The Strategic Director Children’s Services will submit a report (Document “AX”) which asks the Executive to determine the admission arrangements for Primary and Secondary schools.

Recommended –

(1)       That the Executive approve the Primary and Secondary   Admission Arrangements.

(2)       That the Executive approve the Primary and Secondary Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.

(3)       That the Executive approve the In-Year Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.

(4)       That the Executive note the proposed changes to the admission arrangements for own admission schools listed in Appendix F to Document “AX”.

(5)       That the Executive note the Published Admission Numbers contained in Appendix H to Document “AX”.

(6)       That the Executive note the updated guidance on deferring entry to school, part time places and delaying entry to school.

(7)       That the Executive note the updated policy on directing a school         to admit.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services

(Rachel Phillips - 01274 43 9215)

The Strategic Director Children’s Services submitted a report (Document “AX”) which asked the Executive to determine the admission arrangements for Primary and Secondary schools.  It was stated that this was an annual report in line with the School Admissions Code.

The Portfolio Holder stated that he welcomed the report and in particular the change, which would automatically place children on a school waiting list, following the annual admissions round.

Resolved –

(1)       That the Primary and Secondary Admission Arrangements be   approved.

(2)       That the Primary and Secondary Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme be approved.

(3)       That the In-Year Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme be approved.

(4)       That the proposed changes to the admission arrangements for own admission schools listed in Appendix F to Document “AX” be noted.

(5)       That the Published Admission Numbers contained in Appendix H to Document “AX” be noted.

(6)       That the updated guidance on deferring entry to school, part time places and delaying entry to school be noted.

(7)       That the updated policy on directing a school to admit be noted.

ACTION: Strategic Director Children’s Services

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services