Product Description
This revised School Admissions Code came into force on 10 February 2009 applies to admissions to all maintained schools. Chapter 1 sets out the key statutory provisions that underpin school admissions, imposes mandatory requirements and provides guidelines on ensuring fair admissions arrangements that promote equity. Chapter 2 provides guidance for admission authorities on achieving good practice in setting oversubscription criteria. Co-ordination of school applications throughout the year and fair access protocols are covered in chapter 3. The responsibilities of local authorities, Admission Forums and the Schools Adjudicator in ensuring school admission arrangements comply with the law and the requirements of the Code are the subject of chapter 4. Appendices cover other relevant legislation, the statutory requirement of co-ordinated admission schemes for admission in 2010, fair access protocols, publication of information for parents, choice advice and boarding schools.