Usually children will start school between the age of 4 and 5 years old. Nursery, childminders and pre-school are usually used before this time.
In the UK, the local County Council is responsible for the regulation of local schools and childcare providers.
The school your child attends is decided by their age and the geographical area in which you are living. For this reason, it is not usually possible to apply for a school place until you are certain of where you will live.
Childcare and schools
The Family Information Service is able to advise you on childcare and registered facilities. They also maintain lists of registered child minders. For further information please visit the Bedford.gov website.
Below is a list of childcare facilities that may be of interest to you when you start your studies at Cranfield University.
The Schools Admissions Service oversees the admissions process for children enrolling into schools. International students are advised that the admissions process cannot commence until you and your family have arrived in the UK.
For further information about enrolling your children in school, please contact the Schools Admissions Service.
