Decision details
School Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools/Coordinated Admission Scheme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health) presenting the admission arrangements for Community Schools for the academic year 2026/27 and the Coordinated Admissions Scheme for 2026/27.
Resolved:
1. That the proposed Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools for the academic year 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, and the requirement for public consultation on the changes proposed, be approved.
2. That the consultation with governing bodies of community schools take place on the published admission number (PAN) for community infant, junior and primary schools for September 2026 as set out in the Admission Arrangements in Resolution 1 above.
3. That the proposed Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 2 of the submitted report be approved and that the final version be ratified by the Executive Director for Children and Public Health in December for publication as required by law on 1 January 2024.
4. That the relevant area for schools be reviewed and agreed as follows: Southend, Castle Point and Rochford for the years 2026 and 2027.
Reasons for Decisions
To comply with the relevant statutory requirements relating to the School Admissions arrangements.
Other Options:
1. To consult on the full set of admission arrangements for all community schools in the City. However, this is not required as no changes are proposed.
2. Not undertaking a public consultation does not change the requirement that the Council must consult admission authorities on the proposed Coordinated Admission Scheme 2026 to ensure the delivery of school places, as required by law.
3. Not undertaking a public consultation does not change the requirement that the Council must consult Governors of community schools on their PAN and inform schools of the minor changes to the coordinated scheme.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Not eligible for call-in
Cabinet Member: Cllr Burton
Report author: Michael Marks
Publication date: 08/11/2024
Date of decision: 16/09/2024
Decided at meeting: 16/09/2024 - Cabinet
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