The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) setting out the admission arrangements for community schools for the academic year 2021/22 and the proposed the Coordinated Admissions Scheme for 2021/22.

Resolved:-

1.    That the proposed Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools for the academic year 2021/22 as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved and it be noted that there was no requirement for public consultation as no further changes are proposed.

2.    That consultation with governing bodies of community schools takes place on the published admission number (PAN) for community infant, junior and primary schools for September 2020 as set out in the Admission Arrangements in Appendix 1 to the report.

3.    That the proposed Coordinated Admissions Scheme for 2021/22 onwards, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report be approved.

4.    That the relevant area for schools is reviewed and agreed as follows: Southend, Castle Point and Rochford for the years 2021 and 2022.

Reasons for Decision

The Council has a statutory duty to ensure sufficient places for all statutory school aged children.

Other Options

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: People Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Councillor Jones