Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Lead Member for Education and Skills.

The Committee considered a report by the Lead Member for Education and Skills on the consultation undertaken to determine the proposed admissions arrangements for Dorset Council.

Members welcomed the report and particular reference was made to the excellent arrangements in place for military families in relation to passport schemes to enable children to change schools quickly and easily.  Clarification was also provided in relation to the application of the policy on placement of children outside of their year group.

Decision

That the Admissions Arrangements including the Co-Ordinated Scheme and the Admissions Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset 2020-2021; Armed Forces Policy 2020-2021; Guidance on the Placement of a Pupil Outside His or Her Normal Age Group 2020-2021; 6th Form Admissions Policy 2020-2021; Nursery Admissions Policy 2020-2021; and Guidance on Consulting on Admissions Arrangements 2019 be approved.

Reasons for Decision

1. To determine admissions arrangements in accordance with statutory requirements including the Schools Admissions Code December 2014.

2. To ensure compliance with the latest legislation and subsequent regulation/statutory guidance.