26.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children's Services.
DECISIONS
26.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) agree to consult on the proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled (VC) schools for the 2026-27 academic year as set out in Appendix 1 of the report;
2) note that there are no proposed changes to the admission arrangements;
3) agree to consult on the proposed published admission numbers (PANs) for Community and VC schools for 2026-27, specifically the proposed PAN reductions at Motcombe and Pashley Down Infant schools, Wadhurst CE Primary School and Nursery and possibly others; and
4) agree to consult on the proposed co-ordinated schemes of admissions as set out in Appendices 3-6 of the report.
REASONS
26.3 The Council is required by law to consult on its admission arrangements every 7 years, or sooner if any changes to those arrangements are proposed for schools for which it is the admission authority.
26.4 The results of the consultation will be reported back to the Lead Member after the consultation period closes in January 2024 with recommendations for amendments as necessary resulting from comments received. Final admission arrangements must be determined by 28 February 2025 and published by 15 March 2025 in line with statutory deadlines.