To not understand what will happen now we are moving in 2 weeks?

[Lostandlostsomemore]

I've spoken briefly to the admissions team in the borough we are moving too ( surrey ) and they've both told me different things so before I ring them back tomorrow to confirm the address now we have the house keys can anyone with a bit of experience let me know what will happen?
Son has a place to start in September where we currently live but 25 miles away from new address so not possible to keep him there.
We are catholic so would be applying for the local catholic school however looking at the PAN number nearly every space was taken up by a child living in the area so must be over subscribed.
One told me I need to contact our local council and give them the new preferences and another told me to email the new council directly with them as it's not an in term admission as not September yet but do they basically give me a list of schools with places available or do they just give me any school they fancy if none of my options have a place and I have to keep refusing them until one comes up I'll take?
And what happens if by January he hasn't got a place, do I then have to " home educate " until he does and prove this to the LEA? Any help really appreciated, this move wasn't meant to happen but it has so trying to run with it

I haven't the first clue about home educating although I guess there are resources available.
Do I have I prove how I am providing an education to him? How do I do this?

The infant class size rule has not been abolished. What has changed is how long an "excepted" child (ie admitted beyond the 30) is treated as excepted and, therefore, whether or not an additional teacher had to be engaged.

Look OP, please don't panic.

1. Phone up your new LA and ask for a list of schools locally with spaces.
2. Apply for these schools if you find them acceptable as well as local schools.
3. See which school the LA is able to offer you.
4. Make sure you are on the waiting lists for more local schools.

There is really no need to panic yet. The school you are given a place at may be perfectly acceptable.

I'm also sorry my previous post about the taxi upset you - that wasn't my intention. I just wanted to point out that children can thrive even if the situation seems less than ideal. My Dd did have to get a taxi to school but she had a lovely taxi driver (female if that makes any difference) who had had an enhanced CRB check and personally escorted her into the school reception every day and handed her over to a member of staff. It was fine. Really - they used to have lovely chats apparently. She was very happy at school despite the distance. She has also transitioned very well to her new school and is happy there too.

I know how stressful it can seem when you're in the middle of it. But it will be fine.

Thankyou for your reply
I have done that and am waiting for the letter to be sent out. In the meantime I will make the application this evening with proof of tenancy an keep everything crossed.