Every child has something special to offer.
Let’s understand what makes yours unique, and find their path through UK education.
Understand your childTheir interests, personality and pace of growth
Find the right fitChoose a school with your child at the centre
Move forward with confidenceTurn future plans into clear, practical steps
WHAT WE EXPLORE TOGETHER
Make sense of the choices ahead.
From your first ideas to everyday school life,
we explore what matters to your family.
From nursery to Sixth Form, plan school choices and each transition around your child’s development, your family’s hopes and each school’s requirements.
Use each school’s requirements to build a practical plan for registration, documents and assessment preparation.
School life extends beyond the classroom. Think ahead about accommodation, communication and the everyday details of settling in.
These are areas we can discuss. The scope and arrangements for any service will be agreed with you.
FIND THEIR STARTING POINT
From nursery to Sixth Form,
connect early-years care, school choices and each transition.
Explore the curriculum, school culture and activities, while considering your child’s readiness for boarding and independent learning.
0+ refers to early nursery planning, rather than a standard formal school entry age. Minimum ages vary by nursery. 4+ (Reception), 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ are common entry points in England; availability varies by school. Our 0+ nursery and 4+ pathways are for day attendance only, with family support and daily care arrangements. Always check your chosen school’s current information for year groups, application dates and assessment requirements.
Every child.
Their own path.
THE TIPTOP APPROACH
Choosing to study abroad is a significant decision for the whole family. Alongside a school’s name, it matters that your child feels understood, builds confidence and has room to grow in a new environment.
Tiptop focuses on UK school education for children and young people. We aim to make each conversation practical, help parents understand their options and make sure every child’s voice is heard.
The right education helps
a child become their best self.
ONE STEP AT A TIME
A clear route through the preparation,
so each decision is an informed one.
Tell us about your child, your hopes
and the questions on your mind.
Explore schools and entry routes,
and identify what needs checking.
Prepare for age-appropriate assessments, written tests or interviews, based on each school’s requirements.
Prepare the required documents and track registration, assessment dates and application progress.
Plan travel and everyday arrangements,
ready for a new school environment.
YOUR FIRST LITTLE STEP
Choose a starting point to create a preliminary checklist.
Bring it to your first conversation with an adviser.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Every child’s circumstances are different.
Here are some questions parents often ask.
There is no single right age for every child. Alongside school entry points, consider their English, emotional readiness, independence, wishes and the support your family can provide. Our 0+ category covers early nursery planning; it is not a standard formal school entry age. Minimum ages vary, so check with your chosen nursery. You can then explore common entry points in England — 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ — and discuss individual schools. Our 0+ nursery and 4+ (usually Reception) pathways are for day attendance only. Family support, daily care and settling in are especially important.
Timelines vary, and some schools require applications more than two years ahead. Check your chosen schools’ registration, assessment and offer dates before planning documents and academic preparation. A general timeline is not a substitute for a school’s own deadlines.
Consider your child’s personality and readiness for independence, where your family lives and what each school offers. Boarding patterns, weekends and holiday accommodation can vary. Day school also calls for careful planning around travel, everyday care and family arrangements.
They can fulfil different roles. Check each school’s guardianship policy and who is responsible for holiday accommodation, travel, emergency contact and home–school communication. Confirm the details with the school and any relevant service providers.
It helps to have a brief overview of your child’s current year group, learning and English, interests, intended entry date and your family’s three main priorities. You do not need to send sensitive documents such as passports for an initial conversation. You can also use the tool above to create a checklist.
For types of early education and nursery care, see Herefordshire Council’s official childcare guidance. Minimum ages vary by provider; check with your chosen nursery. For common entry points and application timelines, see the Independent Schools Council (ISC); for an example of 4+ (Reception) entry, see Dulwich College’s official admissions information (included only to illustrate the entry stage). For guardianship arrangements, see AEGIS guidance on school guardianship policies. Always refer to your chosen school’s current requirements. Sources checked: October 2026.
LET’S TALK ABOUT THEIR FUTURE
Whether you have a plan or are just beginning to explore,
let’s talk about your child and what you hope for.