These terms set out the agreement between you and Alde Valley Academy, an independent information portal about secondary school education. By visiting or using this site, you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of them, please do not use the site.
Scope of these terms
This agreement applies to all pages published on aldevalleyacademy.org.uk. It covers your access to the site, your use of its content and the responsibilities we each hold. These terms may be updated from time to time; continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised version.
The relationship between you and us
Alde Valley Academy is an information resource. We publish guides and articles about secondary school education for readers in the UK. We are not a school, an educational institution, an exam board, a local authority or a government body. We offer no courses, no enrolment, no qualifications and no teaching services of any kind.
Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice. We do not advise on school admissions, special educational needs, legal rights, appeals or any other matter that should be handled by a qualified professional. If you need advice specific to your child or your circumstances, consult the relevant authority or a specialist in that field.
Your undertakings
You agree to use this site lawfully and respectfully. That means no attempts to interfere with its operation, no automated scraping without permission, no uploading of harmful code and no misrepresentation of your identity or your affiliation with any organisation.
You may not use content from this site to imply endorsement, partnership or any formal relationship with a school, local authority or educational body. You may not republish substantial portions of our articles on another site without permission. Brief excerpts with attribution and a link back are welcome.
Our material
All text, images, design and other content published on this site remain our intellectual property or that of our licensors. You may read, share links and quote short passages for personal or educational use. Commercial reproduction, redistribution or derivative works require prior written consent.
Where we link to external resources – school websites, government pages, support organisations – those sites operate under their own terms. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy or availability.
Disclaimers
We aim for accuracy and clarity, but this site is provided as-is. We make no warranties about completeness, timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose. Educational policies, admissions criteria and school information change frequently; always verify critical details with the school or authority directly.
We are not liable for decisions made on the basis of information found here, nor for any loss or inconvenience arising from your use of the site. Our liability, where it cannot be excluded by law, is limited to the amount you paid to access the site – which is nothing.
Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remainder stays in force. Our failure to enforce a right on one occasion does not waive that right on another.
This is an information site for general reference only. We sell no goods or services.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use content from this site in my own school newsletter or blog?
Short excerpts with attribution and a link back are fine. For anything more substantial, please contact us first at [email protected].
Does this site provide advice on school admissions or appeals?
No. We publish general information about how secondary education works in the UK, but we do not offer advice on individual cases. Speak to your local authority or a qualified adviser for help with admissions or appeals.
Who is responsible if information on the site is out of date?
We aim to keep our guides current, but policies and school details change often. Always verify critical information directly with the school or authority. We are not liable for decisions made based on content here.
Can I link to pages on this site from my own website?
Yes. You are welcome to link to any page on this site. We only ask that you do not present the link in a way that implies endorsement or partnership.
What happens if I scrape or copy large amounts of content automatically?
Automated scraping without permission breaches these terms and may result in your access being blocked. If you need bulk access for a legitimate purpose, contact us to discuss it.
Are you affiliated with any school or local authority?
No. Alde Valley Academy is an independent information portal. We are not linked to any school, local authority, exam board or government department.
What law applies if there is a dispute about these terms?
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any dispute would be handled in the courts of England and Wales.