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Secondary Transfer Process for Autumn 2008
Secondary Transfer Process for Autumn 2008
Children & Young People’s Services
Detailed Secondary transfer timetable
How to apply for County Schools,Voluntary Aided Schools & Academies
Changed / Late / No preferences
On-line applications
Appeals Children & Young People’s Services
What this session will coverWhat this session will cover
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TRANSFER TIMETABLE TRANSFER TIMETABLE
On- Time Late-1 Late-2Mid-Term &
No Forms
Application Received
Decision
Appeal Closing Date
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TRANSFER TIMETABLE TRANSFER TIMETABLE
On- Time Late-1 Late-2Mid-Term &
No Forms
Application Received
Closing Date 19th October 2007
Decision1st March
2008
Appeal Closing Date
14th March 2008
Children & Young People’s Services
TRANSFER TIMETABLE TRANSFER TIMETABLE
On- Time Late-1 Late-2Mid-Term &
No Forms
Application Received
Closing Date 19th October 2007
22nd October 2007 to the end
of Feb 2008
Decision1st March
2008w/c 14th April
2008
Appeal Closing Date
14th March 2008 2nd May 2008
Children & Young People’s Services
TRANSFER TIMETABLE TRANSFER TIMETABLE
On- Time Late-1 Late-2Mid-Term &
No Forms
Application Received
Closing Date 19th October 2007
22nd October 2007 to the end
of Feb 2008
March 2008 to 2nd May 2008
Decision1st March
2008w/c 14th April
2008w/c 26th May
2008
Appeal Closing Date
14th March 2008 2nd May 2008 13th June 2008
Children & Young People’s Services
TRANSFER TIMETABLE TRANSFER TIMETABLE
On- Time Late-1 Late-2Mid-Term &
No Forms
Application Received
Closing Date 19th October 2007
22nd October 2007 to the end
of Feb 2008
March 2008 to 2nd May 2008
5th May 2008
Onwards
Decision1st March
2008w/c 14th April
2008w/c 26th May
2008Applications
dealt with on-flow
Appeal Closing Date
14th March 2008 2nd May 2008 13th June 2008 N /A
1st Pupils who are in the care of a Local Authority (Looked After Children).2nd Pupils who are on the Child Protection Register and need to attend an alternative school to
avoid the abuser. 3rd Pupils who live in the Priority Area (former catchment area) for the school. 4th Pupils with an older sibling (brother or sister) who will be attending the same school in Years
7, 8 or 9 at the proposed time of entry.5th Pupils who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs.6th Pupils living in the area of a closed school whose parents name one of the linked schools to
that area. (If there are more of these preferences than places available, we will allocate them to the pupils who live closest in a straight line.)
7th Pupils whose parents are basing their application on religious convictions.8th Pupils who live nearest to the school (measured in a straight line).
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PRIORITY CRITERIA 2008PRIORITY CRITERIA 2008
All applications received by closing date of 19 th October considered together – not first come, first served
We will use an Equal Preference systemIf the priority school is required, it must be named on
the application form as one of three preferences – no automatic allocation
Change of preference after 19th October counts as lateRead the booklet carefully before filling out application
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Key PointsKey Points
ON-LINE APPLICATIONSON-LINE APPLICATIONSParents can apply on-line for their child’s Secondary
SchoolFollow the links through the Council website: www.
leicester.gov.uk/educationEach child will have a Unique Pupil Number (UID) on
their letter – this is required to apply on-lineRemember to submit the application by 19th October
All 3 preferences treated equally
Highest successful preference is the one offered
Better chance of being allocated one of the three preferences
EQUAL PREFERENCE SYSTEMEQUAL PREFERENCE SYSTEM
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Ensure current school has correct address before applying
Return routes for preference forms Proof of receipt Reminder letters
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Meeting the Closing DateMeeting the Closing Date
Working together with County Schools, Voluntary Aided Schools and Academies
St Paul’s & English Martyrs – use their own form as well County and Voluntary Aided schools – same closing date Applications will be forwarded by Leicester City Council to
the relevant authorities
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Applications to non-City SchoolsApplications to non-City Schools
On-time applications –parents informed on 1st March 2008 Late-1 applicants will be informed w/c 14th April 2008 Late-2 applicants will be informed w/c 26th May 2008 Over-Subscription List (OSL) is automatically & places will be
allocated if spaces become available. OSL does not discriminate between on-time or late applications If parents refused for any of their preferences, they will be advised
on how to appeal
ResultsResults
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Parents can appeal for each unsuccessful preference. Local Authority statement will highlight the reasons why the application was refused and why the school is full. On average, less than half of parents are successful. The appeal panel’s decision is binding on all parties.
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AppealsAppeals
QUESTIONSQUESTIONSFROM THE FROM THE
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