Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 13, 2025

Purpose: The Executive is asked to determine (formally agree) the admission arrangements of schools where the local authority is the admission authority

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   i)               Determined the admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools as detailed in Appendix A to the report   ii)              Agree the two Co-ordinated Schemes for the 2026 intakes as detailed in Appendix B and Appendix C to the report   iii)             Approve the setting of the relevant area for schools in the authority.     Reasons for Recommendations ·       All admission authorities must determine the admission arrangements for their schools annually. ·       It is the duty of local authorities to formulate and publish a co-ordinated scheme for the admission of pupils to all schools in the area.   Alternative Options Considered: All the above are statutory requirements and, therefore, there are no alternative options available.