Get help finding a school place

Shortage of houses in Westminster

There is a severe shortage of both temporary and permanent accommodation in Westminster. This means that even families with a strong local connection will be offered temporary accommodation outside Westminster. To view our temporary accommodation allocations policy, click here.

Moving outside Westminster

Unless your child is in his or her GCSE or A Level years, it is unlikely that we will offer you accommodation near to their current school. This means that your child may have to move schools. We know that finding school places can be difficult and we are here to help!

Here to help

The Temporary Accommodation Support Team is on hand to help you get your child enrolled a new school near to where you are living. They may also be able to pay the cost of travelling backwards and forwards from your new area while your child waits for a place to become available.

Contact us now!

Please call the Temporary Accommodation Support Team on 020 7641 1000 for more information.