术语表

简要解释常见术语，并注明出处和核实日期。

基于438个官方来源和579条笔记

• England: the School Admissions Code (2021)

  • New code in force from 1 September 2021
  • Section 2 covers in-year admissions
  • Procedures differ by local authority (e.g. Leeds)

  出处: GOV.UK (Department for Education) — School admissions code · 2026-11-04核实

• England's national minimum standards for boarding schools (2022)

  • From 5 Sep 2022, 23 standards
  • Private contact with parents, time zones considered
  • Staff on duty overnight in each building
  • Guardian arrangements checked and recorded

  出处: Department for Education (England) — National minimum standards for boarding schools (from 5 September 2022) · 2022-09-05核实

• Consent for pupils' photos: Department for Education guidance

  • Consent: freely given, specific, informed, clear; withdrawable
  • No images of pupils who must not be identified
  • Ask pupils around 13; keep consent records

  出处: GOV.UK (Department for Education) — Data protection in schools: taking and using photos and videos, and using CCTV in schools · 2026-11-04核实

• London is under level 1 (exercise caution)

  • Whole country level 1
  • Beware of rental scams

  出处: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 영국 국가·지역별 안전정보 · 2026-10-30核实

• Climate: warmest-month high 23.4°C, coolest-month low 2.7°C

  • Jul average high 23.4°C
  • Feb average low 2.7°C
  • About 558 mm of rain a year

  出处: World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service) — London climatological information · 2026-10-30核实

• Rent: London average £2,338, top borough £3,739

  • London average £2,338/month (Sep 2026)
  • Kensington & Chelsea £3,739/month
  • Larger family homes can cost more

  出处: Office for National Statistics — Private rent and house prices, UK: October 2026 · 2026-10-30核实

• Airport train: Heathrow to Paddington in 15 minutes

  • 15 min to Paddington
  • Every 15 minutes
  • From £10 one way

  出处: Heathrow Express — Heathrow Express · 2026-10-30核实

• Education: England's national curriculum and key stages

  • Organised by key stages
  • Not compulsory for private schools and academies

  出处: GOV.UK — The national curriculum: Overview · 2026-10-30核实

• Tutoring: private tutors in England are not inspected by a regulator

  • No single framework or inspection
  • Check safeguarding policy and insurance
  • Meet one-to-one tutors first

  出处: Department for Education (GOV.UK) — Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities · 2026-10-30核实

• Types of school in England: state, academies, grammar and independent

  • Free state place for ages 5-16
  • Academies: free, own curriculum
  • Grammar: selective test
  • Independent: fees, registered and inspected

  出处: GOV.UK — Types of school (GOV.UK, UK Government Web Archive copy) · 2026-07-15核实

• In-year admission to English state schools: apply any time, address proof is key

  • Apply at any time
  • Proof of new address required
  • Written reply within 15 school days
  • Procedures differ by council

  出处: Hampshire County Council — In-year Scheme 2025/26 · 2025-09-01核实

• The national curriculum: Overview

  • The national curriculum sets the subjects taught and the standards expected in each subject.
  • It is divided into key stages, from the early years foundation stage (EYFS) through KS4.
  • Some key stages end with tests, including national tests in English and maths at the end of Year 6.
  • Academies and private schools do not have to follow the national curriculum.
  • Academies must still teach English, maths, science, relationships and sex education, and religious education.

  出处: GOV.UK — The national curriculum: Overview · 2026-10-29核实

• School admissions: Choosing schools - GOV.UK

  • For state-funded schools in England, check with your local council for school lists and admission criteria.
  • Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have a different process from England.
  • Private (independent) schools must be contacted directly.
  • If an EHC plan names a school, that school must give the child a place.
  • Families can visit schools, read recent Ofsted reports, check performance tables and talk to other parents.

  出处: GOV.UK — School admissions: Choosing schools - GOV.UK · 2026-10-30核实

• Find an Ofsted inspection report

  • Inspection reports are available for many provider types in England, including schools, nurseries and childminders.
  • Search works by name, URN, keyword, location or postcode.
  • Category filters (education, childcare and early education, children's social care, etc.) narrow results.
  • Childcare registration is checked through a separate linked tool, 'Check if childcare is registered'.
  • The page text does not set out the registration check steps or a publication date.

  出处: Ofsted — Find an Ofsted inspection report · 2026-10-30核实

• England state school applications: through the council, primary by 15 January, secondary by 31 October

  • Apply through the local council
  • Primary 15 Jan → 16 Apr; secondary 31 Oct → 1 Mar
  • In-year places: ask the council

  出处: GOV.UK — School admissions: how to apply · 2026-10-31核实

• Applying to English state schools from overseas: schools do not check passports or immigration status

  • State schools do not check passports or status
  • Overseas applications must be considered
  • Visitor and short-term study visas cannot enrol

  出处: Department for Education (GOV.UK) — School admissions: applications from overseas children · 2026-10-31核实

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• Ofsted report cards: five-point scale per area from November 2025

  • Report cards from 10 Nov 2025
  • Five points: urgent improvement to exceptional
  • Check the inspection date and format

  出处: Ofsted (GOV.UK) — Ofsted confirms changes to education inspection and unveils new-look report cards · 2026-10-31核实

• What a school must tell parents: England's independent school standards, Part 6

  • Publish admissions/discipline policies, complaints procedure and count, inspection reports
  • Includes provision for pupils with English as an additional language
  • England independent schools; 1 Nov 2021 version

  出处: legislation.gov.uk (UK Government) — The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, Schedule, Part 6: Provision of information · 2026-11-04核实

• UCAS Tariff points: a number for grades, used by some universities only

  • Grades turned into a number
  • Used by some providers only
  • Check each course page

  出处: UCAS — UCAS Tariff points · 2026-10-29核实

• UK Skilled Worker visa: partner and children

  • Partner and children under 18
  • Funds: £285 partner, £315 first child, £200 each extra
  • Dependants may study
  • Confirm your case officially

  出处: GOV.UK (Home Office) — Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children · 2026-10-29核实

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• UK assignment visa: Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist Worker

  • For transfers to a UK branch
  • Salary at least £52,500
  • Partner and children can come
  • No settlement on this route
  • Confirm your case officially

  出处: GOV.UK (Home Office) — Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) · 2026-10-29核实

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• England's state schools: dependants of work visa holders yes, Child Student visa holders no

  • Dependants of work/student visa holders: state school
  • Child Student visa: independent sponsor school only
  • Visitors cannot enrol in state schools
  • Confirm your case officially

  出处: Department for Education (archived GOV.UK page) — School applications for foreign national children and children resident outside England · 2026-10-29核实

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• Child Student visa: Overview - GOV.UK

  • Applicants must be aged 4 to 17; those 18 or over are directed to the Student visa instead.
  • Study at an independent school is permitted, as is study via Erasmus+ at participating academies or local authority-funded maintained schools.
  • Those aged 16 or over may work part-time during term (up to 10 hours a week) and full-time in vacations, per the page.
  • Length of stay depends on age at application and course length, plus 4 months after the course ends.
  • Dependants cannot be included; an accompanying parent needs a separate Parent of a Child Student visa.

  出处: GOV.UK (UK Government) — Child Student visa: Overview - GOV.UK · 2026-10-29核实

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• UK Child Student visa: main conditions in the Immigration Rules

  • Aged 4-17; independent sponsor-licensed school
  • Parental consent + carer letter of undertaking
  • CAS within 6 months; funds held for 28 days

  出处: GOV.UK (Home Office) — Immigration Rules Appendix Child Student · 2026-11-04核实

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