A shortfall of 10,000 primary school places in four years, what does this mean for the current admissions and appeals landscape?
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson
Opening address from the Chief Schools Adjudicator
• Admissions implications from the ‘Schools that work for everyone’ Green Paper
• Insights from the most recent OSA report and impact on your academy or MAT
• Meeting the Code’s requirements and clarity on recent admissions developments
Shan Scott, Chief Schools Adjudicator
Understanding your duties as an admissions authority:
Gain clarity on effectively discharging them and learn how to ensure effective delegation of the duty to the LA
Yvonne Spencer, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Clear guidance and advice when preparing for an infant class size appeal: Know how to present your case, prepare a strong Prejudice Statement and ensure your case stands up to challenge
This session will run as a live example of a infant class size appeal
Richard Freeth, Partner, Browne Jacobson
Clear guidance and advice when preparing for a secondary school appeal: Know how to present your case, prepare a strong Prejudice Statement and ensure your case stands up to challenge
This session will run as a live example of a secondary school appeal
Tracey Eldridge-Hinmers, Senior Associate, Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Exploring the potential benefits of admissions in MATs: Understand the strategic changes you could make as a MAT and how to remain compliant with the Code
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson
How to change your admissions criteria as a Trust, meet your obligations surrounding consultation and work positively with your community
Leave this session with an action plan and timeline for admissions strategies in your MAT
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson
Clarify your obligations for communicating with parents, how to uncover fraudulent applications and avoid common mistakes that would negatively impact your school’s case at appeals
Tracey Eldridge-Hinmers, Senior Associate, Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Meet your legal requirements surrounding in-year admissions and know how to challenge local authorities with their own fair access protocol
Yvonne Spencer, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Gain hands-on training on how to set up your own appeals panel, what training to provide and meet your responsibilities as your own admissions authority
Richard Freeth, Partner, Browne Jacobson
