Decision details

To consider Admission Arrangements for 2018/2019.

17.1     The Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services seeking approval to consult on the admission arrangements for the 2018/19 school year.

17.2     RESOLVED to approve consultation on the following proposed admission arrangements for the 2018/19 school year:

·        To make a change to the community area for Eastbourne primary schools so that the Polegate and Willingdon area outside the borough boundary becomes a separate community area;

·        To change the definition of ‘Looked After Children’ in the County Council’s admission arrangements to include children accommodated under section 20 of the Children Act 1989;

·        The proposed admissions numbers; and

·        The proposed co-ordinated admissions schemes.

Reasons

17.3     The County Council is required by law to carry out consultation on admissions arrangements every seven years or sooner if there are any changes to those arrangements relating to schools where the local authority is the admission authority.