How to consult on admission arrangements
If you're an admissions authority, you must consult on your admissions arrangements at prescribed times. Understand what you need to do to carry out your consultations.
Contents
The information in this article is from the School Admissions Code and applies to you if you're the school's admission authority, i.e.:
- Academies - the academy trust is the admission authority
- Foundation schools - the governing board is the admission authority
- Voluntary-aided schools - the governing board is the admission authority
How often to consult
You must consult on your admission arrangements:
- Whenever you propose changes to your admissions arrangements (though there are exceptions to this, see below); or
- At least once every 7 years if you make no changes
You don't need to consult on your admission arrangements if you're:
- Increasing your published admission number (PAN); or
- Changing your arrangements to comply with the admissions code or school admissions regulations
Be aware that failure to consult properly can be grounds for subsequent complaints and appeals.
Who to consult
Parents of children between the ages of 2 and 18 Other people in your area who you think might
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