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Some online services unavailable on Saturday 23 November and Monday 25 November

Due to essential maintenance some of our online services will be unavailable over the next few days.

  • On Saturday 23 November between 9am–5pm you will be unable to view your council tax, council tax support and housing benefits accounts or documents while we upgrade our systems.
  • On Monday 25 November between 6–11pm our online parking services will be unavailable. During this time, you won’t be able to review or pay for parking tickets or buy parking permits or visitor vouchers.

We are sorry for any inconvenience while we carry out these necessary works.

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University Technical Colleges and Studio Schools

How to apply

  1. Before you apply
  2. How to apply
  3. Dates and Deadlines

How to apply

Before you start, you'll need:
An email address.
If you need help setting up email or using the web, we offer free guidance and training in using your computer and getting online.

Apply online

You need to register first. You’ll then be sent an email giving details of how to start your application. You can do your application in stages. You can change the order of UTCs or Studio Schools listed, and other information as many times as you want before you submit the application.
Once you’re happy with your application, make sure you press ‘Submit’.
The online system checks for errors or missing information.
A reference number is sent to your registered email confirming safe receipt of your application. Please make a note of your username and Application Reference Number as you’ll need them to access your application.
You can reset your password at any time from the login page.
The address you give must be your child’s current permanent address (the place where they spend most of their time Monday to Friday) on 31 October.
If you give false or misleading information about your (or your child’s) address, the school place may be withdrawn, and you may be prosecuted.

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Data protection: We will handle your personal information in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and in accordance with the council’s Fair Processing Notice.