Date published: 4 May 2022
Salford is a welcoming city, and our aim is to help you have a safe and comfortable experience while living in Salford. This guide provides information about early years, schools, and college services you will want to access. It includes specific advice to support those arriving on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
There are many nurseries and schools across Salford. Children of families arriving under the Ukraine Family Scheme, or the Local Sponsorship Scheme for Ukraine, are entitled to a childcare or school place. You may get help towards childcare depending on your circumstances.
You may also be able to get money towards the cost your childcare through Universal credit if you are working.
Children under 5 years of age can apply for an early years or nursery place.
You can find information and advice about childcare services in Salford.
The mycity Directory can also help you find day nurseries, childminders, pre-school playgroups and out of school clubs for childcare.
Finding the right primary to or secondary school for your child is very important.
Most applications from families moving to the UK from Ukraine, at least in their first year in England, are likely to be ‘in-year’ admissions which means your child will start during the school year and not at the start.
You find information about how to apply for in-year places.
You can find information and advice about schools and learning in Salford as well as details about how to apply.
This is the place for young people, parents, and carers to find out what’s on offer from a wide range of organisations across the city. Information is provided for different age categories: 14 to 16, 16 to 18 and 19 to 24. Find My Future Directory.
Salford has many further and higher education colleges aimed at young people aged 16 over. You can find more details on how to enrol as a student.
Some colleges (but not state-funded schools) may ask to see evidence of your eligibility. Information on Further Education courses and funding is available.
Apprenticeship’s give people the skills, knowledge and experience required for many careers. They combine work, training, and study, letting you 'earn while you learn'.
To become an apprentice, you must:
You can find information about apprenticeships.
Most schools and colleges are expected to identify and meet the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You can find a directory of advice and support services available locally.
You can find classes and support to help you learn or improve your knowledge of the English language.
For information, advice, and guidance on all things to do with training and finding work email SkillsAndWork@salford.gov.uk