Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Chief Executive.

Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education, and Skills, presented a report on the elements of the Admissions Policy required to be determined by Cabinet. She noted the complexity of the schemes but reflected that it was a very open and transparent system which had generated very few queries or complaints from parents over many years.

The Leader stated the policy worked well each year.

Cllr Gordon King stated the admissions process was well administered, and the council could reassure people that sufficient places existed to meet demand.

At the conclusion of discussion, it was then,

Resolved:

That Cabinet approve the appended schemes which will become the determined Admissions Policy for Wiltshire for 2025/26.

Reason

It is a legal requirement to have these policies in place.

The schemes and arrangements as presented have been sent out to all schools for consultation and no alternative suggestions have been received to date.