I have now had the opportunity to work through the new draft consultation Codes for School Admissions and School Admission Appeals. The consultation lasts for twelve weeks, and it is planned the Codes will apply for admissions from September 2013 onwards. To my mind the main proposals that affect families are:

I am currently caught up with supporting clients going through the appeals process and so have limited time to focus on the controversial consultation papers on School Admissions and Appeals. However, I have produced an item on the news page of this website regarding Michael Gove's comments, and .......

Michael Gove has made an announcement on school admissions ahead of a new Code of Practice for School Admissions, that will have far reaching effects on our schools. Details are still awaited, but popular schools will be able to increase their annual intake without current restrictions designed to ensure that not too many vacant spaces are left in any area. Already, academies can increase numbers for one year without reference to Local Authorities, But this looks like introducing a control free expansion of popular schools which will see others (not necessarily failing) wither on the vine........