Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters Quick guides Maintained nursery, school or college Maintained nurseries, schools or colleges are controlled and funded by local authorities, and include: mainstream schools (including mainstream community schools, voluntary-aided, trust, foundation, or grammar schools), nurseries (free-standing or part of a community primary school), special schools, and alternative provision (including pupil referral units). You can get information on a nursery, school and college online. Manage Cookie Preferences