Our guide to . . . Living in the UK

Our guide to Living in the UK

Now is a tremendously exciting time to be in the UK Since entering the UK market in 1997 we have grown from a company based largely in London and working in the public sector to being one of the countryrsquos leading contractors with around 1800 staff and an annual turnover in excess of pound800 million

Through a strategy of steady organic growth combined with targeted acquisitions and the backing of the Bouygues Group we are well on the way to achieving our ambitious plans for growth having diversified our activities and entered new markets sustaining growth even during the financial downturn

From major regeneration schemes and mixed-use commercial developments to award-winning projects in private and social housing education healthcare hotel and heritage sectors our appetite for the most challenging and prestigious projects ensures that we continue to deliver client satisfaction

Since coming here in 2008 I have found it to be a friendly and innovative environment in which to do business and a country with a rich history of art culture and multiculturalism ndash not just in London but across the UK Living here offers a wealth of fantastic opportunities and never more so than the climate in which we find ourselves today

Helping to build the future of the UK has been one of the Grouprsquos most exciting adventures

Be part of it

Welcome from our Chairman amp CEO

Madani Sow Chairman amp CEO Bouygues UK

Section One UK general presentation 6A Introduction to the UK 6B Time differences 8C Holidays 9

Section Two Currency and banking 10A Currency 10B Banks 10C Opening a bank account 10D ATM and credit cards 10E Exchange rate 11F International transfers 11

Section Three Practical life 12A Emergency services 12B Healthcare 12C National Insurance Number 16D Electoral Register 16E Visas 16

Section Four Moving In 18A Accommodation 18B Utilities 32

Section Five Education 36A State school system 36B Private school system 40C School holidays 43D Childcare vouchers 44E Child Benefit 45

Section Six Transport 48A London 48B Cardiff 51C Bristol 52D Oxford 52E Birmingham 53F Sittingbourne 54G Portsmouth 55

Section Seven Airports 56

Section Eight Employment tax system 58A Overview of UK income tax 58B How is it paid 58C Social Security 59

Section Nine Regional attractions 60A London 60B Cardiff 62C Bristol 63D Oxford 65E Birmingham 67F Sittingbourne 69G Portsmouth 70

Section Ten Associations 71A French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain 71B Associations Networking 71C English classes 71

Bristol | One Victoria Street (builtbybouygues)

DISCLAIMER All information provided in this document is believed to be accurate at time of writing (September 2015) This document is provided for information purposes only and Bouygues UK Ltd accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy adequacy or completeness of the information contained in the document and no express or implied warranties are or will be given

Contents

UK general presentation | Our guide to Living in the UK

b) Great Britainrsquos history

Great Britain was the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century and played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science

At its peak the British Empire stretched over a quarter of the earthrsquos surface The first half of the 20th century saw the UKrsquos strength seriously depleted in two World Wars The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council a founding member of NATO and of the Commonwealth the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy

c) The Monarchy

The monarchy is the oldest institution of government

Today the Queen is not only Head of State but also an important symbol of national unity The Queenrsquos title in Britain is lsquoElizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen Head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faithrsquo In the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man the Queen is represented by a Lieutenant-Governor

d) The Commonwealth

Although the seat of the monarchy is in Britain the Queen is also head of state of a number of Commonwealth states In each state the Queen is represented by a Governor-General appointed by her on the advice of the ministers of the country concerned and

completely independent of the British Government In each case the form of the royal title varies Other Commonwealth states are republics or have their own monarchies In British-dependent territories governors usually represent the Queen

e) Politics

The United Kingdom is a unitary democracy governed within the framework of a constitutional monarchy in which the Monarch is the head of state and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government Executive power is exercised by Her Majestyrsquos Government on behalf of and by the consent of the Monarch as well as by the devolved Governments of Scotland and Wales and the Northern Ireland Executive Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom the House of Commons and the House of Lords as well as in the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies

The UK political system is a multi-party system Since the 1920s the two largest political parties have been the Conservative Party and the Labour Party Before the Labour Party rose in British politics the Liberal Party was the other major political party along with the Conservatives

A Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government held office from 2010 until 2015 the first coalition since 1945 The coalition ended following Parliamentary elections on May 7 2015 in which the Conservative Party won an outright majority of 331 seats in the House of Commons while their coalition partners lost all but eight seats The Conservative Party is a centre-right political party

Section One UK general presentation

Capital London

Population (2015) 646 million

International dialling +44

Bouygues UK offices and business areas

A Introduction to the UK

Oxford

Stevenage

Bouygues UK | Regions - Central

London

Bouygues UK | Housing London

Bouygues UK | Construction London

Sittingbourne

Cardiff

Bristol

Exeter

Bouygues UK | Regions - Western

Manchester

Birmingham

Stourport on Severn

Stoke on Trent

Thomas Vale

Bouygues Development (all areas)

Bouygues UK | Regions - South

Portsmouth

Key UK figures

(effective from 1st January 2016)

Portsmouth | Mary Rose Museum (builtbybouygues) Birmingham | Midlands Art Centre (builtbybouygues)

UK FRANCE HONG KONG NEW YORK

UK GMT 0

France GMT + 1

Hong Kong GMT + 8

New York GMT - 5

B Time differences

C Holidays

f) Religion

Christianity is the most practiced and professed religion in England The Anglican Church of England is the established church of England with a special constitutional position in the United Kingdom Some other forms of English Christianity include Methodism Roman Catholicism Pentecostalism and Orthodoxy Other religions include Islam Hinduism Judaism Pagan movements Sikhism Buddhism and the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith

Name When Day 2015 2016 2017

New Years Day 1 January Varies 1 January 1 January 1 January

Good Friday Easter Friday 3 April 25 March 14 April

Easter Monday Easter Monday 6 April 28 March 17 April

Early May Bank Holiday First Monday of May Monday 4 May 2 May 1 May

Spring Bank Holiday Last Monday of May Monday 25 May 30 May 29 May

Summer Bank Holiday Last Monday of August Monday 31 August 29 August 28 August

Christmas Day 25 December Varies 25 December 25 December 25 December

Boxing Day 26 December Varies 28 December 26 December 26 December

Additional Bank Holiday as Boxing Day falls on a weekend

London | 71 Queen Victoria Street (builtbybouygues)

Currency and banking | Our guide to Living in the UK

You can get good rates by taking money from an ATM This depends on your home bank but this continues to be the safest way to exchange currency Post Offices provide good daily rates as well

Bureau de changes are frequently found in airports train stations town and city centres Make sure you understand the rates before committing Bureau de changes at international airports are usually the best deal

F International transfersUK electronic transfers are free on the internet However international money transfers require some effort and can be expensive with a fee andor margin on the currency exchange rate UKForex is a good site to make fast and secure international money transfers as well httpwwwukforexcouk

The easiest way to complete an international transfer is if you have a dual-currency account such as the connection between Deutsche bank and Bank of America or HSBC worldwide Please ask your bank in your country to know if there is any partnership with a British bank

Section Two Currency and banking

British currency is the Pound Sterling commonly called the pound or the GBP and symbolized by pound ldquoQuidrdquo is the slang term for pound There are 100 pence (p) to a pound

B BanksMany of the UKrsquos major banks also offer international accounts Standard banking hours are Monday to Friday from 900 until 1600 (some remain open until 1730) Many banks stay open late one day a week They may also be open on Saturdays (900-930 until 1230 or 1530)

Phone numbers for new customers

HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Lloyds Banking Group +44 (0) 845 3000 000

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

Royal Bank of Scotland +44 (0) 8457 21 31 41

During your HR Induction a member of the Human Resources department will help you to open a bank account with our current partner but feel free to choose another bank on your own

For your family

Opening a bank account is not complicated but it can take time to establish yourself as a foreigner and receive a debit or credit card Proof of employment offers the greatest credibility (done during your HR Induction with a letter of recommendation from Bouygues UK) You will need to prove that you are a resident with a postal address Proof includes utility bills (gas telephone electricity) or a rental contract A letter of recommendation from your current bank (in English) may also speed up the process One of the easiest options is to open an account with a partner bank in your country

D ATM and credit cardsYou can easily find ATMs (Automated Teller Machine) Sometimes called ldquocash pointsrdquo you should be able to use Visa MasterCard Amex Cirrus Plus and Maestro cards Cash withdrawals from some ATMs may be subject to a charge (about pound150) depending on the vendor and your bank

A Currency C Opening a bank account E Exchange rate

Practical life | Our guide to Living in the UK

b) Walk-in centres

NHS walk-in centres (WICs) ndash where you donrsquot need an appointment ndash are another option if you have a minor illness or injury Yoursquoll be seen by an experienced nurse or at some walk-in centres a doctor Most are open every day of the year and stay open outside office hours

Like the minor injuries units some walk-in centres do not treat young children so itrsquos best to check before you go with your child

You may have to wait a long time before seeing a doctor

httpwwwnhsukService-SearchWalk-in20centreLocationSearch663

How to find a GP

To see an NHS doctor you should register with a local General Practitioner (GP)

The NHS website offers listings of local doctors

httpwwwnhsukService-SearchGPLocationSearch4

Asking friends colleagues or neighbours for recommendations is always a good idea Choose the GP practice you would like to go to and check that the practice covers where you live

Contact the GP practice and ask to register with them

Registering with a GP

The GP will ask you to complete a form called a GMS1 giving details such as your name and address date of birth and NHS number (if you know it)

httpwwwnhsukchoiceintheNHSYourchoicesGPchoiceDocumentsGMS1[1]pdf

Some GP practices also want proof of your identity for example photo identity (passport or driving licence) proof of address (recent utility bill)

The GP practice will send the GMS1 to the local Primary Care Trust (PCT) The PCT may write to you to confirm that yoursquore registered with the GP practice but not always

After being registered you will receive your NHS number by post

NHS Number

If you are already registered with the GP and you want to know your NHS number or you have an old-style number and want to know your new one you can also check any recent letters you have had from the NHS as these should now include your NHS number It is important to keep a record of your NHS number safe as it will be used in any letters or health records about you

If yoursquore registered with a GP you will already have an NHS number To find out your NHS number contact your GP practice and ask them to look it up To protect your privacy you may be asked to show a passport driving licence or some other proof of identity

httpwwwnhsukNHSEnglandthenhsrecordsPagesthenhsnumberaspx

Section Three Practical life

Emergency only ndash Police ndash Fire ndash Ambulance ndash Coast Guard

NHS ndash non emergency 111

Police ndash non emergency 101

To find hospitals in England

Please visit httpwwwnhsukService-SearchHospitalLocationSearch8Hospitals

To find hospitals in Wales

Please visit httpwwwnhsdirectwalesnhsuklocalservicessearchlocalservicesaspxs=Hospital

B Healthcare Healthcare in the UK is mainly provided by the NHS (National Health Service) Britainrsquos public health care system It is the largest and oldest single-payer healthcare system in the world

Primarily funded through taxation the system is available for legal residents of the United Kingdom

Health service is free in the UK as long as you use a GP (General Practitioner) or an NHS hospital

a) General Practitioner Doctor (also called GPs)

GPs provide primary health care Medical personnel are well trained in the UK with high standards and world class facilities

If a patient needs further evaluation they are referred to a specialist

Therefore you donrsquot have money refunded and the medicine you need (and prescribed by the GP) are all sold at the default cost of pound805 with a prescription (March 2015) and free in Wales

If you need to see a specialist you will have to ask your GP who will give you a reference letter

Specialists can be expensive but the cost can be covered by private medical insurance Please ask the Human Resources department for private medical insurance information

However the private insurance company must approve the cost before any further action can be taken

Hospitals provide more specialist services including care for patients with psychiatric illnesses Hospitals also provide access to a paediatric department

A Emergency services

Portsmouth | University of Portmouthrsquos Dental Academy (builtbybouygues)

Worcester | St Johnrsquos House Medical Centre (builtbybouygues)

f) Private Medical Insurance

During your HR Induction a member of the Human Resources department will help you with any questions regarding private medical insurance

Bouygues UK recommends you subscribe to private medical insurance Our partner is BUPA and you will receive a BUPA booklet during your HR Induction containing all the relevant information

If you wish to make your own arrangements there are many other private medical insurers such as AVIVA GMC AXA

If employees choose to take out private medical insurance they will still have free access to the NHS but Bouygues UK will not help employees to pay another private medical insurer

g) National Sick Line

As a Bouygues UK employee if you are ill or injured and cannot attend work you must

Call Bouygues UKrsquos National Sick Line on +44 (0) 7967 224 387 and inform your Line Manager

You must carry out both actions no later than 900am on each day you will not be at work and on the day that you return to work

h) BUPA

Visit httpwwwbupacouk or if you have any questions about your membership or your cover please call the helpline on +44 (0) 845 60 40 623 between 8am and 8pm and they will be happy to help you

c) If yoursquore away from home

If you are away from home and you need to see a GP you can

- contact a GP surgery nearby or - visit a GP-led health centre

GP Surgeries

If you fall ill or need medical advice while yoursquore away from home or if yoursquore not registered with a GP but you need to see one you can still contact a local GP surgery to ask for treatment You can use the services directory to find GP surgeries in the area

You can receive emergency treatment from a GP surgery for 14 days ndash for example if you fall ill while on holiday If your treatment will last longer than that yoursquoll have to register as a temporary or permanent resident

You can register as a temporary resident if you are in the area for longer than 24 hours but less than three months For more information see lsquoRegistering with a GPrsquo on the previous page

If you are in the area for longer than three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that practice For more information see lsquoRegistering with a GPrsquo on the previous page

GP-led health centres

You can also visit a GP-led health centre to see a GP These are open from 8am to 8pm every day of the year You donrsquot need an appointment but you can book one beforehand if you prefer

You donrsquot need to be registered at a GP-led health centre to use it and you can see a GP there even if yoursquore registered with another GP somewhere else For more information httpwwwnhsuk

d) Paediatrics

If you have children you wonrsquot be able to find paediatricians as well spread as in other countries

You will first have to see your local GP and if a paediatrician is needed they will tell you to go to AampE (Accident amp Emergency) where hospitals have a paediatrics section

e) Waiting time

The major complaint about the UK health care system is the waiting time If the GP judges the case to be extremely urgent the doctor may bypass the normal booking system and arrange an emergency admission with a specialist or consultant Otherwise the medium wait time for a consultant-led first appointment in English hospitals is a little over three weeks (for non-emergency dental treatment such as braces for example it can be up to one year with the NHS compared with a few weeks if you go private)

The speed of in-patient admission is based on medical need and time spent waiting More urgent cases are prioritised Only about one third of hospital admissions are from a waiting list For those not admitted immediately the medium wait time for in-patient treatment in English hospitals is less than six weeks There is an effort to ensure an 18 week guarantee meaning the hospital must complete all tests and start treatment within 18 weeks of the date of the referral from the GP

Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove Police and Fire Station (builtbybouygues) 1716

Apply for a National Insurance number

As an employee Bouygues UK will apply for your National Insurance number for you

For your family ndash 16 and over

A National Insurance number is your own personal number It is unique to you and you keep the same one all your life It ensures your national insurance contributions and taxes are properly paid and recorded against your name

You must have the right to work or study in the UK to get a National Insurance number Jobcentre Plus might ask you to go to an interview to confirm your identity

If yoursquore moving to the UK you can only apply once yoursquore here

Call Jobcentre Plus to apply for a National Insurance number

Jobcentre Plus application line +44 (0) 345 600 0643

You donrsquot get a national insurance number until just before your 16th birthday It takes between two and six weeks to receive it

Citizens of EU countries other than the UK the Republic of Ireland Cyprus and Malta cannot vote in the UK Parliamentary general elections but can vote at local government elections Scottish Parliamentary elections if they are registered in Scotland National Assembly for Wales elections if they are registered in Wales and Greater London Authority elections if they are registered in London They can also vote at the European Parliamentary elections if they fill in a form stating that they wish to vote in the UK and not in their home country

This can help you with other administration registration (resident parking permits opening a bank account etc)

For more information visit httpwwwgovukvoting-in-the-uk

E VisasEuropean Economic Area citizens do not need entry clearance to enter the UK The European Economic Area (EEA) includes all EU countries plus Norway Liechtenstein and Iceland Swiss nationals also fall under this category

If you are not a European Economic Area citizen please inform a member of the Human Resources department

C National Insurance Number D Electoral Register

London | Barking | Ice House Quarter (builtbybouygues)

Torquay | Beechfield View (builtbybouygues)

London | Kilburn | Watling Place (builtbybouygues)

Moving in | Our guide to Living in the UK

A way to save money by homesharing

A homeshare is where two or more people live in a property together Each person usually has their own bedroom and facilities such as the kitchen living room and bathroom are shared

Sharing is usually cheaper than renting your own place If you live in a one bedroom flat you still need a bathroom kitchen and living room Effectively by sharing you split the cost of these extra rooms By sharing itrsquos often possible to live in a better property or in a better area than you could otherwise afford In addition to the cost factor sharing can also be a great way to live The social benefits of sharing can be a real advantage In a recent survey of Spareroom users 58 said that while the financial benefit is the most important factor they choose to live in a flatshare for both financial and social reasons

Itrsquos important to ask for a lease from whoever you are sharing with

If you live in a homeshareit is still just as important to have a legal contract with the landlord

httpwwwspareroomcouk httpwwwhomeshareukcom httpwwwflatsharecom httpukeasyroommatecom

a) How to find a property to rent

- Online search engines are one of the best ways to have an idea of the current property market and to track new properties Most sites such as Spare Room Rightmove Prime Location Find a Property and Zoopla allow you to set up alerts to find the best property for you

- If you use the search engines please make sure that the ad is not a scam httplondonandpropertycomrenting-tricks-scams

- An estate agent is a useful resource for finding the right place quickly A good agent knows the legal pitfalls and has access to a variety of housing options An agent will provide you with a description of available properties escort you to viewings and make sure your contract complies with expected standards You will find hundreds of different agencies throughout the UK

- We have a partnership with the agency French Touch Properties in London to help you to find your ideal home The founder Segolene Chambon and her friendly team help French nationals and anybody else looking for a home in London They will save you time and energy For more information and fees please contact Segolene Chambon +44 (0) 7811 723 976 httpwwwfrenchtouchpropertiescom For the regions please ask your Human Resources team for any agency recommendations

- If you have children check what the catchment area of your preferred schools is before you find a property (see lsquoSection Five - Educationrsquo)

- httpswwwgovukgovernmentuploadssystemuploadsattachment_datafile464910How_to_Rent_October_2015_FINALpdf

b) Budget

This is the most important consideration Price ranges vary depending on the location The more central a location the more it will cost Usually prices are shown per week or per calendar month (pcm)

Please see typical UK rental costs table on page 24

Location

There are a huge range of properties to rent across the UK but generally the more central and attractive the neighbourhood the more expensive it will be Use the search facilities on the websites above

Section Four Moving in

A Accommodation

Open plan living (builtbybouygues)

Contemporary and well proportioned bedrooms (builtbybouygues) Creating places for living and entertaining (builtbybouygues)

c) Accommodation search

Before searching for a property to let it is important to consider the following things

- Transport Where do you need to get to Are you expecting to work in London Bristol or Portsmouth How frequently do the trains run Travelling around a city centre is generally expensive and most people like to live as close to their work or school as possible so it is important to understand the transport cost

- Space How much space do you need If you want a garden and a spare bedroom then you will probably need to look further out If you are happy with less space then you may be able to afford to live more centrally

- Council Tax This is the system of local taxation used across the UK to part fund the services provided by local government in each county Check on the website of the estate agency or ask the agent It may vary from borough to borough or county to county You have to pay your council tax and also be registered You first need to identify the appropriate local authority httpswwwgovukfind-your-local-council

Other charges such as utilities may apply in your monthly rental

- Contact the agents or the landlords through their online or instore adverts check the property they are advertising is available and arrange a viewing You must always view any property before agreeing to rent it The lettings market throughout the UK moves extremely quickly so sometimes the property you enquire about will have gone already

d) The viewing

Once you have seen a property that you like you have asked all the questions in section c above and more and you have decided to take it you need to make an offer and confirm your decision

When you make your offer you also need to be clear about the following points

- Availability when is it available - Contract what contract length do you want in the lease

agreement - Move in date when do you want to start your contract and

move in - Furniture amp equipment what precisely is included Will there

be an inventory (record of the exact contents of the flat) Often furniture is provided and the kitchen includes a fridge oven and washing machine

- Documentation what exactly does the landlord require and when Once you have made your offer the landlord may agree immediately or may want to negotiate the price or terms

- Once a landlord has accepted an offer on the property you will need to pay a holding deposit A property is not reserved for you until the holding deposit is paid Your holding deposit is then deducted from your first rental payment

- Deposit what kind of deposit does the landlord require Will it be held in the Tenancy Deposit Scheme

- Make sure you get a receipt from the landlord or agent showing the property address and the amount you have paid

- Enquire whether the rent covers contents insurance or whether you as the tenant are responsible for your own personal belongings in case of a fire or burglary Most landlords wonrsquot

cover content but itrsquos best to find out - Bills what bills are you responsible for Are utilities (electricity

gas internet) included in the rent - Does the landlord need the property to be professional cleaned

before you leave - Is a break clause included A break clause is a term in a tenancy

agreement that allows a tenant to leave before the tenancy period comes to an end without incurring any financial penalty

- If such a clause is not included in a tenancy for a fixed period - for example six months - the tenant is usually responsible for the rent for the whole period even if they move out before that period ends

- Is smoking permitted Most properties will be non-smoking - What is the neighbourhood like - Are pets allowed

Light and spacious living rooms (builtbybouygues) A place to call home (builtbybouygues)Spaces to relax and unwind (builtbybouygues)

How does it work

Visit the property

- To avoid disappointment it is strongly recommended that you visit the flat before renting It might be an opportunity to establish a relationship with the landlord

- Confirm appointments for viewings as soon as possible The longer you wait ndash even if itrsquos only a matter of hours ndash the greater the chance that the property will be rented before you get there If possible try to visit the area around the property both during the day and at night or ask around to see what it is like Perfectly peaceful areas during the day can turn into noisy residential areas at night if there are bars nearby Likewise a calm neighbourhood in the evening may be a nightmare during the day due to traffic or construction works

Booking Fees

- Once a property has been found you may be invited to pay a reservation fee to the agency to take the property off the market This holds the property while the security and credit checks are being processed This fee is usually the value of one to two weeks rent and is deductible from the deposit It may not be fully refunded if the applicant fails the security checks and may be used to pay administration fees

- References will be required to check that the tenant is able to pay the rent every month Bouygues UK will provide you with a work certificate

e) Required Documents

- Proof of full name date of birth and nationality (passport) - Address history for the past three years - Proof of address (bank statements or a utility bill a mobile

phone bill is not suitable) - Occupation - details of salary and employer - Bank account details (done during your HR Induction) from

where the rent is to be paid each month - Contact details for a character referee - Details of previous landlord or managing agent

The Citizens Advice Bureau offers information about agreements and tenant rights httpwwwcitizensadviceorguk

f) Removal companies

A member of the Human Resources Department will be able to give you a list of companies if you need it

g) Moving in

- When you move in make it a priority to check your inventory thoroughly A good landlordagent will provide you with a very detailed report It will not only list every item but will also list the condition of the item

- Keep a copy of the amendments for your own records it will be very very useful at the end of the tenancy

- Check that each item listed is in the house and if it is not inform the landlord If you disagree with the description of the condition of something then amend your inventory accordingly

- Similarly if no descriptions of condition are added and something is in poor condition then make a note of it This also applies to fittings and woodworkdeacutecor damage stains and marks in carpetsfurniture

- You should ensure that the marked up inventory is returned to your agentlandlord within a week of picking up the keys

- Ask the landlordagent to confirm in writing that they have received and agreed to your amendments

Location Studio 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms

BirminghamCity Centre pound600 - pound700 pound600 - pound800 pound950 - pound1100 pound800 - pound1300 + pound1300

Halesowen pound420 - pound500 pound450 - pound500 pound500 - pound650 pound600 - pound750 + pound1000

Hagley pound420 - pound500 pound450 - pound500 pound500 - pound650 pound900 - pound1000 + pound1100

Kidderminster pound350 - pound450 pound400 - pound500 pound500 - pound600 pound550 - pound750 + pound1000

Droitwich Spa pound350 - pound450 pound400 - pound500 pound500 - pound600 pound600 - pound700 + pound1400

Bromsgrove pound450 - pound550 pound500 - pound600 pound550 - pound700 pound750 - pound900 + pound1250

PortsmouthCity Centre pound650 - pound800 pound550 - pound750 pound650 - pound900 pound750 - pound1000 + pound1200

Waterlooville pound550 - pound650 pound600 - pound700 pound700 - pound800 pound850 - pound1300 + pound1400

Southampton pound400 - pound500 pound500 - pound600 pound850 - pound1000 pound1000 - pound1200 + pound1100

Southsea pound500 - pound600 pound500 - pound600 pound600 - pound800 pound800 - pound1000 + pound1000

SittingbourneSevenoaks pound600 - pound700 pound700 - pound900 pound1000 - pound1300 pound1200 - pound1500 + pound1600

Tonbridge pound500 - pound700 pound750 - pound900 pound800 - pound900 pound1250 - pound 1600 + pound1700

Tunbridge Wells pound550 - pound650 pound600 - pound700 pound800 - pound1100 pound1500 - pound1800 + pound1900

Ashford pound450 - pound550 pound500 - pound700 pound700 - pound800 pound850 - pound1000 + pound1000

BristolCity Centre pound650 - pound800 pound750 - pound1000 pound950 - pound1600 pound1100 - pound1800 + pound1300

Clifton pound600 - pound700 pound700 - pound850 pound1000 - pound1300 pound1300 - pound1600 + pound1600

Redland pound550 - pound600 pound600 - pound750 pound900 - pound1300 pound1500 - pound1600 + pound1600

Olveston pound500 - pound600 pound650 - pound750 pound800 - pound1000 pound1000 - pound1300 + pound1200

Thornbury pound500 - pound600 pound550 - pound650 pound750 - pound800 pound900 - pound1200 + pound1300

Typical UK monthly rental costs (as at January 2015)

LondonCity Centre pound1600 - pound2000 pound1900 - pound2300 pound2100 - pound3100 pound2900 - pound3900 + pound5000

East pound900 - pound1300 pound1300 - pound1600 pound1600 - pound1800 pound2000 - pound2500 + pound2900

West pound1000 - pound1400 pound1300 - pound1900 pound1900 - pound2200 pound1800 - pound2300 + pound3200

South pound1000 - pound1200 pound1200 - pound1400 pound1600 - pound2000 pound1800 - pound2600 + pound2800

North pound900 - pound1300 pound800 - pound1300 pound1200 - pound1500 pound2000 - pound2500 + pound2500

Surbiton pound800 - pound1200 pound1100 - pound1300 pound1250 - pound1400 pound1700 - pound2000 + pound2000

Sidcup Kent pound750 - pound 850 pound850 - pound950 pound 900 - pound1100 pound1100 - pound1300 + pound1400

CardiffCity Centre pound580 - pound750 pound500 - pound850 pound800 - pound1100 pound750 - pound950 + pound1200

Pontcanna pound500 - pound700 pound600 - pound800 pound800 - pound950 pound900 - pound1200 + pound1200

Canton pound500 - pound600 pound600 - pound750 pound600 - pound750 pound800 - pound1000 + pound1200

Victoria Park pound500 - pound600 pound550 - pound650 pound650 - pound800 pound900 - pound1050 + pound800

Llandaff pound500 - pound600 pound500 - pound600 pound600 - pound950 pound850 - pound1000 + pound950

OxfordHeadington pound500 - pound700 pound800 - pound1000 pound1100 - pound1300 pound1200 - pound1350 + pound1500

City Centre pound600 - pound900 pound900 - pound1200 pound1200 - pound1500 pound1300 - pound1700 + pound1750

Didcot pound600 - pound800 pound750 - pound900 pound850 - pound1000 pound1250 - pound1400 + pound1400

Wantage pound500 - pound600 pound600 - pound700 pound800 - pound900 pound1000 - pound1100 + pound1300

Wallingford pound600 - pound700 pound700 - pound800 pound1200 - pound1500 pound1400 - pound2000 + pound2000

Typical UK monthly rental costs (as at January 2015) continued

- Greater London | South East London | Sidcup the surrounding areas in the county of Kent are good locations if your are working in Central London as it takes only 25 minutes by train to Waterloo East In Kent prices are a bit more affordable than in Central London This is a very family-friendly part of Greater London with areas including Eltham Bexleyheath Welling Beckenham

- West London | Ealing consisting of several small villages there are different areas within Ealing including North South and East Ealing all of which are worth exploring The new Crossrail in 2018 will connect Ealing to Canary Wharf in 26 minutes The area is well connected in terms of transport and access to the west and north of London is easy thanks to the M4 and M40 Ealing is an attractive area for families and young professionals and more affordable than central London

Cardiff

- Llandaff City a 20 minute walk from the city centre with a good bus and train service into Cardiff With its own Cathedral the area is small and quite affluent with attractive shops and pubs

- Pontcanna a 10 minute walk from the city centre and has a good bus service running into Cardiff The area is quite affluent with large areas of parkland and a small selection of shops cafeacutes and pubs

- Pontprennau a 10 minute walk from the Bouygues UK office at Cardiff Gate It is approximately five miles from Cardiff city centre and with an hourly bus service into the city The area has a few shops a community centre and medical centre and a retail park nearby with Asda BampQ McDonalds and a selection of furniture stores onsite There is a new primary school which will take pupils from September 2015

- Victoria Park a 20 minute walk from Cardiff city centre and with a good bus service to the city This is an attractive area with some lovely parks

h) More details about those locations

London

- North London | Islington well located for those working in the City or commuting between London and Paris because of its proximity to the Eurostar at Kings Cross Station With a rich nightlife with many theatres concert halls jazz bars pubs and restaurants there are lots of things to do in the area It is also a fantastic area for shopping with many high street chains independent retailers and vintage shops There is also the opportunity to enjoy public gardens such as Duncan Terrace Gardens or St Maryrsquos Church Gardens

- North West London | West Hampstead an area popular with young professionals because of its direct link to Waterloo on the Jubilee Line Thanks to the Jubilee Line and the overground train station this area provides easy access to both the international school in Wembley (the Lycee Winston Churchill) and College Francais Bilingue de Londres (CFBL)

- South West London | Clapham a family-friendly neighbourhood with an impressive array of facilities for children With a village atmosphere there are parks galore It is also a very popular area for young professionals with lot of fantastic pubs bars and restaurants From the Clapham Junction underground station Bouygues UKrsquos Waterloo office is 10 minutes away

- Greater London | South West London | Surbiton a nice area in Surrey with a small town centre and nearby Kingston offers a choice of shops and restaurants From Surbiton you can reach London Waterloo in about 15 minutes on a fast direct service as well as places further afield including Portsmouth and Southampton This has made Surbiton a convenient and attractive location This is a great area for families

- Greater London | South East London | Canada Water a freshwater lake and wildlife refuge in Rotherhithe in the Docklands Canada Water tube station provides fast connections to the rest of London with Canary Wharf one stop away and Waterloo less than 10 minutes Cross the River Thames with the Clipper which is a boat providing river bus services and Thames river cruises and walk to Canary Wharf or Greenwich This area is nice for families and professionals

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Birmingham | Library of Birmingham | copy iStock ID 57760262

Birmingham | Aerial view of city centre | copy iStock ID 37300376

Birmingham

- Birmingham City Centre offering fabulous shops and restaurants fantastic street entertainment and stunning architecture Birminghamrsquos Moseley village was crowned the best place in the UK for city living in 2015

- Halesowen this medium sized town has a small town centre with a supermarket and a small selection of shops The area has good schools and offers an easy commuting distance to Stourport (30 minutes) and Birmingham (30 minutes) Halesowen is very close to Junction 3 of the M5

- Hagley a smaller desirable town with a few deli style shops and restaurants - as a result it is more expensive Hagley is near good schools and the townrsquos train station offers easy commuting distance to Stourport (20 minutes) and Birmingham (40 minutes) It is close to Junction 4 of the M5

- Kidderminster a large town with a selection of supermarkets department store banks and restaurants which has been redeveloped quite a lot in recent years There is a large train station providing access to Stourport (10 minutes) and Birmingham (50 minutes) The nearest motorway the M5 (Junction 4 and Junction 5)

- Droitwich Spa a small historic town with a traditional high street and supermarkets close to Junction 5 of the M5 You can reach Stourport in 25 minutes and Birmingham in five minutes by car There is a train station too

- Bromsgrove a larger town with a good selection of shops and supermarkets Easy access to Junction 4 of the M5

Oxford

- Oxford city centre combining its role as a first class academic and cultural centre with being a modern industrial city both its educational and cultural facilities are excellent Traffic is carefully controlled in the old city and there are excellent car parks on the outskirts with Park amp Ride bus connections to the centre Oxfordrsquos industrial heart is located outside the ring road where traffic is intense Shopping is best in the city centre where there is a large choice of high street stores as well as small specialist shops Most supermarkets are located outside the centre

- Headington a characterful residential area to the east of the city centre separated by the London road into lsquooldrsquo and lsquonewrsquo areas Headington is within easy reach of the main routes out of town as well as the arearsquos principal employers - in medicine research and education Headington boasts a range of services including shops cafeacutes and restaurants

- Summertown this vibrant shopping and business centre with an attractive residential area is bounded by the River Cherwell to the east and the Oxford canal to the west It offers easy access to a range of shops and services of all kinds and to sports and leisure facilities and open countryside

- Abingdon A market town five and a half miles south of Oxford city centre and five miles north of Didcot There are regular bus services to Oxford and the surrounding areas are run by Stagecoach Oxfordshire Thames Travel the Oxford Bus Company and smaller independent companies There is no rail service in Abingdon ndash the nearest major stations with taxi ranks are Oxford (eight miles) and Didcot Parkway (seven miles)

- Didcot offering the Orchard Shopping Centre this is a great place for shoppers to go with over 30 stores and restaurants as well as a modern cinema complex The Cornerstone Arts Centre and Civic Hall have some fantastic events on throughout the year from dance classes and art exhibitions to workshops and productions for all the family Didcot has two leisure centres with swimming pool gym or exercise classes Didcot has a train station which provides the fastest route to the Abingdon office and also has direct trains to London Paddington

- Wantage a pleasant market town roughly 15 miles south-west of Oxford built of red brick and local stone is rich in history - noteable the birthplace of King Alfred the Great

- Wallingford a market town which sits on the west banks of the River Thames with a regular bus service to Oxford

- Accommodation Oxford is a very expensive city to rent or buy property particularly in the city centre Summertown and Headington

Portsmouth

- Portsmouth City Centre Old Portsmouth Eastney and Gunwharf are attractive and lively areas Landport is close to the centre which is handy for shops trains etc

- Waterlooville this medium sized town on the outskirts of Portsmouth offers open countryside stretching for miles just minutes away plus there are good travel links with the A3(M) motorway is on the doorstep There is a pedestrian shopping precinct four big supermarkets and lots of activities including a leisure centre with a swimming pool and gym and nearby are quiet country pubs and the sea There are good links to Portsmouth the nearest city

- Southsea close to the city centre Southsea offers great museums exciting places to visit and is home to some of the South coastrsquos most historic sites as well as two distinct shopping areas in close proximity to each other The area is well served by public transport - less than five minutes away from the town centre yoursquoll find Albert Road which is home to the

Kingrsquos Theatre which has a wide and varied range of eateries and bars Between the sea and the shops yoursquoll find the beautiful Southsea Common Many of the major events that take place in Portsmouth are based on and around the Common

- Southampton the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England it is situated 19 miles (31 km) north-west of Portsmouth Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest Housing in the centre of Southampton ranges from luxurious new developments to more traditional townhouse accommodation Ocean Village forms a waterside community with its own amenities such as restaurants shops and two cinemas

Sittingbourne

- Sittingbourne accommodation around the Bell Road Woodstock Road the Park Drive area and the surrounding villages are all very attractive

- Borden a village situated immediately south west of Sittingbourne with an excellent primary school

- Sevenoaks surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside with the woods hills and valleys of the North Downs the landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has extensive areas of scientific interest and nature conservation The surrounding area features some of the finest historic houses and castles in England including the beautifully preserved Chartwell The town has a good choice of accommodation - there are a selection of both private and state schools and the town has lots of good shops bars and restaurants The combination of a short commuting time and an outstanding choice of schools makes Sevenoaks a great choice for families

especially those relocating from London the regions or abroad Sevenoaks has a fast connection to London ndash 30 minutes by train directly to London

- Ashford with its fast direct train service to London (40 minutes) and to Paris (two hours) Ashford has a dynamic development plan to ensure the town grows in a way that suits both its existing residents and welcomes new families Outside the town centre Ashford has a wealth of natural heritage charming villages and woodland areas Some of the best areas to rent in the town centre include the Queens Road Elwick Road and Hythe Road areas

- Tonbridge an historic spa town this important geographical area has excellent access to London the coast the international airports of Gatwick Heathrow and Stansted as well as the international rail terminal at Ashford providing services to mainland Europe Leisure activities in the region include sailing on the Kent coast and at inshore reservoirs walks and bridleways racing at Folkestone and Lingfield and several championship golf courses

Bristol

- Bristol this is a great place to live with many different areas including beautiful Victorian houses in Bishopston Redland and Clifton and new housing developments in the city centre

- Bishopston a suburb situated around the main high street Gloucester Road (A38) which is well known for its pubs and restaurants and is well used by local residents There are several supermarkets as well as independent retailers

- Redland an affluent suburb of Bristol situated between Clifton Cotham Bishopston and Westbury Park The southern part of Redland is served by Redland railway station on the Severn Beach Line and served by bus services operated by First Bristol

- Clifton a beautiful place to live it is expensive but close to the city centre Clifton is served by Clifton Down railway station and by frequent bus services from central Bristol

- Shirehampton easy reach to city centre 30 minutes on Park amp Ride bus or the train station is five minutes from city centre

- Alveston Olveston Tockington and Thornbury these are all lovely villages just off the M5

Modern technologies in contemporary homes (builtbybouygues)

Affordable and energy efficiency (builtbybouygues)

Functional and environmentally responsible (builtbybouygues)

c) Internet

There are many different options for internet access in the UK offering different product packages a few examples of different packages can be found below (as at December 2014)

Company For Who Monthly prices for basic package (broadband+phone)

BT Anyone who wants broadband and TV in one package

pound2375

Virgin Anyone who wants broadband and TV in one package OR Anyone within a fibre optic serviced area

pound2840

Sky Anyone who wants broadband and TV in one package

pound2450

Talk Talk Anyone looking for broadband only or broadband and TV

pound19

Remember that you have to pay the TV Licence if you have a TV httpwwwtvlicensingcouk

a) Gas and Electricity

It is easy to switch providers so donrsquot worry too much about which company the previous tenants used

Choose the provider that will offer you the best deal (EDF Energy British Gas EOn nPower Scottish Power)

The new provider will take a meter reading so you only start paying for what you use

They can also tell you who the previous provider was and how to cancel that account

You will need to provide your address and your bank account details

You can easily compare the different companies httpwwwuswitchcomgas-electricity

b) Water

Thames Water is the only water supplier within the Greater London area You can set up a new Thames Water account via phone +44 (0) 800 980 8800 (free from a landline) or online httpwwwthameswatercouk

For providers in other parts of the UK please see the table below

Company Geographic areaAnglian Water East of England

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Wales

Severn Trent Water West Midlands East Midlands

Southern Water South East England

South West Water South West England

Thames Water Greater London Thames Valley

Wessex Water South West England

You will need your new address the date you moved in the meter reading of your new property (only if the property is metered) the names you want to appear on the account your contact details

Charges are based on a fixed charge and a variable charge

For houses without a water meter (typically those built before 1989) variable rates are based on a calculation of average annual rents

Charges cover both water usage and waste water services

B Utilities

A place to call lsquohome (builtbybouygues)

Spacious Homes designed to suit your lifestyle (builtbybouygues)34

d) Insurance

Buildings and contents insurance is placed under the bracket of home insurance It is a combined insurance that will cover or replace any damage that might occur to the house or its contents including loss Building insurance is essential for all mortgaged houses and the majority of other homeowners who do not have a mortgage will also have this type of insurance It is possible to get the two insurances separately although you will find that most providers offer them as a combined cover

For the tenants

Contents insurance this covers all items in your house which are not fixed to the property for example your furniture jewellery appliances and clothing Most of the available contents insurance policies will even cover things like the contents of your refrigerator and freezer The cheapest type is indemnity insurance This cover will replace exactly what was there before so if you claim for a washing machine that was already three years old you will be given a replacement washing machine that is three years old The more expensive ldquonew for oldrdquo option will give you a brand new replacement for whatever gets damaged or stolen thus you would get a brand new washing machine regardless of the age of your previous one Any of these damages must have been beyond your control This is optional

For the landlords owners

Buildings insurance this insurance covers your house in case of a disaster where your house is so badly damaged that it needs to be completely rebuilt The event which caused the damage must have been completely beyond your control for example storm or flood damage a major fire smoke or explosions water leakageburst pipes subsidence or third party vandalism or damage etc Mortgage providers will insist that you take out this cover as it means they will be able to recover their losses in such events It is like a type of security or collateral for the loan that they have given to you You can compare the insurance httpwwwgocomparecom

Wolverhampton | Wilkinson Primary School (builtbybouygues)Wolverhampton | Wilkinson Primary School (builtbybouygues)

The English education system has an excellent reputation with students from the UK and around the world attending school here The system is overseen by the Department for Education and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills

The education system is divided into

- Nursery (ages 0 - 4 years - includes pre-school ages 3 - 4 years) - Pre-school (ages 3 - 4 years) - Primary education (ages 4 - 11 years) - Secondary education (ages 11 - 18 years) - Higher education (ages 18+ years)

A State school systemLocal authorities are responsible for implementing policy for public education and state schools at a regional level

Education is mandatory between the age of five and sixteen Students may then continue their secondary studies for two years (Sixth Form) taking A-level qualifications

a) Nurseries (0 - 4 years including pre-school year between 3 and 4)

From birth to four years old children can attend private nurseries They are paid for privately which cost on average (depending on location) from pound40 per day to pound120 per day

There is huge demand for nursery providers in towns and cities so it is recommended that you register with one or several as soon as possible

Please note Waiting list fees are not refundable

Once you have booked specific days per week (from one to five) it is not always possible to change them (you may be able to swap days on specific occasion with a fee) and it is expected that you will pay the nursery 12 months a year even when your child is on holiday or sick or even if the staff is training You can cancel your arrangement by giving between one and three monthsrsquo notice

Opening times for nurseries may vary usually 8am to 630pm They operate during school holidays

All providers are regulated inspected and reports are available on the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) website httpwwwofstedgovukreports

Please note If you canrsquot find a place donrsquot hesitate to call the nursery you want to use many times and go and visit them to show that you are very motivated

Education | Our guide to Living in the UK

b) Pre-schools (3 - 4 years)

Children aged three to four are entitled to a free place at a private nursery or pre-school depending on availability All three and four year olds in England are entitled to 570 hours of free early education or childcare a year This is often taken as 15 hours each week for 38 weeks of the year not during school holidays The pre-school grant is paid by the Council and may be worth up to pound2300 per year

Applications have to be done directly with the pre-school or nursery We strongly recommend you contact the childcare provider that you are interested in and request a full copy of their admissions criteria and discuss their application process

Ask the provider how they operate Some schools offers three hours a day during the week either 9am to 12pm or 1230pm to 330pm others two and a half days but if you want your child to be there full time you will need to fund the hours which exceed 15 hours per week Early education and childcare can be provided by (before a child starts primary school)

- private nurseries - pre-schools - childminders and nannies - Sure Start childrenrsquos centres - Sure Start childrenrsquos centres give

help and advice on child and family health parenting money training and employment Some centres also provide early learning and full day care for pre-school children

When you visit them just ask them if they are enrolled in the 15 hours a week process

Questions you may ask

Special needs does the provider have facilities and suitably qualified and experienced staff to look after any special needs your child may have Is there special provision for those with physical or learning disabilities Is there a language requirement that could aid your child

Curriculum is it broad and balanced Will your child have an adequate range of options Are there specialist teachers

The staff how well qualified are they Is there reasonable staff stability Do staff stay long in post

Extra activities does the provider offer an exciting activities programme that will stimulate your childrsquos interest

Section Five Education

London | Tower Hamlets | Bow School (builtbybouygues)

- A grammar school is a selective school which uses the lsquo11 plusrsquo exam (about 10 of children pass the exam)

- Independent schools or public schools private schools that charge fees and with waiting list fees (non refundable)

- At the end of the compulsory period of education at the age of 16 all students take their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam If they are successful itrsquos then possible to attend a two year preparation in a College or a Sixth Form (in state schools or public schools) to take A levels Pupils usually choose three subjects to study at A level and get a notation with the highest grade being A

- About 90 of English pupils are in state schools To check a schoolrsquos examination performance go to httpwwwschoolsnetcom

e) Higher Education (18+)

In terms of popularity with international students overall the UK lags only behind the considerably larger US ndash unsurprising given the strong global reputation enjoyed by UK universities 70 UK universities feature in the QS World University Rankingsreg 201415 with four currently ranked among the worldrsquos top six

The University of Cambridge and Imperial College London are currently ranked joint second in the world while the University of Oxford and UCL (University College London) are tied in fifth place Kingrsquos College London (KCL) and the University of Edinburgh are also in the global top 20 and the University of Bristol and University of Manchester are both within the top 30

A total of 19 UK universities appear in the top 100 and another 10 make the top 200 In short a shortage of exciting options will not be an issue if yoursquore looking to study in the UK

Other qualifications and courses include Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge Pre-U

QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by British Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Company

c) Primary education (Four ndash 11)

- Formal primary education begins in the year a child turns five The school year begins in early September so if your child is born on 31st August heshe should wait a year before joining the Reception class

- State primary schools are free but their admission is usually subject to the catchment area

- Each school is rated by Ofsted which is the Office for Standards in Education Childrenrsquos Services and Skills They inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages httpwwwofstedgovukreports

- The deadline for primary school applications is usually on 15th January in the year a child is due to start school The applications have to be done through the council website

- For Admissions during the school year there are different ways to apply for a place in a school outside the normal admissions process depending on the school you wish to apply for Please check the relevant council website

- Children will have national assessments at key points during their primary education - A phonics check near the end of year 1 - A teacher assessment at the end of key stage 1 in

mathematics reading and writing informed by pupilsrsquo scores in externally-set but internally-marked tests (writing will be partly informed by the grammar punctuation and spelling test) and the teachersrsquo assessment of speaking and listening and science

- National tests at the end of key stage 2 in mathematics reading grammar punctuation and spelling and a teachersrsquo

assessment of mathematics reading writing and science - All maintained schools in England are required to follow the

National Curriculum which is made up of twelve subjects

d) Secondary School (11-18)

- Pupils progress from primary to secondary school at the age of 11 A few areas have three-tier education systems with an intermediate middle level from age 9 to 13

- Under the National Curriculum all pupils undergo National Curriculum Tests (NCTs) towards the ends of Key Stage 2 (Year 3Year 4Year 5 and Year 6) in the core subjects of Literacy Numeracy and Science

- Pupils normally take their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams in the last two years of Key Stage 4 (year 10 and 11) but may also choose to work towards the attainment of alternative qualifications such as the General National Vocation Qualification (GNVQ)

- The Sixth Form (sometimes referred to as Key Stage 5) describes the years 12 and 13 of the schooling system This is the final (optional) two yearsrsquo of secondary education where students usually sixteen to eighteen years of age prepare for their A-level (or equivalent) examinations

Type of schools

- Secondary schools comprise comprehensive foundation or grammar schools and free schools (set-up by local parents and run by organisations like Foundation Schools) - a comprehensive school is a secondary school that does

not select children on the basis of academic attainment or aptitude It depends on the catchment area

French bilingual schools in West London

School name Age Address WebsiteEcole Jacques Preacutevert (Hammersmith)

4 ndash 11 years 59 Brook Green W6 7BE httpwwwecoleprevertorguk

Le Heacuterisson School (Hammersmith)

2 ndash 6 years Rivercourt Methodist Church Rivercourt Road W8 9JT httpwwwleherissonschoolcouk

La Chouette School (Ealing)

2 ndash 6 years 17 The Mall W5 2PJ httpwwwlachouetteschoolcouk

Ecole primaire Andreacute Malraux (Ealing)

4 ndash 11 years 44 Laurie Road W7 1BL httpwwwlyceefrancaisorguk

French bilingual schools in South London

School name Age Address WebsitelrsquoEcole de Battersea (Battersea)

3 ndash 11 years Trott Street Battersea SW11 3DS httpwwwlecoledespetitscouk

Ecole primaire Marie DrsquoOrliac (Fulham)

4 ndash 11 years 60 Clancarty Road SW6 3AA httpwwwlyceefrancaisorguk

LrsquoEcole des Petits (Fulham)

3 ndash 6 years 2 Hazlebury Road SW6 2NB httpwwwlecoledespetitscouk

Ecole Primaire de Wix (Clapham)

4 ndash 11 years Wixrsquos Lane SW4 0AJ httpwwwlyceefrancaisorguk

Private schools which charge fees can offer a different environment of learning for some students Other schools offer a specialty focus It is important to visit a school to determine the best fit for you and your child Most private schools have open days for prospective parents but it is wise to ask to make an appointment to visit on a normal working day

International schools

a) French schools

The French schools are expensive and in high demand so getting places can be difficult

French bilingual schools in Central London

School name Age Address WebsiteLyceacutee franccedilais Charles de Gaulle (South Kensington)

6 ndash 17 years 35 Cromwell Road SW7 2DG httpwwwlyceefrancaisorguk

La petite eacutecole bilingue (Notting Hill)

18 months ndash 9 years

90 Oxford Gardens W10 httppetiteecolebilinguefreefr

lrsquoEcole bilingue de Londres (Edgware Road)

3 ndash 11 years St Davidrsquos Welsh Church St Maryrsquos Terrace W2 httpwwwlecolebilinguecom

Ecole Jeannine Manuel (Holborn)

4 ndash 17 years 43-45 Bedford Square WC1B 3DN httpwwwecolejeanninemanuelorguk

B Private school system

Learn French ndash other options

- You still have other options to learn French with the CNED httpwwwcnedfr

- FLAM schools are spread across the entire United Kingdom This is important especially for families spread throughout

the country and for which there is nothing except the entry in CNED correspondence courses httpwwwavenuedesecolescomimagespdfsListe_Petites_ecoles_Flam_20130429_ABIpdf

French bilingual schools in North London

School name Age Address WebsiteLycee International de Londres Winston Churchill (Wembley Park)

5 ndash 15 years in 2015 5 ndash 16 years in 2016 5 ndash 17 years in 2017

Forty Lane Wembley HA9 9HD httpwwwlyceeinternationallondon

Collegravege Franccedilais Bilingue de Londres (Kentish Town)

5 ndash 15 years 87 Holmes Road NW5 3AX httpwwwcfblorguk

Chalcot Montessori School (Chalk Farm)

2 ndash 5 years 9 Chalcot Gardens NW3 4YB httpwwwcmsamicouk

La petite eacutecole bilingue (Gospel Oak)

3 ndash 11 years 22 Vicarrsquos Road NW5 4NL httppetiteecolebilinguefreefr

La petite ruche (Kentish Town)

2 ndash 5 years 49 Willes Road NW5 3DN httpwwwlapetiteruchecouk

Les Petites Etoiles (Tufnell Park)

2 ndash 5 years St Georgersquos Hall Crayford Road N7 0ND httpwwwlespetitesetoilescouk

French bilingual schools out of London

School name Age Address WebsiteEcole francaise de Bristol 2frac12 years

ndash 5 years and more once a week

PO Box 311716 Vivian Street Bristol South BS3 9FE httpwwwecolefrancaisebristolcouk

b) Other international schools

School name Age Address WebsiteThe American School in London

4 ndash 18 years One Waverley Place London NW8 ONP httpwwwaslorg

ACS International Schools 3 ndash 18 years London Road Egham Surrey TW20 0HS httpwwwacs-schoolscom

The European School Culham 4 ndash 15 years Oxfordshire Thame Lane Culham Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3DZ

httpwwwesculhameu

International School of London Surrey

3 ndash 17 years Old Woking Road Surrey GU22 8HY httpwwwislschoolsorgsurreyhome

International School of London 3 ndash 17 years Main Campus 139 Gunnersbury Avenue London W3 8LG

httpwwwislschoolsorglondonhome

a) Term dates

In England and Wales the school year traditionally runs from the first week of September to mid July of the following calendar year Most schools operate a three term per school year system Each term is divided in half by a holiday commonly known in the UK as the half term holiday approximately two weeks in duration

Autumn term - The Autumn school term runs from early September to late

December - The Autumn half term holiday falls in late October around

Halloween time - The Christmas holidays separate the Autumn term from the

Spring term

Spring Term - The Spring school term runs from early January to Easter - The Spring half term falls in mid February - The Easter holidays separate the spring term from the summer

term Some education authorities are now setting a fixed spring break in place of a moveable Easter break

Summer term - The Summer school term runs from Easter to mid July - The Summer half term falls in late May and occasionally into

early June - The UK school summer holidays which begin in mid July usually

consist of six weeks and mark the end of the academic year

C School holidays

Penarth | Penarth Learning Community (builtbybouygues)

a) What is Child Benefit

Child Benefit is a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child It is usually paid every four weeks but in some cases can be paid weekly and there are separate rates for each child The payment can be claimed by anyone who qualifies

b) Who can get a Child Benefit

You may be able to claim Child Benefit if any of the following apply

- Your child is under 16 years - Your child is over 16 years and in relevant education or training - Your child is 16 or 17 years has left relevant education or

training and is registered for work education or training with an approved body

You can claim Child Benefit even if your child doesnrsquot live with you However if they live with someone else you can only claim Child Benefit if

- You pay towards the upkeep of your child - What you pay is at least the same as the amount of Child Benefit

you get for your child - The person bringing up your child is not claiming Child Benefit

for them

You can also claim Child Benefit for a child even if yoursquore not their parent but you have to be responsible for them to qualify

Child Benefit is available to everyone depending on your income

- If you or your partner earn over pound60000 per year you will not be entitled to Child Benefit

- If you or your partner earn over pound50000 per year you will be

entitled to a reduced amount of Child Benefit - If you or your partner earn under pound50000 per year you will be

entitled to the full Child Benefit allowance

httpswwwgovukchild-benefitoverview

c) Child benefit rates

If both parents claim for the same child only one of you will get Child Benefit for them If two families join together the eldest child in the new family qualifies for the pound2070 per week rate If yoursquore entitled to Child Benefit for any other children yoursquoll get the pound1370 per week rate for each of them (rates in April 2015) httpswwwgovukchild-benefit-rates

d) Child Tax Credit

You could get Child Tax Credit for each child yoursquore responsible for if theyrsquore

- under 16 - under 20 and in approved education or training

You donrsquot need to be working to claim Child Tax Credit

You get money for each child that qualifies and Child Tax Credit wonrsquot affect your Child Benefit httpswwwgovukchild-tax-creditoverview

There is an online questionnaire you can use to find out if you might qualify for Child Tax Credit httpwwwtaxcreditsinlandrevenuegovuk

b) Childcare

As school usually starts start at 9am and ends at 330pm if both parents work typical office hours you may need wraparound care to look after your children before and after they attend school This can be provided by

- Breakfast clubs the clubs are often run by schools but can also be community run Schools themselves are the most common location for breakfast clubs The clubs run before the school opens usually from 730am

- After school clubs the clubs are often run by schools but can also be community run Schools themselves are the most common location for after school clubs The clubs operate after the school day ends usually between 330pm and 6pm

- For any questions about local and national childcare please contact the Childrenrsquos Information Service (CIS) on +44 (0) 800 096 0296 or httpwwwfamilyandchildcaretrustorg

- You can contact a recruitment agency (eg httpwwwtiniescom) for information about childminders and nannies

- When you employ a nanny you have to pay National Insurance and herhis taxes

- Local to you Sitters is a reference-checked babysitter service with professional childcare experience httpwwwsitterscouk

- To book a French-speaking nanny httpwwwouimamancouk - Donrsquot hesitate to ask to your local school if they know local

childminder as well The childminders can do pick up and drop off as well Some offer holiday cover

- During half term most schools welcome holiday camps which are independent from school Ask the school or other parents for more information

Please go on the following websites httpwwwavenuedesecolescom or httpwwwmumsnetcom

D Childcare vouchersYou can use Childcare Vouchers for children up to the age of 15 (until 1st September following their 15th birthday) or 16 if they are disabled (until 1st September following their 16th birthday)

The UK childcare system is similar to the French system In the UK there is a monthly salary sacrifice option

For more information about Bouygues UK childcare vouchers please ask the Human Resources team

E Child Benefit

Fareham | CEMAST Fareham College

London | Westminster | Amberley Road | ARK Atwood Primary School (builtbybouygues)

London | Brent | The Village School (builtbybouygues) Fareham | CEMAST | Fareham College (builtbybouygues)

e) Working tax credit

You can get Working Tax Credit if you or your partner is working enough hours a week and your income is low enough You donrsquot need to have children to qualify

Who can get Working Tax Credit

The number of hours a week you have to work to be able to get Working Tax Credit depends on your circumstances If yoursquore single or in a relationship and have no children you can qualify if

- You are 25 years or over and work at least 30 hours a week or - You are 16 years or over and work at least 16 hours a week and

you are disabled and you get a qualifying benefit or - You are 60 years or over and you work at least 16 hours a week

If yoursquore single and have at least one child you can qualify if

- You are 16 years or over and work at least 16 hours a week and you are responsible for a child or young person

If yoursquore in a couple and you are responsible for a child or young person you can qualify if

- You are 16 years or over and you or your partner works at least 16 hours a week and the two of you work at least 24 hours a week between you in total For example you can meet this condition if you work 16 hours a week and your partner works eight hours a week If only one of you works that person must work at least 24 hours or

- You are 16 years or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and you are disabled and you get a qualifying benefit

- you are 16 years or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and your partner is a hospital in-patient or entitled to Carerrsquos Allowance or in prison or gets certain disability benefits

- You are 60 years or over and work at least 16 hours a week

There is an online questionnaire you can use to find out if you might qualify for Working Tax Credit Please go to HM Revenue amp Customrsquos website at httpwwwhmrcgovuk

London | Oyster travel card on Underground map | copy iStock ID 19448023 London | Westminster Bridge and Big Ben | copy John Mitchell

Transport | Our guide to Living in the UK

d) Black Cabs

Londonrsquos famous taxis also called black cabs can be booked in advance hailed on the street or picked up from designated taxis ranks To book them in advance please check the Transport for London httpwwwtflgovukmodestaxis-and-minicabsbook-a-taxi

e) Minicabs or private hire cars

A minicab or private hire car is a car with a driver available for hire on a pre-booked basis They can be booked by telephone text email or in person and can be found at most train stations They must have special disks on the front windscreen and rear window to show that they are licenced

f) Cycling

The number of cyclists on London roads has more than doubled in the past decade Spending will be targeted to deliver substantial improvements and a range of radical measures will improve the safety of cyclists

Santander Cycles is a public bicycle hire scheme in London popularly known as lsquoBoris Bikesrsquo after Boris Johnson who was the Mayor of London when the scheme was launched For more information go to httpwwwtflgovukmodescyclingsantander-cycles

g) Driving in London

There is a charging zone in London known as the Congestion Charge It aims to reduce congestion and to raise investment funds for Londonrsquos transport system

The Congestion Charge is an pound1150 daily charge for driving a vehicle within the charging zone between 0700 and 1800 Monday to Friday The easiest way to pay the charge is by registering for Congestion Charge Auto Pay The penalty charge is pound130 (pound65 if paid within 14 days) A car park space is between pound4 and pound650 per hour httpwwwtflgovukmodesdrivingcongestion-charge

Other ways to travel through London Docklands Light Railway lsquoDLRrsquo River bus services local trains local trams Emirates Air Line Cable Car

Section Six Transport

Our office is located at Elizabeth House 39 York Road London SE1 7NQ

London has one of the largest urban transport networks in the world with integrated bus river and road systems spanning the cityrsquos 32 boroughs

Oyster cards are used to travel through London or you can use the contactless system if your card was issued in the UK on Visa MasterCard Maestro or American Express and displays the contactless payment symbol You should be able to use it to travel on bus Tube tram DLR London Overground and most National Rail services in London with the Oyster card

a) Buses

London buses are a way to travel around London with plenty of sightseeing opportunities en route

b) Underground or lsquotubersquo

Probably the transport of choice to get around the city the Underground is normally the fastest way to get around town often much faster than any taxi

There is invariably an underground station near to where you want to go (there are currently 12 underground lines) and making your way around the system really is very easy

Please check the Transport For London website for more information httpstflgovukmapstracktube

c) Trains

London is the centre of the UK train network and now the busiest and largest train network in Europe There are 14 terminus stations mostly serving areas of the city not served by the Underground

People of 16 and over must have an adult ticket

Up to two children under the age of five can accompany each fare-paying passenger free of charge However children under the age of five who are travelling free can only occupy a seat if it is not required by a passenger who has paid for their fare

Children between the ages of five and fifteen are entitled to a discount of at least 50 on most tickets Some train companies also offer a cheaper flat fare for accompanied children

A penalty fare can be issued in the case of children travelling without a valid ticket or authority

Please check the National Rail website for more information for journey planning httpwwwnationalrailcouk for maps httpwwwnationalrailcoukstations_destinationsmapsaspx

A London

Our Cardiff office is located at Unit 4 Ashtree Court Woodsy Close Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardiff CF23 8RW

a) Cardiff Capital Region Metro

Cardiff has a rail metro network operated by Arriva Trains Wales known as Valley Lines With Cardiff Central and Queen Street as the hubs it connects Cardiffrsquos northern southern and western suburbs to the city centre

There are eight lines that connect Central and Queen Street stations to 20 smaller stations in the city 26 in the wider urban area (including Taffs Well Penarth and Dinas Powys) and more than 60 in the South Wales valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan

b) Trains

The largest stations in Cardiff (and Wales) are Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street which over 10 million people use each year They are both operated by Arriva Trains Wales and controlled by ticket barriers httpwwwarrivatrainswalescouk

c) Buses

Cardiff Bus is the dominant operator of bus services in Cardiff Wales and the surrounding area including Barry and Penarth Its hub is Cardiff central bus station httpwwwcardiffbuscomenglishhomepageshtml

d) Cars

Cardiff is easily accessible via the M4 motorway which runs through the north of the city making London a comfortable drive away From the Midlands the North of England and Scotland it is a straightforward drive via the M6 M5 and M50M4 From the South and South West of England the approach is by the M5 and M4 Access from West Wales is by the M4

The Severn Bridge (Welsh Pont Hafren) is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between England and South Wales In 2015 the price is pound650 for standard car to cross the bridge Charges are only payable when travelling from England into Wales (no charge from Wales to England)

h) Transport for children

Very young children do not need their own Oyster card if travelling with a fare-paying adult Ask station staff to open wider luggage gates for children to go through Alternatively some gates can be opened automatically with a ticket or Oyster card

Under 5 years - Children under five can travel free at any time on the Tube

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) buses trams and London Overground as long as they are with an adult with a valid ticket

5 years ndash 10 years - Children aged five to 10 can travel free at any time by Tube DLR

and London Overground as long as they travel with an adult who has a valid ticket (up to four children can travel free with one adult) or if they have a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard They can travel unaccompanied and without a photocard on trams and buses Find out more about 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard on the Transport for London website

- On Thames Clippers river taxi services kids aged five and under travel free Families may purchase a Family River Roamer ticket which allows unlimited hop-on hop-off river travel for two adults and three children after 9am

11 years ndash 15 years - Children aged 11 to 15 years can travel free on buses and trams

and at child rate on Tube DLR and London Overground services provided they have an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard Find out more about the 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard on the Transport for London website

16 years ndash 17 years - 16 and 17 year olds can buy seven day monthly or longer

period Travelcards plus bus and tram passes at child rate provided they have a 16+ Oyster photocard They can also pay half adult rate on Tube DLR and London Overground journeys Find out more about the 16+ Zip Oyster photocard on the Transport for London website

B Cardiff For the regions a car is highly recommended

Park and Ride Oxford has five Park amp Ride car parks located around Oxfordrsquos ring road each with a bus service taking you straight to Oxford City Centre For further information please go to httpparkandrideoxfordbuscoukwhere-to-park

BROOKESbus The BROOKESbus connects Oxford Brookes University campuses with areas including Headington Cowley Road and Oxford City Centre These services are for everyone - not just students For timetable information please go to httpbrookesbusoxfordbuscouktimetables

X90 The X90 is a direct coach service that takes you from Oxford to London in one hour and 40 minutes Coaches leave around every 10-20 minutes for most of the day For timetable information please go to httpx90oxfordbuscouktimetables-faresx90-oxford-londontimetable

Oxford Tube Operated by Stagecoach the Oxford Tube takes passengers from Oxford to London in one hour and 40 minutes (travel time will vary depending on traffic conditions) with coaches

departing around every 10 minutes 24 hours a day For further information please go to httpwwwoxfordtubecom

c) Taxis

Taxi services are available from Oxford and Didcot train stations

d) Cars

Oxford is well situated with the A40M40 to London the M40 to the Midlands the A40 to the west and the A34 to the south coast

e) Bikes

There are lots of cycle routes in Oxfordshire including the National Cycle Network Route 5 which runs from Reading to Holyhead httpwwwcycle-routecomroutesOxfordshire-Routes-97html

E BirminghamOur Birmingham office is located at 146 Cheston Road Aston Birmingham B7 5EH

a) Trains

Birmingham is a major hub of Britainrsquos rail network The main station is New Street with Snow Hill and Moor Street carrying significantly fewer services but includes superior service from London Marylebone station

New Street also has faster services to London Euston New Street and Moor Street are a five minute walk apart and Snow Hill is around 10 minutesrsquo walk from each of them

Our Bristol office is located at Beaufort Court Beaufort Park Woodlands Bradley Stoke Bristol BS32 4ND

a) Trains

There are two train stations in Bristol Temple Meads station in central Bristol and Bristol Parkway in Stoke Gifford which is the closest station to Bouygues UKrsquos office about two and a half miles away To plan your journey httpwwwnationalrailcouk

b) Buses

First West of England is the main provider of bus services in Bristol Bath and the West of England For further information please go to httpwwwfirstgroupcombristol-bath-and-west

c) Cars

The office is very close to the M5 M4 and the Almondsbury interchange There is parking available outside the office

Our Oxford office is located at Grange Court Abingdon Science Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3NB

The city of Oxford is in the county of Oxfordshire Oxfordshirersquos towns and villages are served by a network of bus services and some trains You can reach most parts of Oxfordshire by public transport (bus or train) and almost all by car or bike or foot

a) Trains

Oxford and Didcot are the two mainline stations in the area offering fast links to Reading London Paddington Swindon Bristol South Wales and Birmingham There are also several smaller local stations including Bicester which runs a service to London Marylebone

The main operators are First Great Western and Chiltern Railways httpwwwnationalrailcouk or httpwwwthetrainlinecom

b) Buses

Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach Both companies operate a comprehensive network of services in the city the surrounding areas and coaches services taking passengers to London and the airports

The Oxford Bus Company operates the BrookesBus service in partnership with Oxford Brookes University and the popular ParkampRide service which connects five car parks to the city centre httpcityoxfordbuscouktimetables-fares

The Airline Operated by Oxford Bus Company the airline is a day and night airport coach service taking you to Heathrow amp Gatwick airports from Oxford For timetable information please go to httpairlineoxfordbuscouktimetables

C Bristol D Oxford

New Street station is currently undergoing modernisation and the layout is constantly changing Most platforms are divided into sections (eg Platform 4A 4B and 4C) and itrsquos not uncommon for two trains bound for different destinations to depart from the same platform so make sure you wait in the right area and board the right train

On the outskirts of Birmingham is Birmingham International Train Station which is connected to Birmingham Airport and is also in very close proximity to the motorway (M42 Junction 6) for ongoing travel by car

You can also get connecting trains from Birmingham International Train Station to New Street Snow Hill and Moor Street

All areas of Britain are well-served with half-hourly services (Monday to Saturday daytime) from Bristol Cardiff Edinburgh Glasgow London Manchester Oxford Sheffield and stations in between httpwwwnationalrailcouk httpwwwthetrainlinecom

b) Buses

For information on local bus routes and fares visit Network West Midlands or call Traveline on +44 (0) 871 200 22 33 httpwwwnetworkwestmidlandscom

c) Cars

The main motorway connections feeding into and out of Birmingham are M6 Junction 6 M5 Junction 3 and M42 Junction 6

All of these junctions will take you onto a major lsquoArsquo road which will lead you into or out of Birmingham Birmingham is well signposted by road

F SittingbourneOur Sittingbourne office is located at Denne Court Hengist Field Borden Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8FH

a) Trains

The main station is Sittingbourne station httpwwwnationalrailcoukstations_destinationsSITaspx

b) Taxis

It is easy to get a taxi from outside Sittingbourne station

c) Bikes

You can go to the office with your bike as well

d) Cars

Take A2 and M2 to Oad St and follow Oad St to Pond Farm Road

There are no buses to the office so you will need to get a taxi or arrange for a colleague to collect you

G PortsmouthOur Portsmouth office is located at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour Western Road Portsmouth PO6 3EN

a) Trains

From London Waterloo it takes one and a half hour from Portsmouth httpwwwnationalrailcouk or httpwwwthetrainlinecom

b) Buses

Regular services are provided by two main bus companies to all parts of Portsmouth and the surrounding area Stagecoach operates

frequent services in and around the city and to towns and cities further afield including Havant Chichester Alton and Winchester

First Bus operates frequent and non-frequent services between the city centre other parts of Portsmouth and nearby towns They also operate regular services to Queen Alexandra Hospital the city centre Waterlooville and Crookhorn httpswwwstagecoachbuscomlocaldefaultaspxTag=Portsmouth httpwwwfirstgroupcomukbushampshire

c) Cars

Take the A3 to Western Road A27 at Portsmouth Take exit to the A3 and left A21

Keep going on Western Road A27

To plan a journey from Portsmouth by Public Transport httpmyjourneyhampshirecom

Cardiff Airport is an international airport owned by the Welsh Government serving Cardiff and the rest of South Mid and West Wales Situated 12 miles west from the Welsh capital the airport serves around one million passengers per year

For more information go to httpwwwcardiff-airportcom

C Bristol airportBristol Airport is an international airport in the west of England eight miles south west of Bristol city centre The airport serves around six and a half million passengers per year

For more information go to httpwwwbristolairportcouk

D Birmingham airportBirmingham Airport is an international airport located just over six miles south east of Birmingham city centre which serves around 97 million passengers per year

For more information go to httpsbirminghamairportcouk

E SittingbourneThe nearest major airport is London City Airport which is 45 miles from the centre of Sittingbourne

Gatwick Airport is 53 miles from Sittingbourne

F PortsmouthThe nearest major airport is Southampton Airport which has international and domestic flights from Southampton and is 22 miles from the centre of Portsmouth

Southampton airport

Southampton Airport is an international airport in Hampshire six and a half miles north east of Southampton The airport incorporates 21 airlines and tour operators and serves just under two million people per year

For more information go to httpwwwsouthamptonairportcom

Heathrow airport

Heathrow Airport on the outskirts of West London is the worldrsquos busiest international airport serving 2001000 passengers per day Heathrow has five terminals incorporating 80 airlines which serve 185 destinations in 84 countries For further information go to httpwwwheathrowcom

Gatwick airport

London Gatwick is the UKrsquos second largest airport serving around 200 destinations (more than any other UK airport) in 90 countries for over 38 million passengers a year on short and long haul point-to-point services

One in five passengers travel through Gatwick on business and the airport serves 47 of the 50 top business destinations in Europe

London Gatwick is 28 miles south of London with excellent public transport links into the heart of London and elsewhere Itrsquos quicker to get from Gatwick to central London than from other London airports taking just 28 minutes from the airport direct to the financial district in London or 30 minutes to key tourist attractions

For more information go to httpwwwgatwickairportcom

Stansted airport

Stansted airport is in the county of Essex around 40 miles north east of London It is the third busiest airport in London and the fourth busiest in the UK incorporating 12 airlines that serve 150 destinations in 30 countries The Stansted Express Rail link to central London takes 47 minutes

For more information go to httpwwwstanstedairportcom

London City airport

London City Airport is located in the Royal Docks in the London Borough of Newham around seven miles east of the City of London The airport serves over three and a half million passengers per year and is the fifth busiest airport serving the London area after Heathrow Gatwick Stansted and Luton and the 15th busiest in the UK

For more information go to httpwwwlondoncityairportcom

Airports | Our guide to Living in the UK

Section Seven Airports

A London B Cardiff airport

Bristol | The Paragon (builtbybouygues) London | Dagenham | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre (builtbybouygues)

Employment tax system | Our guide to Living in the UK

If you do not choose to claim the two year exemption or when you have been working in the UK for a longer period then your National Insurance Contributions will also be deducted from your monthly salary by your employer For employees this comprises 12 on amounts earned between pound672 and pound3337 per month and then 2 on all amounts earned above the higher figure Your employer also pays National Insurance Contributions at 138 on your earnings above pound676 per month

In the UK employees pay tax on a monthly basis from the start of their employment Income tax is deducted from employeesrsquo gross salary on a monthly basis and is managed by Bouygues UK Payroll It is shown on your payslip

The system is progressive in the UK Please see below

The tax bands below are as of April 2015 Please note that these will change nearly every year Speak with Human Resources for the latest position

- pound0 to pound10600 = 0 of employee salary deducted This is called the Personal Allowance

- pound10600 to pound42465 = 20 of employee salary deducted - pound42465 to pound150000 = 40 of employee salary deducted - over pound150000 = 45 of employee salary deducted

For example if you earn pound35000 your Personal Allowance is pound10600 You pay basic rate tax at 20 on pound24400 (pound35000 minus pound10600) amounting to pound4880

In France the ldquoQuotient Familialrdquo applies and consequently the percentage paid is dependent on employeesrsquo family situation If heshe is single heshe pays around 333 in tax but this can be significantly reduced if the employee has a family When employees have children it can fall under 10 In the UK by contrast family status is not taken into account except where the employees earns above pound50000 when that level of earnings can affect their entitlement to child benefit

In the UK each individual (whether marriedin a civil partnership or not) pays tax separately and this will be explained in detail by Human Resources

Employees have income tax deducted monthly through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) a system of withholding income tax from payments to employees HMRC (Her Majestyrsquos Revenue amp Customs) provide your employer with a tax code based on the information that they have about you The employer uses the tax code to compute how much to deduct each month through PAYE Amounts withheld are treated as payments on account of income tax due They are refundable to the extent they exceed the employeersquos final total tax liability for the year The tax code is shown on your monthly payslip and can be adjusted by writing to or speaking with HMRC if you consider that you are paying too much or too little tax PAYE may also refer to withholding of the employee portion of National Insurance (NIC) liability but unless you are working in the UK for more than two years you can choose to remain in your home countryrsquos social security system and avoid any employee NIC liability

If you have income in excess of pound100000 additional overseas or UK property rental income or particularly complicated UK tax affairs it is likely that HMRC will require you to complete a Self Assessment tax return

Tax is likely to be deducted ldquoat sourcerdquo on any UK interest income receivable from bank deposits in the UK This however is available as a credit against your final liability

Section Eight Employment tax system

A Overview of UK income tax B How is it paid C Social Security

London | National Gallery on Trafalgar Square | copy John Mitchell

London | View of London Eye | copy John Mitchell

Regional attractions | Our guide to Living in the UK

One of the worldrsquos most visited cities London has something for everyone from history to culture art to architecture for adults and children A diverse and exciting city with some of the best sights and attractions London is full of surprises and discoveries

a) London Panorama

The famous London Panorama never ceases to evolve from the Old Cathedral of St Paulrsquos Cathedral to modern architecture including The Shard You can admire the iconic view of London from along the River Thames and from famous buildings including The Shard The OXO Tower The London Eye and the Emirates Cable Car Meet celebrities at Madame Tussaudrsquos ndash and in the numerous museums explore the most precious treasures of the World in the British Museum find yourself face to face with dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum and experience experiments in the Science Museum

b) Green London

One of the best things about London is its abundance of open spaces Whatrsquos more spending the day exploring the cityrsquos majestic parks is absolutely free Yoursquore sure to find the perfect spot whether yoursquore up for a wander or a picnic want to burn some calories or simply kick back and let nature revitalise you Londonrsquos best parks are Green Park Hyde Park St James Park Greenwich Park Hampstead Heath Regentrsquos Park Clapham Common and Victoria Park

c) Shopping in London

London has several distinct retail districts and shopping streets many of which have their own themes or specialities

- Oxford Street the heart of London shopping with more than 300 shops

- Carnaby Street the birthplace of the fashion and cultural revolution during the lsquoSwinging 60srsquo

- Westfield Shepherds Bush two major shopping malls with a cinema 70 places to eat and 250 shops

- Knightsbridge Visitors from around the world flock to Knightsbridge and Brompton Road to visit the illustrious Harrods and Harvey Nichols shops

- Canary Wharf Canada Square not only is Londonrsquos Docklands the home to many of the UKrsquos leading businesses but it also has a great shopping centre boasting more than 200 shops

- Bond Street and Mayfair if you like to splash out on the very best in designer clothes or just love luxury window shopping Bond Street and Mayfair are the ideal places to go for some extravagant retail therapy Popular with celebrities on a spree this is probably Londonrsquos most exclusive shopping area

- Westfield Stratford City one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe with 350 stores

d) London markets

- Food markets Borough Market Berwick Street Market Camden Lock Market Smithfield Market Whitechapel Market

- Farmers markets Marylebone Farmerrsquos Market Peckham Farmers Market Alexandra Palace Farmers Market

Section Nine Regional attractions

- Fashion markets Brick Lane Market Camden Market Spitalfields Market Greenwich Market

- New markets Village Green Market South Kensington Farmer Market Herne Hill Market Crystal Palace Food Market

- Flower market Columbia Road

e) Music venues in London

- Royal Albert Hall - Union Chapel - The O2 - O2 Academy in various locations across London

f) London musicals and theatre

London offers some of the worldrsquos best theatre from world-famous musicals to West End shows and cutting edge plays Be sure to book ahead and take advantage of cheap London theatre ticket deals and offers

g) London for children

London is great for kids and has lots of family-friendly attractions events and activities

- Museums Science Museum Natural History Museum Docklands Museum London Transport Museum

- Musicals The Lion King Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda

- Historic sites HMS Belfast Cutty Sark Buckingham Palace Royal Observatory Greenwich Tower of London

- Wildlife Battersea Park and Zoo Surrey Dock Farm WWT London Wetland Centre

- Theatre Unicorn Theatre The Albany Theatre - River Tours Thames Clipper London Waterbus

For more information please check the website httpvisitlondoncom

A London

Cardiff | View across Cardiff Bay | copy iStock ID 12921069

Cardiff | Cardiff Castle | copy iStock ID 14091706

Cardiff is a city of attractions sport culture and entertainment With brilliant attractions which draw people from all over the UK and abroad yoursquoll be spoilt for choice in Cardiff Choose from historic houses and castles or wildlife and water sports

a) Cardiffrsquos attraction

- Wales Millennium Centre the capitalrsquos arts centre and home to the national orchestra and opera dance theatre and literature companies - a total of eight arts organisations - as well as cafeacutes and arts organisations

- National Roman Legion Museum a remarkable collection of finds from Roman Caerleon the base of the second Augustan Legion The fascinating collection of artefacts tells how Romans lived fought worshipped and died Learn what made them a formidable force and how life wouldnrsquot be the same without them

- Big Pit a real former coal mine and one of Britainrsquos leading mining museums

b) Green Cardiff

The green heart of Cardiff Bute is one of the UKrsquos largest and most beautiful parks Bute Park amp Arboretum is an extensive area of mature parkland easily accessible from the city centre and is flanked by the River Taff Sophia Gardens Pontcanna Fields and Cardiff Castle

c) Shopping in Cardiff

With the whole spectrum of shopping from charming Edwardian and Victorian arcades to ultra-modern shopping centres when

yoursquove had your fill of retail therapy there are plenty of cafeacutes restaurants and bars to stop and relax in

Starting with the spectacular St Davidrsquos Shopping Centre also on offer is the Queens Arcade - one of the UKrsquos newest which offers the brightest and largest indoor malls - or one of Cardiffrsquos older arcades such as the Royal Castle High Street or Morgan

d) Historic Cardiff

- Cardiff Castle in the heart of the capital city this is a truly remarkable site with a history that spans over 2000 years Roman soldiers slept here noble knights held court here and the Bute family with extraordinary wealth and vision transformed the Castle into a romantic Victorian fantasy

- St Fagans one of Europersquos leading openndashair museums and Walesrsquo most popular heritage attraction and admission is free The museum offers you the opportunity to walk around Wales ndash from Celtic times to the present day

e) Cardiff for Children

- Techniquest Hands-on science fun for everyone from toddlers to grandparents

- The Cardiff Story Museum fun free and interactive galleries which allow you to discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s to one of the worldrsquos biggest ports in the 1900s to the cool cosmopolitan capital we know today

- Cefn Mably Farm Park Bring your budding little farmers here to get up close to a large variety of animals Activities include feeding animals playing on the pedal tractors and pony rides

For more information please check the website httpwwwvisitcardiffcom

Bristol is all about the lsquoBsrsquo We have Brunel boats bridges bikes and beautiful countryside Everywhere you turn there is something nice to see and do in Bristol The city is steeped in history and our historical and heritage sites like Bristol Cathedral and the Lord Mayorrsquos Chapel are not to be missed If yoursquore looking for things to do with the family then we guarantee that Bristol will wear the children out with so many fun things on offer

a) Bristol attraction

- Bristol Museum amp Art Gallery housing 19 galleries over three floors it displays world-class collections of art archaeology geology and natural history The Museum also has dynamic exhibitions and events programme throughout the year For more information go to httpwwwbristolmuseumsorgukbristol-museum-and-art-gallery

- The Georgian House Museum an 18th century six storey townhouse just off Bristolrsquos famous independent shopping area Park Street The house has been restored and decorated to its original glory illustrating life in this affluent area of the city hundreds of years ago httpwwwbristolmuseumsorgukgeorgian-house-museum

- Corsham Court a privately owned historic house with a notable fine art collection set in a park designed by Capability Brown httpwwwcorsham-courtcouk

- Clifton Suspension Bridge the world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death

B Cardiff C Bristol

Oxford | Punts on the river | copy iStock ID 25654982Bristol | Clifton Suspension Bridge | copy iStock ID 11071877

From dreaming spires to wondrous countryside there are so many fantastic places of interest in Oxford for all the family

a) Historic Oxford

- The University of Oxford a collegiate research university which although has no known date of foundation evidence of teaching as far back as 1096 makes it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the worldrsquos second-oldest surviving university There are 38 autonomous colleges which together form a federation making up the University of Oxford

- Carfax Tower located at the north-west corner of Carfax this is all that remains of the 13th century St Martinrsquos Church It is 23m tall and contains a ring of six bells which chime the quarter hours and are rung on special occasions It is possible to climb to the top of the tower for a good view of the Oxford skyline

- The Bodleian Library located on Broad Street it was opened in 1602 by Thomas Bodley with a collection of 2000 books Today there are 9 million items on 176 kilometres of shelving and the library can accommodate 2500 readers A working library which forms part of the University of Oxford it is housed in a remarkable group of buildings and you can explore the quadrangles of these magnificent structures at no charge

- The Radcliffe Camera built in 1749 it is now a reading room for the Bodleian Library The distinctive circular dome and drum of the structure makes it one of the most recognizable and often-photographed building in Oxford This building is not open to the public except as part of a tour of the Bodleian Library

- The Sheldonian Theatre built in 1668 from a design created by Christopher Wren the theatre is used for music recitals lectures conferences and for various ceremonies held by

the University Situated in the grounds of part of the Bodleian Library the prominent eight-sided cupola in the centre of the roof provides views across central Oxford and is open to visitors

b) Oxford Shopping

- The Covered Market a unique experience in the city centre this is a thriving bustling quirky and colourful epicentre for some of Oxfordrsquos finest independent traders Fashion boutiques with a difference that are colourful and individual fresh food suppliers ranging from quality fruit and vegetables through to conventional and organic meat outlets that would put the larger national chain suppliers to shame in both quality and service

- High Street the city centre offers choice of national retailers - Bicester Village one of the Collection of Chic Outlet Shoppingreg

Villages and home to 1000 outlet boutiques of the worldrsquos leading fashion and lifestyle brands which offers an unrivalled luxury outlet shopping experience for discerning shoppers in what have become tourist destinations in their own right

b) Green Bristol

- Cheddar Gorge Britainrsquos biggest gorge with dramatic cliffs rising 450ft and stunning stalactite caverns This world-famous site is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty revealing many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing httpwwwcheddargorgecouk

- Queen Square a magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol surrounded by trees and cobbled streets It hosts regular outdoor theatre concerts and other major events against the backdrop of the magnificent Georgian town houses that dominate views across the square httpvisitbristolcoukthings-to-doqueen-square-p38651 httpwwwbristolgovukpageleisure-and-culturequeen-square

- The Downs Comprising Clifton Down and Durdham Down The Downs is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city within walking distance of other major attractions such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge httpvisitbristolcoukthings-to-dothe-downs-p39401

c) Historic Bristol

- Bristol Cathedral much more than a fascinating building and a fine example of a hall church this is the centre of Bristolrsquos history civic life and culture

- Castle Park and St Peterrsquos Park a picturesque park offering a quiet place to sit or stroll right alongside the tranquil waters of the city harbour

- The Matthew of Bristol a replica of John Cabotrsquos 1497 ship that he used to discover Newfoundland which is open for visits and cruises around the harbour

d) Bristol for children

- Bristol Aquarium spectacular aquarium in the Harbourside area that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas

- The Wild Place Project Bristolrsquos new affordable and fun family attraction that will provide adventure play and learning

- Bristol Pirate Walks join Pirate Pete for a one-hour guided walking tour of Bristolrsquos historic harbourside with tales of discovery slavery and piracy

- Bristol Science Centre interactive family-friendly technology centre

For more information please check the website httpvisitbristolcouk

D Oxford

Birmingham | Aston Hall Museum | copy iStock ID 10203685

Birmingham | Panoramic cityscape | copy iStock ID 57953420

Birmingham offers world class galleries stimulating museums and a chocolate factory just for starters

a) Birmingham attractions

- Cadbury World one of Birminghamrsquos largest leisure attractions welcoming over 500000 visitors each year and delivering a respected education programme It offers visitors the opportunity to explore and discover chocolatersquos history and to learn about the origins and story of the Cadbury business - one of the worldrsquos largest confectionery manufacturers

- BBC Birminghamrsquos Public Space provides you with the opportunity to read and record a news item or a weather forecast Take a look through the viewing windows into the BBC WM and Asian Network studios as well as the television gallery where the BBC Midlands Today team chooses shots cues the studio and keeps everything on air

- Back-to-Back Houses this last surviving court of back-to-back houses are now a museum run by the National Trust They are examples of the thousands of similar houses that were built literally back to back around courtyards for the rapidly increasing population of Britainrsquos expanding industrial towns

b) Green Birmingham

- Cannon Hill Park offering five tennis courts a bowling green and a mini-golf course in the central area between the Midland Arts Centre and Russell Road car park There is also a childrenrsquos mini fun-fair operating at weekends weather permitting Pedalo boats operate on the lake during the summer season

-c) Green Oxford

- University of Oxford Botanic Garden located in the city centre this is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world Today it contains over 8000 different plant species and is one of the most diverse yet compact collections of plants in the world

- Harcourt Arboretum owned and run by the University of Oxford this is a satellite of the Universityrsquos botanic garden and forms an integral part of the tree and plant collection It was designed to form an impressive entrance to the landscaped grounds of the house ndash and is the perfect location for a picnic among the peacocks

- South Park an open green space with over 50 acres with paths and childrenrsquos playground plus views over the city

- Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park as the largest park in Oxford located in the far north of the city it offers a childrenrsquos pool crazy golf small aviary duck pond tennis courts and a miniature steam railway run by the City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers

- Christ Church Meadow this well-known flood-meadow is roughly triangular in shape as it is bounded by the River Thames (the stretch through Oxford being known as ldquoThe Isisrdquo) the River Cherwell and Christ Church It provides access to many of the college boat houses which are on an island at the confluence of the two rivers and is a popular walking and picnic spot

- Port Meadow a typical English flood-meadow of open common land beside the River Thames to the north and west of Oxford it is a favourite area for walking with easy access from the city of Oxford and is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest

d) Theatre and Night life

Oxford itself has a whole range of things to do including

- Big-name shows at the New Theatre - Plays at the Oxford Playhouse - Smaller productions at the intimate Burton Taylor Studio - International music and dance at the Pegasus Theatre - The summer months bring outdoor productions in college

gardens and venues ranging from the Said Business Schoolrsquos amphitheatre to a former prison yard

- A visit to the Unicorn Theatre at Abingdon in an ancient part of the Abbey once so dilapidated it was almost completely ruined is a memorable experience in itself

e) Oxford for children

- The Story Museum a gallery of rogues and rascals wizards witches and wild things which unfold in the atmospheric spaces of The Story Museum in this immersive exhibition

- Modern Art Oxford introduce children of all ages to a range of fun and creative activities Dedicated family guides encourage a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus activities for family days out

- Oxford Castle Unlocked an ancient site of incarceration offering a highly atmospheric history lesson spanning ten centuries with hands on displays and real life prisoner stories Quirky costumed tour guides are available every 20 minutes

For more information please check the website httpwwwvisitoxfordandoxfordshirecom

E Birmingham

Kent | near Rye | The Playden Oasts Hotel | copy iStock ID 67717729

Birmingham | City Hall | copy iStock ID 17868892 Portsmouth | HMS Victory | copy iStock ID 16396801

- Eastside City Park the first major new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years adding 675 acres of green space httpwwwbirminghamgovukeastsidepark

- Handsworth Park occuping over 63 acres in the Handsworth area of Birmingham it continues to be popular with families dog walkers and school children due to its excellent range of facilities httpwwwbirminghamgovukhandsworthpark

c) Shopping in Birmingham

- The Bullring shopping centre one of the busiest in the UK with over 160 shops including one of the UKrsquos four Selfridges stores httpwwwbullringcouk

- Grand Central relaunched in September 2015 the Grand Central shopping centre above Birmingham New Street train station offers 33 shops and 19 cafeacutes including one of the largest John Lewisrsquo in the UK httpwwwgrandcentralbirminghamcom

d) Historic Birmingham

Birminghamrsquos exciting history has left us a number of outstanding heritage attractions to discover

- Aston Hall this Grade I listed Jacobean house was designed by John Thorpe built between 1618 and 1635 and is a leading example of the Jacobean prodigy house It is now a community museum managed by the Birmingham Museums Trust and is open to the public during the summer months

- The Jewellery Quarter dating back over 250 years this is still home to over 400 jewellery businesses and offers a snap-shot of Birminghamrsquos innovative and creative industries set in the beautiful Georgian and Victorian surroundings

- Historic buildings outside the city centre include Blakesley Hall Sarehole Mill Soho House Stanbrook Abbey and Woodbrook

e) Birmingham for children

- Thinktank Science Garden an outdoor discovery space packed with surprises and fun activities for the whole family It offers an adventurous and entertaining day out bringing themes of engineering mechanics and transportation to life through over 30 hands-on exhibits

- National Sealife Centre take yourself on a spectacular undersea voyage Walk through a glass tunnel totally surrounded by an enormous one million-litre ocean tank where giant green sea turtles black tip reef sharks and tropical reef fish swim inches from your head

- Wonderful World of Trains and Plans families will delight in the many trains planes racing cars and even flight simulators

For more information please visit httpwwwvisitbirminghamcom

Only a one hour train ride from London Victoria Sittingbourne and the surrounding area spring some surprises Beach-lazing chic-sleeping great pub food-eating pedal-pushing horizon-gazing soul-soothing - you can do it all here

- The Isle of Sheppey dubbed Kentrsquos Treasure Island it offers adventure and a great escape from sandy beaches to mind-expanding marshes and bird-packed reserves

- Sheppeyrsquos serene flat marshlands superb big sky country popular with todayrsquos cyclists artists photographers and fossil hunters with a 16-mile cycle trail snaking past key sites

- Sittingbourne full of cafeacutes and restaurants and hosts a weekly Friday market too In nearby Sheerness meanwhile market day comes twice a week - Tuesdays and Saturdays are the days for bargain hunting there

- Milton Creek Country Park this 52-hectare park has play spaces and trails among its meadows and wetlands while the marshes and mudflats of the Oare Marshes Nature Reserve in Faversham are a-flutter with migrating overwintering and breeding birds

Kent offers everything from ultra-modern art galleries to centuries-old heritage sites From romantic short weekend breaks to fun-filled family holidays From lazy luxury spa breaks to exhilarating cliff-top hikes Yoursquore never stuck for things to do in Kent With its super-fast links to London Belgium and France some people speed straight through Kent But those in-the-know appreciate there are a million reasons to slow down and explore

For more information please visit httpwwwvisitkentcouk

F Sittingbourne

Bristol | One VIctoria Street (builtbybouygues)

Offering museums cathedrals and a range of attractions and activities Portsmouth offers plenty to inspire and entertain you httpwwwvisitportsmouthcouk

a) Portsmouth attractions

- Spinnaker Tower a great view of the city from its top - Southsea Castle walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII - Royal Marines Museum wander along the waterfront to

Eastney and this fabulous museum

b) Shopping

Portsmouth is a shopperrsquos paradise with a wealth of wonderful shops markets boutiques and one-of-a-kind finds Take your pick from one of the many shopping areas in the city each with its own distinct feel

- Gunwharf Quays the perfect place to peruse designer goods at fantastic prices and then relax at one of the many waterside bars and restaurants

- Commercial Road and Cascades Shopping Centre home to high street favourites along with well-known cafeacutes and bars

- Southsea looking for independent shopping Head down to Southsea packed with antique stores vintage clothing etc

c) Family fun

- Families can have great fun with a visit to - Blue Reef Aquarium - Pyramids Centre entertainment complex - Cumberland House Natural History Museum - or just enjoy the miles of waterfront and beaches

- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard discover 800 years of maritime history including visits to the Mary Rose HMS Victory HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy

- D-Day Museum head into Southsea and discover the story of the D-Day landings There is also an outdoor childrenrsquos area

d) Around Portsmouth

Portsmouthrsquos location makes it an ideal base for exploring the rest of Hampshire and the South Discover the regionrsquos fascinating villages towns cities waterfront and rolling countryside

- Saunton Country Park discover tropical glasshouses gardens friendly farm animals and 1000 acres of parkland with follies walks and cycle trails

- Hayling Island and Emsworth situated just to the east of Portsmouth Hayling Island is a haven of unspoilt beaches and countryside Great for walking cycling and water sports explore harbour nature reserves and find a range of family fun activities Visit nearby Emsworth and enjoy some great gourmet cuisine in this historic harbour village

- Southampton the city has magnificent theatres unique galleries and museums plus lots of intimate music and comedy venues for its tourists and residents alike The award winning parks make Southampton the greenest city in Southern England and Southampton Common has over 300 acres of flora and fauna for you to enjoy Cheer on the Saints at a football match watch some world class cricket or attend one of the cityrsquos events or activities Take part in the popular guided walks of the Old Town discover the cityrsquos rich history at the SeaCity Museum or Tudor House and Garden and explore the city on the self guided trails - Titanic Walk and QE2 Mile

G Portsmouth

Section Ten Associations

We have a partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain to help your partner in their professional project - the lsquospouse missionrsquo

The French Chamber of Commerce supports the spouses of French people working in Britain who are looking for work To assist them they promote new forms of working practices including part time work working from home and short-term contracts

If you are interesting in please apply through the website httpwwwccfgbcouk

B Associations Networking - For Francophone and Francophile Londres Accueil is committed

to developing a home network and support to facilitate integration in London encouraging shared experiences and relationship building The mums and kids club organises play dates parties and chats by region in London to help new mums to settle in London httpwwwlondresaccueilorguk

- FOCUS is a unique community for expats and international professionals living in the UK FOCUS members are instantly connected to like-minded people and gain access to resources events and career seminars to enhance their international experience httpwwwfocus-infoorg

- With Meet Up you meet people in your local community who share your interests httpwwwmeetupcom

Gymglish offers personalised online English lessons through daily emails Each lesson introduces you to a new chapter of the Delavigne saga in San Francisco with a touch of humor Business English a variety of accents and more httpswwwgymglishcomgben

A French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain C English classes

Bouygues UKElizabeth House | 39 York Road | London | SE1 7NQ

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents

Section One - UK general presentation

Section One - A Introduction to the UK

Section One - A b) Great Britainrsquos history

Section One - A c) The Monarchy

Section One - A d) The Commonwealth

Section One - A e) Politics

Section One - A f) Religion

Section One - B Time differences

Section One - C Holidays

Section Two - Currency and banking

Section Two - A - Currency

Section Two - B Banks

Section Two - C Opening a bank account

Section Two - D ATM and credit cards

Section Two - E Exchange rate13

Section Two - F International transfers

Section Three - Practical life

Section Three - A Emergency services

Section Three - B Healthcare

Section Three - B a) General Practitioner Doctor (also called GPs)

Section Three - B b) Walk-in centres

Section Three - B c) If yoursquore away from home

Sectiono Three - B d) Paediatrics

Section Three - B e) Waiting time

Section Three - B f) Private Medical Insurance

Section Three - B g) National Sick Line

Sectio Three - B h) BUPA

Section Three - C National Insurance Number

Section Three - D Electoral Register

Section Three - E Visas

Section Four - Moving in

Section Four - A Accommodation

Section Four - A a) How to find a property to rent

Section Four - A b) Budget

Section Four - A c) Accommodation search

Section Four - A d) The viewing

Section Four - A e) Required Documents

Section Four - A f) Removal companies

Section Four - A g) Moving in

Section Four - A h) More details about those locations

Section Four - A h) London

Section Four - A h) Cardiff

Section Four - A h) Oxford

Section Four - A h) Birmingham

Section Four - A h) Portsmouth

Section Four - A h) Sittingbourne

Section Four - A h) Bristol

Section Four - B Utilities

Section Four - B a) Gas and Electricity

Section Four - B b) Water

Section Four - B c) Internet

Section Four - B d) Insurance

Section Five - Education

Section Five - A State school system

Section Five - A a) Nurseries (0 - 4 years including pre-school year between 3 and 4)

Section Five - A b) Pre-schools (3 - 4 years)

Section Five - A c) Primary education (Four - 11)

Section Five - A d) Secondary School (11-18)

Section Five - A e) Higher Education (18+)

Section Five - B Private school system

Section Five - B a) French schools

Section Five - B b) Other international schools

Section Five - C School holidays

Section Five - C a) Term dates

Section Five - C b) Childcare

Section Five - D Childcare vouchers

Section Five - E Child Benefit

Section Five - E a) What is Child Benefit

Section Five - E b) Who can get a Child Benefit

Section Five - E c) Child benefit rates

Section Five - E d) Child Tax Credit

Section Five - E e) Working tax credit

Section Six - Transport

Section Six - A London

Section Six - A a) Buses

Section Six - A b) Underground or lsquotubersquo

Section Six - A c) Trains

Section Six - A d) Black Cabs

Section Six - A e) Minicabs or private hire cars

Section Six - A f) Cycling

Section Six - A g) Driving in London

Section Six - A h) Transport for children

Section Six - B Cardiff

Section Six - B a) Cardiff Capital Region Metro

Section Six - B b) Trains

Section Six - B c) Buses

Section Six - B d) Cars

Section Six - C Bristol

Section Six - C a) Trains

Section Six - C b) Buses

Section Six - C c) Cars

Section Six - D Oxford

Section Six - D a) Trains

Section Six - D b) Buses

Section Six - D c) Taxis

Section Six - D d) Cars

Section Six - D e) Bikes

Section Six - E Birmingham

Section Six - E a) Trains

Section Six - E b) Buses

Section Six - E c) Cars

Section Six - F Sittingbourne

Section Six - F a) Trains

Section Six - F b) Trains

Section Six - F c) Bikes

Section Six - F d) Cars

Section Six - G Portsmouth

Section Six - G a) Trains

Section Six - G b) Buses

Section Six - G c) Cars

Section Seven - Airports

Section Seven - A London

Section Seven - B Cardiff airport

Section Seven - C Bristol airport

Section Seven - D Birmingham airport

Section Seven - E Sittingbourne

Section Seven - F Portsmouth

Section Eight - Employment tax system

Section Eight - A Overview of UK income tax

Section Eight - B How is it paid

Section Eight - C Social Security

Section Nine - Regional attractions

Section Nine - A London

Section Nine - A a) London Panorama

Section Nine - A b) Green London

Section Nine - A c) Shopping in London

Section Nine - A d) London markets

Section Nine - A e) Music venues in London

Section Nine - A f) London musicals and theatre

Section Nine - A g) London for children

Section Nine - B Cardiff

Section Nine - B a) Cardiffrsquos attraction

Section Nine - B b) Green Cardiff

Section Nine - B c) Shopping in Cardiff

Section Nine - B d) Historic Cardiff

Section Nine - B e) Cardiff for Children

Section Nine - C Bristol

Section Nine - C a) Bristol attraction

Section Nine - C b) Green Bristol

Section Nine - C c) Historic Bristol

Section Nine - C d) Bristol for children

Section Nine - D Oxford

Section Nine - D a) Historic Oxford

Section Nine - D b) Oxford Shopping

Section Nine - D c) Green Oxford

Section Nine - D d) Theatre and Night life

Section Nine - D e) Oxford for children

Section Nine - E Birmingham

Section Nine - E a) Birmingham attractions

Section Nine - E b) Green Birmingham

Section Nine - E c) Shopping in Birmingham

Section Nine - E d) Historic Birmingham

Section Nine - E e) Birmingham for children

Section Nine - F Sittingbourne

Section Nine - G Portsmouth

Section Nine - G a) Portsmouth attractions

Section Nine - G b) Shopping

Section Nine - G c) Family fun

Section Nine - G d) Around Portsmouth

Section Ten - Associations

Section One - A

Introduction to the UK Off

Section One - B

Time differences Off

Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off

Cick here to go to Section Two - B

Banks Off

Cick here to go to Section Two - C

Opening a bank account Off

Cick here to go to Section Two - D

ATM and credit cards Off

Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F

International transfers Off

Section Three - Practical Life

Section Three - A

Emergency Services Off

Click here to go to Section Three - B

Healthcare Off

Section Three - C

National Insurance Number Off

Section Three - Electoral Register

Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A

State school system Off

Section Five - Private school system

Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D

Childcare vouchers Off

Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off



Section Eight - How is it paid

Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A

French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain Off

Click here to go to Section Ten - B

Associations Networking Off

Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A

Overview of UK income tax Off

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Now is a tremendously exciting time to be in the UK Since entering the UK market in 1997 we have grown from a company based largely in London and working in the public sector to being one of the countryrsquos leading contractors with around 1800 staff and an annual turnover in excess of pound800 million

Through a strategy of steady organic growth combined with targeted acquisitions and the backing of the Bouygues Group we are well on the way to achieving our ambitious plans for growth having diversified our activities and entered new markets sustaining growth even during the financial downturn

From major regeneration schemes and mixed-use commercial developments to award-winning projects in private and social housing education healthcare hotel and heritage sectors our appetite for the most challenging and prestigious projects ensures that we continue to deliver client satisfaction

Since coming here in 2008 I have found it to be a friendly and innovative environment in which to do business and a country with a rich history of art culture and multiculturalism ndash not just in London but across the UK Living here offers a wealth of fantastic opportunities and never more so than the climate in which we find ourselves today

Helping to build the future of the UK has been one of the Grouprsquos most exciting adventures

Be part of it

Madani Sow Chairman amp CEO Bouygues UK

Contents

c) The Monarchy

d) The Commonwealth

e) Politics

Capital London

Oxford

Stevenage

London

Sittingbourne

Cardiff

Bristol

Exeter

Manchester

Birmingham

Stourport on Severn

Stoke on Trent

Thomas Vale

Portsmouth

Key UK figures

UK GMT 0

France GMT + 1

Hong Kong GMT + 8

New York GMT - 5

B Time differences

C Holidays

f) Religion

Name When Day 2015 2016 2017

HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

For your family

b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































Contents

c) The Monarchy

d) The Commonwealth

e) Politics

Capital London

Oxford

Stevenage

London

Sittingbourne

Cardiff

Bristol

Exeter

Manchester

Birmingham

Stourport on Severn

Stoke on Trent

Thomas Vale

Portsmouth

Key UK figures

UK GMT 0

France GMT + 1

Hong Kong GMT + 8

New York GMT - 5

B Time differences

C Holidays

f) Religion

Name When Day 2015 2016 2017

HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

For your family

b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































c) The Monarchy

d) The Commonwealth

e) Politics

Capital London

Oxford

Stevenage

London

Sittingbourne

Cardiff

Bristol

Exeter

Manchester

Birmingham

Stourport on Severn

Stoke on Trent

Thomas Vale

Portsmouth

Key UK figures

UK GMT 0

France GMT + 1

Hong Kong GMT + 8

New York GMT - 5

B Time differences

C Holidays

f) Religion

Name When Day 2015 2016 2017

HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

For your family

b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































UK GMT 0

France GMT + 1

Hong Kong GMT + 8

New York GMT - 5

B Time differences

C Holidays

f) Religion

Name When Day 2015 2016 2017

HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

For your family

b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































HSBC +44 (0) 800 328 1296

Barclays +44 (0) 800 731 0200

Citibank +44 (0) 800 00 88 00

Santander +44 (0) 800 707 6692

For your family

b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































b) Walk-in centres

How to find a GP

NHS Number

h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































h) BUPA

GP Surgeries

d) Paediatrics

e) Waiting time

b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































b) Budget

Location

A Accommodation

d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































d) The viewing

How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































How does it work

Visit the property

Booking Fees

g) Moving in

Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































Cardiff

London

Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A



































Birmingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Sittingbourne

Bristol

c) Internet

pound2375

pound2840

pound2450

pound19

b) Water

B Utilities

d) Insurance

For the tenants

Type of schools

a) French schools

httpwwwesculhameu

a) Term dates

Spring term

C School holidays

for them

d) Child Tax Credit

b) Childcare

E Child Benefit

d) Black Cabs

f) Cycling

a) Buses

c) Trains

A London

b) Trains

c) Buses

d) Cars

c) Taxis

d) Cars

e) Bikes

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

C Bristol D Oxford

b) Buses

c) Cars

a) Trains

b) Taxis

c) Bikes

d) Cars

a) Trains

b) Buses

c) Cars

Southampton airport

Heathrow airport

Gatwick airport

Stansted airport

London City airport

a) London Panorama

b) Green London

d) London markets

A London

b) Green Cardiff

d) Historic Cardiff

B Cardiff C Bristol

a) Historic Oxford

b) Oxford Shopping

b) Green Bristol

c) Historic Bristol

D Oxford

b) Green Birmingham

-c) Green Oxford

E Birmingham

F Sittingbourne

b) Shopping

c) Family fun

G Portsmouth

Tel +44 (0) 20 7401 0020

wwwbouygues-ukcom

Contents
































































































































































Section One - A


Section One - B


Section One - C

Holidays Off


Section Two - A

Currency Off


Banks Off





Section Two - E

Exchange rate Off

Section Two - F



Section Three - A



Healthcare Off

Section Three - C



Section Three - E

Visas Off


Section Four - A

Accommodation Off

Section Four - B

Utilities Off


Section Five - A



Section Five - C

School holidays Off

Section Five - D


Section Five - E

Child Benefit Off


Section Six - A

London Off

Section Six - B

Cardiff Off

Section Six - C

Bristol Off

Section Six - D

Oxford Off

Section Six - E

Birmingham Off

Section Six - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Six - G

Portsmouth Off




Section Eight - C

Social Security Off


Section Nine - A

London Off

Section Nine - B

Cardiff Off

Section Nine - C

Bristol Off

Section Nine - D

Oxford Off

Section Nine - E

Birmingham Off

Section Nine - F

Sittingbourne Off

Section Nine - G

Portsmouth Off


Section Ten - A




Section Ten - C

French classes Off

Section One

Section Eight - A

































