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Secondary admission how do i apply

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Nikkinkaci · 20/07/2019 14:57

Im due to sign my daughter up for secondary in september , i have all the proof i.e rental agreement and utility bills which i could provide as proof but the issue i have is im on no council tax bill anywhere 😰 i was and then i left stayed with my dad , now my kids stay here all the time as they have own rooms an i come of-a morning take them to school etc but just until I can find somewhere else which will most likely be after xmas... i have approached the council and as i stay between this house and my dads i dont need to go on council tax . Any advice appreciated asi want to secure my daughter a place being honest with my tricky situation

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titchy · 20/07/2019 15:15

Confused Your posts are really confusing. So your kids live in the place they've always lived in? Sometimes you go and stay with your dad? Does your ex still live in the place your kids live then?

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Nikkinkaci · 20/07/2019 15:12

Just to clarify my kids dont live with my dad i stay there when tensions are too much... we are just trying to do the best for our kids under the curcumstances

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Nikkinkaci · 20/07/2019 15:09

I didnt rent anywhere unsuitable i rented my place 3 years ago with my now ex which is why my kids stay there in there own rooms, we didnt work out and i cant afford to run the house as we was both working and doesnt accept dss, so im going to find a property i can afford on my own

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Nikkinkaci · 20/07/2019 15:07

Well thats what they said over the phone as im between 2 houses technically im not permanent anywhere 🤷🏻‍♀️ I made sure to ask as my dad gets a reduction for being on his own and i didnt want him in any trouble and as far as im aware iv never been on an electoral

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titchy · 20/07/2019 15:07

So you rent one place, and your kids stay at your dad's - is that it?

Leaving aside the issue about council tax - you need to pay it on where you rent, and the issue of why on Earth you rented somewhere not suitable for your kids, you need to write to the council asking if you should use your dad's address as this is where your dd lives. Get their response in writing. And transfer the CB to him if they're effectively living with him.

electricmoogaloo · 20/07/2019 15:02

Where are you registered on the electoral roll?

GrabbyGertie · 20/07/2019 15:00

Sounds odd that you don't pay council tax? I don't understand how that is possible unless you are a student or something. Are you sure you have been given the correct information?