Use these resources to clarify your admissions arrangements and deal with appeals, effectively overcoming the problems of oversubscription and meeting the needs of pupils and parents.
The admission codes require admission authorities to take several steps and make certain information available to parents before appeal hearings. Dai Durbridge advises on a compliant appeal hearing
All schools must keep an admissions register which records the personal details of every pupil at the school. Use the template and adapt to your school
Knowing how to present your case in an admissions appeal so that it stands up to challenge requires good preparation. Dai Durbridge provides a step-by-step-guide
The chief schools adjudicator calls for all school admission authorities to comply with the school admissions code to promote fair access for all children
With increasing pupil numbers, school places are heavily oversubscribed. Yvonne Spencer outlines how to avoid the most common mistakes when dealing with admission appeals
Consultation on changes to admissions arrangements in schools and academies must be undertaken in accordance with the Schools Admissions Code. Richard Freeth, education layer, offers expert advice
The Department for Education recently published its 46-page School Admissions Code. We have summarised the information to highlight the key things you need to know
