information on learning and education - whatever your age and ability!

Schools

School education in Gloucestershire is provided by Gloucestershire Education Authority. Further information can be found in the Learning section of the Gloucestershire County Council website.

Term Dates

The Gloucestershire County Council website provides information on School term dates and holidays during term time.

Schools finder

The Gloucestershire County Council website has a facility to Find a school, college or family centre in Gloucestershire.

Further useful information on school education.

Further learning and training opportunities

Whatever your age or level of education, there is a wide range of learning and training opportunities available in Gloucestershire. For full details, visit Gloucestershire Learning site.

Further information on courses and lifelong learning can be found in our School Education section.

College, University and Higher Education

Stroud College

Stroud College offers A levels, NVQs, B-tech, national diplomas, and higher levels of HNDs and HNCs, including courses in arts, business, computing, engineering and radio broadcasting.
www.stroud.ac.uk

Further information can be found via our college, university and higher education section.

Pre-school Learning

Information on the different places your child can receive pre-school education can be found on the Department for Education and Skills website.

Sure Start

Sure Start is a national programme that aims to improve the health and well-being of families and children before and from birth, so children are ready to flourish when they go to school. You can find out more about Sure Start via the link below.
www.surestart.gov.uk

Childcare Link

The Childcare Link website provides information on different types of pre-school childcare and education available, and allows you to search for childcare providers in your area.
www.childcarelink.gov.uk

Further information and useful links can be found via our pre-school learning section.



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