URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1538

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Learning and SEND

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To determine the Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools and the Coordinated Admissions Scheme.

Content: That the proposed Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools for the academic year 2027/28 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved. As set out in the submitted report. The Council could have decided to consult on the full set of admission arrangements for all community schools in the City.  However this is not required as no changes are proposed.   Various changes to the two policies could have been proposed, which would have trigged a full public consultation. No reasons to make changes were presented by the maintained schools.

Date of Decision: December 29, 2025