Decision Maker: Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 5, 2025

Purpose: For determination of the arrangements which is an annual requirement of the School Admissions Code.

Content: RESOLVED that: - (a)           Cabinet considered the comments from Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, if any, concerning Schools Admissions Arrangements 2026/2027 for community and maintained schools; and (b)           Cabinet supported the determination of the arrangements as set out in Appendix 1 and 2 of this report. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Children, Young People, Education and Skills Reason BCP Council is legally required to determine admission arrangements for the 2026/27 academic year for all maintained schools for which it is an admission authority and to agree coordinated admission arrangements for all admission authorities in the area. Arrangements must be determined by BCP Council by 28 February 2025.