Agenda item

Decision:

That approval be granted to consult on the proposed 2022/2023 community schools admission policy as detailed in the circulated report.

Reason for Decision:

To enable the Council to meet statutory duties and good practice guidelines in respect of the admission of pupils to community schools.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

The Council, as local authority is required to consult each year on the admission arrangements for those schools which it is the admission authority.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is the admission authority for community schools.  Admission to voluntary aided (i.e.Faith) schools is the responsibility of the respective governing bodies.

The requirements of consultation are set out in the Welsh Government’s School Admissions Code.

In the case of this Council, consultation is required with:

·        the governing bodies of community schools

·        the governing bodies of voluntary aided (i.e. Faith) schools

·        all neighbouring local authorities

In addition, the Council should also consult the Admission Forum for the relevant area.  The consultation process will cease on 29^th January 2021.