The new school year may have only just started but it’s already time for parents and carers to start planning ahead for next year.
The application process for secondary schools (including upper, studio schools or university technical colleges) is open from this week.

If your child starts primary, or moves on to a junior, middle, secondary, upper, studio school or university technology college next year make sure you apply for a place in good time.

The easiest way to apply for a school place for September 2015 is to visitwww.hertsdirect.org/admissions and complete the online application form. Online applications can be amended at any time up to the closing date and you can access your school offer before allocation letters are received and accept your school allocation online.