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Schools and education

Our aim is to provide children and young people of the borough with education and learning opportunities. We also support parents and carers when it comes to schooling.

Changes to OFSTED inspections

OFSTED will be using a new education inspection framework (EIF) from September 2019. The new framework sets out how they will inspect state schools, further education and skills providers, non-association independent schools and registered early years settings. Find out more.

Apply for free school meals

Your child may be eligible based on your household income.

School admissions

Start or check the status of an application on Blackburn with Darwen's parent portal.

Apply for free early years’ education

Your child may be eligible for free education from ages 2-4.

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