Hi, my ds didn't get in to our first choice of school and so we put him on the waiting list and was at no.4 the last time I checked. Yesterday I received a letter from the LA saying
"the school(s) you are on the waiting list for are currently full and we are not able to offer any further places at this time. All school waiting lists are now being cleared to assist with a new system upgrade which contributes to the continuing improvements to our service... If you would like your ds to be placed on the waiting list for any schools, please complete the in-year application form...Places may become available at the beginning of the academic year, however no offers will be made and no waiting list positions will be available until 14 September 2015"
This an abridged version obviously! I cannot believe that an LEA would be updating their system at this time of the year and that we can't find out what's going on until a week after term starts. It comes across to me as though they just want all the children on the waiting lists to go the schools they were allocated.
I did find the following in the Schools Admissions Code today
"Each admission authority must maintain a clear, fair and objective waiting list until at least 31 December of each school year"
"For in-year applications (ie, September onwards) there is no requirement for local authorities to co-ordinate applications but they must, on request, provide information to a parent about the places still available in all schools within its area"
I'm confused tbh and would be grateful for any advice as I'd like to make a complaint. Thanks! (and apols for such a long post)
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Lattjo · 21/08/2015 14:23
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