Government policy

[Haliborange]

Is there anywhere I can find a statement of the government view of primary schools? What I am looking for is a statement talking about the role of a primary school in the community, that sort of thing.

I've had a look on the relevant department website but it is like wading through treacle and I can't find a thing... It doesn't matter that whatever the policy doc is will probably be out of date.

TIA

At the moment all the school/education web sites have a disclaimer

A new UK Government took office on 11 May. As a result the content on this site may not reflect current Government policy.
All statutory guidance and legislation published on this site continues to reflect the current legal position unless indicated otherwise.

There are rumours of whole organisations being told not to return tomorrow

I know, but that doesn't matter since what I am looking at is the disparity between Labour Gov policy and what has actually gone on in my area (re schools admissions).
If only I could find some sort of policy statement!

The labour education policy will be revealed on the 25th

So what I was trying to point out is that you won't find current government policy anywhere yet.

these are in the current Admission Code if they are any good?

(First two from forward by Ed Balls)
"Schools fit for the 21st Century should be at the centre of the local community and a place that provides a range of services for all children. The changes we have made within this revised Code and related Regulations continue to put children and families at the heart of the admissions process to achieve fair access for all."

"It is my intention that the measures set out in this revised Code will ensure parents are listened to and their views shape school policies. They will also enable schools to have a balanced and representative intake that reflects the local community and enables them to be a community resource, raising standards in all schools, not just a few."

"1.13 Governing bodies of all maintained schools must promote community cohesion, under section 21 of the EA 2002. Ofsted will report on the discharge of this duty."

Thank you Betsy, that's exactly the sort of thing I am after.