To consider a report by the Lead Member for Education and Skills.
Minutes:
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.
Supporting documents: