The report will present the outcomes of this year’s statutory consultation on admission arrangements for all Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools for 2026/27. The admission arrangements must be determined by 28th February 2025 to comply with the national School Admissions Code.
There is ongoing engagement with the Kirklees school system including via the Places Access and Inclusion Committee of the Education and Learning Partnership Board. There will be specific communication about opportunities for engagement with Headteachers and Governing Bodies prior to the launch of the statutory consultation.There will be a six week statutory consultation with stakeholders.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2024
Decision due: 4 Feb 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children), Portfolio Holder for Education and Communities
Lead director: Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Department: Children (stat)
Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Tom Brailsford, Jo Anne Sanders, Sharon Oldfield, Cllr Amanda Pinnock, Cllr Viv Kendrick