If you would like a place for your child at Saltley Academy, please download an "Application for a change of school In-year" Following your recent request, please find enclosed a Birmingham Local Authority "Application for a Change of School (In-Year)" form for you to complete.
Before you complete this form and submit your preferences it is very important that you refer to the School Admissions Website and view a copy of the latest admission arrangements for Primary schools and Secondary schools in Birmingham. The website and admission arrangements show how your preferences will be dealt with, how school places are offered, the different types of schools and their admission criteria, where to get help with your application, and what to do if you are not offered one of your preferred schools.
You can read more information about the admissions process and the admissions arrangements for Primary and Secondary Schools online at www.birmingham.qov.uk/schooladmissions If your child is already attending a local school then moving your child to another school is a very serious step. It is important that you consider whether a move is really the best option. You should talk to your child's headteacher, or staff at your child's current school, before completing the enclosed form. If your child is experiencing difficulties at school a move to another school may not solve the problem. Talking to your child and the staff at your child's current school can resolve most problems so that a move is avoided.
Finally, may I remind you that your child must continue attending their current school until you are offered a new school place. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their child receives a suitable full- time education, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise (Education Act 1996, section 7).
Parents who fail to ensure that their child attends regularly at the school at which they are registered pupils are liable for prosecution (Education Act 1996, section 444).
To process your application as quickly as possible, it is very important that you tell us which school your child is currently attending. Please ensure the headteacher of your child's current or most recent school completes the declaration in section 2 of the form. If your child has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) this form cannot be used to apply for a school place. You should instead contact SEN Assessment and Review for guidance on 0121 303 1888.
You should complete and return the enclosed form to Saltley Academy with the relevant documents. Applications will be processed within 10 working days. Please contact the school on 0121 566 6555 or at the following email [email protected] for any inquiries.
The local authority is the admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools. Children are admitted to schools in accordance with parental preference as far as possible. However, where there are more applications than there are places available, places at community and voluntary controlled schools will be offered based on the following order of priority:
Criterion 1: Looked after children or children who were previously looked after children
Criterion 2: Children (siblings) with a brother or sister already at the school who will still be in attendance at the time the child enters the school.
Criterion 3: Children who live nearest the school.
Within each of the categories above, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.
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