Admission to Schools 2018/19 - Cardiff Qualifying dates for admission 44 - Admission criteria for community Nursery Schools and classes 45 - Important information to consider when

THE CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS ARE:

STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL FROm SEPTEmbER 2018MONDAY 4 DECEMBER 2017

STARTING PRImARY SCHOOL FROm SEPTEmbER 2018MONDAY 8 JANUARY 2018

Apply online at www.cardiff.gov.uk

Information for Parents

Admission to Schools 2018/19

This booklet is published by the City of Cardiff Council and contains the Information the Council is required to publish under Section 92 of the Schools Standards and Framework Act and the (School Information (Wales) Regulations 2011. The information contained in this booklet was correct at the time of going to publication.This booklet can also be accessed on the Council’s website www.cardiff.gov.ukAll references to parents also include legal guardians

ContentsWelcome 3Introduction 4 - National curriculum year groups 6- Important dates in the Admissions Process 6- background information 8- Welsh medium Education 9

Making an application 12- making an application timeline 14- Citizen Hub and Outreach Service 16- How school places are allocated 17- School admission mythbusters 18

Starting Primary School 20- Important information to consider when applying for a primary school place 22- Admission criteria for community Primary Schools 22- The grounds that places were offered for the 2017/2018 school year 29

Starting Secondary School 32- Important information to consider when applying for a secondary school place 34- Coordinated admission arrangements 34- Admission criteria for community Secondary Schools 34- The grounds that places were offered for the 2017/2018 school year 40

Starting Nursery 42- Qualifying dates for admission 44- Admission criteria for community Nursery Schools and classes 45- Important information to consider when applying for a Nursery place 47- Early Years Funding 49- Current approved nursery education providers 50- Cardiff Family Information Service 51

In Year Admissions 52- Admission and transfers to community schools during the school year 53- Important information to consider before submitting a request 54

School Offers 56- What you need to do when you receive your decision 58

Admission Appeals 60- Appeals process 61- Appeal outcomes 2017/2018 school year 64- Later allocation rounds 65

Admission policies for Faith and Foundation Schools 66

Other Useful Information 100

Schools in Cardiff 106

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WelcomeDear Parents,

Starting nursery, primary school or moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time for children and parents. However, it can also be a time of anxiety as you decide which schools to apply for and waiting to see if your application has been successful.

This booklet provides information on admission arrangements for Community Schools, Whitchurch High (Foundation) School and Faith Schools in Cardiff. A consultation to introduce a pilot scheme for coordinated admission arrangements for the year 7 group intakes in September was undertaken for the 2018 - 2020 school years. As a result, the Governing Bodies of Whitchurch High (Foundation) School, Corpus Christi RC High School and St Teilo’s CW High School agreed to participate in a pilot scheme.

A coordinated admission process will provide more parents with a single school place offer for their child which would be a fairer, more equitable system of allocating school places in Cardiff. It will give children a better transitional experience and more effective start to secondary school education. Further information is available on page 34 of this booklet.

The information contained in this booklet is designed to make the application process as smooth as possible. It provides information that will help you make an informed decision about the schools you would like your child to attend.

Every parent wants their child to thrive and achieve well at school. Excellent attendance and punctuality are crucial. Your support in ensuring this will enable your child to make the most of their time at school.

Our vision is that all children and young people in Cardiff attend a great school and develop the knowledge, skills and characteristics that lead them to become personally successful, economically productive and actively engaged citizens.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish your child every success for the future.

Nick Batchelar

Director of Education and Lifelong Learning

PlEASE READ THIS GuIDE CAREFullY AND mAkE SuRE YOu uNDERSTAND HOW YOuR APPlICATION WIll BE HANDlED.

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Introduction

Please make sure that you:

• Visit schools before

you apply so that

you have all the info

rmation you need

when you make your a

pplication.

• Submit your application by

the closing

date.

• Apply for up to:

5 preferences

(Transfer to Second

ary Education)

3 preferences

(Transfer to Primary Education)

You are strongly ad

vised to use all

preferences available

to you.

• Check the mythbusters on pages 1

8-19

before submitting your

application.

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CONTACT uS

Website: www.cardiff.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]@cardiff.gov.uksecondaryallocations@[email protected] YOu SEND uS AN EmAIl

PlEASE INCluDE YOuR CHIlD’S Full NAmE, DATE OF BIRTH AND CuRRENT SCHOOl OR NuRSERY.

Most of the questions you will have about school admissions will be answered in this guide. It provides advice on how to make an application and other information you may need to know about:

• Making an application

• Starting Primary School

• Starting Secondary School

• Starting Nursery

• In Year applications

• School Offers

• Admission Appeals

• Admission Policies for Faith and Foundation Schools

• Other useful information

• Schools in Cardiff

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ADMISSION TO NURSERY EDUCATION: SCHOOL YEAR 2018/19

Children born between1st September 2014 -

31st August 2015

Monday 15 January 2018The online application service will open. Preference forms will be available from

Council Hubs on request

Monday 19 February 2018Closing date for receipt of online

applications and preference forms

Monday 23 April 2018Notification of result of applications

On line applicants will receive an email on this date.

Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted on

this date.

Parents will not be informed of the decision over the telephone.

Children born between1st September 2015 -

31st march 2016

Monday 4 June 2018The online application service will open. Preference forms will be available from

Council Hubs on request

Monday 2 July 2018Closing date for receipt of online

applications and preference forms

Monday 1 October 2018Notification of result of applications

On line applicants will receive an email on this date.

Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted on

this date.


IMPORTANT DATES IN THE ADMISSION PROCESS 2018/19

PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2018/19

YEAR GROUP DATE OF BIRTHRECEPTION 01/09/2013-31/08/2014INFANT 1 01/09/2012-31/08/2013INFANT 2 01/09/2011-31/08/2012JUNIOR 3 01/08/2010-31/08/2011JUNIOR 4 01/09/2009-31/08/2010JUNIOR 5 01/09/2008-31/08/2009JUNIOR 6 01/09/2007-31/08/2008

CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL CURRICULUM YEAR GROUPS

SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2018/19YEAR GROUP DATE OF BIRTH

YEAR 7 01/09/2006-31/08/2007YEAR 8 01/09/2005-31/08/2006YEAR 9 01/09/2004-31/08/2005YEAR 10 01/09/2003-31/08/2004YEAR 11 01/09/2002-31/08/2003YEAR 12 01/09/2001-31/08/2002YEAR 13 01/09/2000-31/08/2001YEAR 14 01/09/1999-31/08/2000

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ADMISSION TO PRIMARY EDUCATION: SEPTEMBER 2018

Monday 13 November 2017The online application service will open.

Preference forms will be available from Council Hubs on request.

Monday 8 January 2018Closing date for receipt of online

applications and preference forms.

Monday 16 April 2018Notification of result of applications.

Online applicants will receive an email on this date.

Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted

on this date.


It is anticipated that Appeal Hearings in respect of applications receivedby the published closing date will be heard by the end of the Summer Term 2018.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2016/17

TRANSFER TO SECONDARY EDUCATION: SEPTEMBER 2018

Monday 2 October 2017The online application service will open.

Preference forms will be available from Council Hubs on request.

Monday 4 December 2017Closing date for receipt of on line

applications and preference forms.

Thursday 1 March 2018Notification of result of applications.


Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted

on this date.


PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR ON LINE APPLICATION AND/OR PREFERENCE FORM IS SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE ABOVE

IF YOuR

APPlICATION IS

lATE THIS CAN

SERIOuSlYAFFECT YOuR

CHANCES OF GETTING A

PlACE

It is anticipated that Appeal Hearings in respect of applications received by the published closing date will be heard by the end of the Summer Term 2018.

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BACkGROUND INFORMATION

This section gives you some general information you will find helpful particularly if you are making a school admission application for the first time.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOOLS AGES

Primary schools 4-11

Secondary Schools 11-16

Nursery 3-4

Special Schools (variable)

Cardiff has 128 schools; this includes Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

Schools are classified as Community, Foundation, Voluntary Controlled or Voluntary Aided.

The majority of schools in Cardiff are community schools. 18 are Welsh-medium community schools (15 primary schools and 3 secondary schools)70 are English-medium community schools (58 primary schools and 12 secondary schools)8 are Special Schools and there are a further 21 Specialist Resource bases attached to mainstream schools.

Denominational education is provided at 28 schools. 12 are Church in Wales schools (10 primary schools and 2 secondary schools)16 are Catholic schools (13 primary schools and 3 secondary schools)

Information on schools in Cardiff can be found on Pages 106-126

Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools are managed by the Local Authority (LA). In the case of St mellons Church In Wales Primary School the Council has agreed to delegate responsibility for admissions to the Governing body of the school. Applications should therefore be made directly to the school.

Voluntary Aided (Faith) SchoolsDetails of these schools and their oversubscription criteria for can be found on Pages 67-98.

Whitchurch High (Foundation) SchoolDetails of this school and the oversubscription criteria can be found on page 98.

FINDING INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOLSSome schools arrange an Open Day. If a school doesn’t have an Open Day you can ring the school to arrange an appointment to visit the school. It is best to visit a number of schools including your catchment area school, even though a place cannot be guaranteed. A school may suit your child better than you thought.

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You can check Your catchment area schools for Your address at:www.cardiff.gov.uk/onlinemaps

Estyn reportsYou may like to look at the schools Estyn reports. These can be found at www.estyn.gov.uk

School TransportHave you thought how your child will get to and from school each day? Make sure you read and understand the transport information on Page 102.

Full details of all the Welsh Medium Schools are available on page 106 (nursery); pages 116-118 (nursery and/or primary) and pages 119-120 (secondary).

Welsh Immersion UnitsPupils attending a Welsh Medium Primary School normally transfer to a Welsh Medium Secondary School in accordance with the arrangements on pages 38-40.

However, did you know that if your child did not attend a Welsh Medium Nursery/Primary school at the start of their education it isn’t too late for you to consider a Welsh Medium Education for your child?

Cardiff Council has established both a primary and secondary Welsh Immersion Unit which provides intense Welsh language learning enabling children to gain a level of fluency to transfer to education in a Welsh Medium School.If you would like to consider this option for your child further information is available by contacting the School Admissions Team on 029 2087 2909.

Use of the Welsh Language in Primary SchoolsIn Welsh Medium Primary Schools all subjects of the National Curriculum with the exception of English are taught through the medium of Welsh. In English Medium schools Welsh second language is statutory in the Foundation Phase and at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Use of the Welsh Language in Secondary SchoolsIn Welsh Medium secondary schools, all subjects of the National Curriculum with the exception of English are taught through the medium of Welsh.

In English Medium secondary schools Welsh second language is a statutory requirement for all pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum.

In accordance with the Education Reform Act 1988 Welsh is a core subject in all Welsh Medium schools.

WhaT arE ThE bEnEfITS of WELSh-MEdIUM EdUcaTIon?

Whatever language you speak at home, Welsh-medium education can give your child additional opportunities, experiences and skills. here are some frequently asked questions that may help you decide whether you’d like to take advantage of what Welsh-medium education has to offer.

‘So what does Welsh-Medium education do?’Welsh-medium education has a very simple aim - to enable children to become fully fluent in both English and Welsh while teaching all the other subjects across the curriculum. Young children learn languages remarkably easily - it’s by making the most of this potential that Welsh-medium education has become so popular.

WELSH-MEDIUM EDUCATION

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‘Why do people choose Welsh-medium education?’Research shows that it’s by far the best way we have to get children to be bilingual in both English and Welsh. being bilingual has many advantages. It’s very useful as a skill in the workplace: the ability to speak Welsh is either an essential or a desirable skill for a growing number of jobs. The Welsh Government has also committed to developing a bilingual Wales through its Welsh-language strategy ‘Cymraeg 2050’ with a vision for reaching a million speakers by 2050. There is more demand today than ever before for bilingual skills in a variety of fields such as health, education, leisure, childcare, retail, and public services.

‘Any other reasons?’Speaking Welsh can help children build a fuller understanding of their wider community and their place within it. Welsh provides children with access to a culture – including literature, music, digital media, and a host of other things - that might otherwise be unavailable to them. For some people, the choice of Welsh-medium education is based on personal experiences: they know people who are bilingual or have bilingual children, and so want their own children to be able to be a part of the Welsh-speaking community, while also being completely at home in English.

‘Do families like mine chose Welsh-medium education?’Every family - and every child - is unique, of course. but all kinds of families take advantage of Welsh-medium education: families who don’t speak Welsh and those who do; families from all kinds of ethnic and religious backgrounds; families from Wales and those who’ve moved here from elsewhere.

‘We don’t speak Welsh at home - would that make my child stand out?’Not at all. In fact, the vast majority - over 70% - of children in Welsh-medium education in Cardiff do not speak Welsh at home. And for some of those, a language other than English is the main language of the home. So coming from a non-Welsh speaking background is absolutely normal and the curriculum is designed with that in mind. Welsh-medium schools do not expect that children speak Welsh when they

start, but will help those children to become fluent in Welsh before the end of their first year.

‘We’re not Welsh - would it be strange for us to choose Welsh-medium education?’Not at all. You don’t have to be Welsh to speak Welsh. Parents of children in Welsh-medium schools in Cardiff have come from all over the world: Wales, the rest of the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America … While some might consider themselves to be Welsh, others might not - the key point is that learning Welsh is open to all.

‘Does Welsh-medium education have lower standards for English?’Absolutely not. Children leaving Welsh-medium primary schools are expected to reach exactly the same standard of English as those in English-medium primary schools. And in secondary schools children in Welsh-medium education sit exactly the same GCSEs and A-levels as those in English-medium schools. (The reverse is not true: children in English-medium education do not reach the same standards or sit the same level of exams in Welsh as those in Welsh-medium education.)

‘How can I help my child with homework if I don’t speak Welsh?’As most children don’t speak Welsh at home, Welsh-medium schools are very experienced in supporting both pupils and parents. For younger pupils, homework instructions will be given in writing in both English and Welsh. At a later age, children will be able to explain their work to their parents themselves. In fact, research suggests that dealing with their work in two languages can actually help children understand the subject that they are studying. The education website Hwb (http://hwb.wales.gov.uk) also gives access to a range of nationally provided digital learning tools and resources.

‘Will learning Welsh make it harder to learn another language?’Not at all. There’s almost no limit to a child’s ability to learn languages. In most European countries, young children can commonly speak two or three languages. Speaking one language can help reinforce the other, making it easier for the child to learn more languages later on.

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‘Will it be difficult to get my child into Welsh-medium education?’All Welsh-medium schools in Cardiff are community schools. So the application procedure is exactly as it is for English-medium community schools - the child’s home language or religion or national identity are not considered in the application process.

‘If my child were in a Welsh-medium school, would he or she have classmates from our area?’The number of Welsh-medium schools in Cardiff has increased significantly. There are now seventeen primary schools and three secondary schools across the city. This means that your community will have a Welsh-medium school whose pupils will come from your local area and who can easily meet up outside school if they want to.

‘What about their education after they leave school?’As pupils from Welsh-medium schools are fully bilingual, they can choose to follow college and university courses in either language (or both). Recently, the work of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (the national Welsh-medium college) has ensured that more and more university degrees are available (partially or completely) through the medium of Welsh. A growing number of Welsh-medium courses are

available in Further Education as well. Even so, students from Welsh-medium schools commonly follow English-medium courses at college or university, in Wales and beyond.

‘Can I learn Welsh alongside my child?’Some parents, after choosing a Welsh-medium school for their child, decide to learn Welsh as well. It’s a great opportunity to learn together, to practice your language skills on each other and spend quality time together. Welsh for Adults courses are available throughout Cardiff, and are suitable for learners at all levels. For further information, please visit https://learnwelsh.cymru/

Full details of all the Welsh-medium Schools are available on pages 116-118 (primary) and pages 119-120 (secondary).

“We are proud to welcome pupils and parents of any background, race and religion to participate in the language and culture of our country. This is how we develop a society where everyone has an equal opportunity to assimilate into active Welsh-speaking communities.”

mari Phillips Headteacher of Ysgol y berllan Deg, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff

Further contactsmenter Caerdydd – www.mentercaerdydd.cymru

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Making an application

Making an A

pplication

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You need to make an application to show which school you would like your child to attend. These are called preferences.

APPLY ONLINE BY USING THE COUNCIL’S ON LINE APPLICATION SERVICEwww.cardiff.gov.uk

By applying online you will be able to:

If you don’t hAVe ACCeSS to THE INTERNET YOu CAN uSE A

COmPuTER AT ONE OF THE COuNCIl

HuBS WHERE STAFF WIll AlSO BE

HAPPY TO HElP YOu. PlEASE SEE

DETAIlS OF HuBS THROuGHOuT CARDIFF ON PAGE 12.YOu mAY BE ABlE TO GET A

FRIEND TO HElP YOu mAkE AN APPlICATION uSING THEIR COmPuTER.YOu CAN APPlY BY A PAPER

APPlICATION FORm WHICH IS

AVAIlAble At CounCIl hubS where

StAff CAn help you And gIVe YOu A RECEIPT.

REmEmBER!• For all on line applications you

will need a valid email address• Please remember to resubmit

your application if you make any changes

• It is important that you use the same email address and remember your password. Keep this safe.

• Accesstheservice24hoursaday7daysaweekuptotheclosingdate• Beconfidentyourdataissecureandprotected.• Receiveaconfirmationemailthatensuresyourapplicationhasbeensubmitted.• Changeyourapplicationuptotheclosingdate.• Getyourofferbyemailwithoutwaitingforaletterinthepost• Decisionswillnotbegivenoverthetelephone.

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This section gives you the information you need before making your application. Please read it in full even if you have been through the process before. It is essential that you complete your application correctly and on time as this can seriously affect your chance of getting a place.

September / October / November

Parents should ask schools of their interest for information and go to Open Days

Some schools do not have Open Days so parents should ring and make an appointment to visit

Read the information available in this booklet which will help you make an informed decision

Decide on your school preferences and put them in your preferred order.

Make sure you express a preference for:3 schools – Admission to Primary Education

5 schools – Admission to Secondary Education

Monday 13 November 2017 (PRIMARY)

The on line application service opensApply online www.cardiff.gov.uk

Monday 2 October 2017 (SECONDARY)

The on line application service opensApply online www.cardiff.gov.uk

SECTION 1: MAkING AN APPLICATION TIMELINE

Making an A

pplication

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MAKE YOUR APPLICATION BY:

MONDAY 4 DECEMBER 2017 -DEADLINE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

MONDAY 8 JANUARY 2018 -DEADLINE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is received by the Council. You can visit Council Hubs for assistance in completing an application or to hand deliver forms where you will be given a receipt. Please do not leave it to the last

possible time to submit an application.

THE COUNCIL TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE LOST IN THE POST OR RETURNED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT

POSTAGE. IF YOU USE ROYAL MAIL YOU MAY WISH TO USE THEIR SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE TO OBTAIN A RECEIPT

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE INITIAL ROUND OF ALLOCATIONS.

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CITIzEN HUBS AND OUTREACH SERVICEHUB

Central Library Hub02920 871000

St Mellons Hub02920 780992

Llanrumney Hub02920 780994

The Powerhouse02920 330201

Rumney Partnership Hub

02922 330661

ButetownHub @ Loudoun02920 537060

STAR Community Hub

02920 788505

Grangetown Hub02920 780966

Ely & Caerau Hub02920 873800

Fairwater Hub02920 785583

Llandaff North &Gabalfa Community

Hub02920 785588

Canton Advice Surgery02920 780999

LOCATION

Central Library HubSecond Floor

The HayesCF10 1FL

30 Crickhowell Road,St. mellons

CF3 0EF

Countisbury AvenueLlanrumney

CF3 5NQ

The Powerhouse, maelfaLlanedeyrnCF23 9PN

Llanstephan RoadRumneyCF3 6JA

Plas Ionabutetown

CF10 5HW

muirton RoadSplott

CF24 2SJ

Havelock PlaceGrangetown

CF11 6PA

Cowbridge Road WestEly

CF5 5bQ

Doyle AveFairwaterCF5 3HU

Gabalfa AveLlandaff

CF14 2HU

Canton LibraryLibrary Street

Canton CF5 1QD

OPENING TIMES

mon to Wed: 9am - 6pmThurs: 10am - 7pm

Fri: 9am - 6pmSat: 9am - 5:30pm

mon to Wed: 9am - 6pmThurs: 10am - 7pm

Fri: 9am - 6pmSat: 9am - 5:30pm

mon to Thurs: 9am - 6pmFri: 10am - 7pm

Sat: 9am - 5:30pm

mon, Tues & Thursday 9am - 6pmWednesday 10am - 7pm

Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am –5:30pm

mon to Wed 9am -1pm & 2pm - 6pmThursday 10am -1pm & 2pm - 7pm

Friday closedSaturday 9am - 5:30pm

mon & Tues 9am - 5pmWednesday 10am - 6pm

Thurs & Fri 9am - 5pm


Thurs & Fri 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am - 5:30pm


Thurs & Fri 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am - 5:30pm

mon to Wed 9am - 6pmThursday 10am - 7pm

Friday 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am - 5:30pm

monday 9am - 6pmTuesday closed

Wednesday 9am - 6pmThursday 10am - 7pm

Friday 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am - 5.30pm


Thursday 10am - 7pmFriday 9am - 6pm

Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Tuesday 9am -1pm & 2pm - 6pm

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This flowchart shows how your application is processed

STEP 1After the closing date, all on-time preferences are considered.

STEP 2Your child’s name and grounds for admission are placed on the lists for the schools you have applied for and are assessed against the admission policy for the school.

STEP 3Places are allocated up to the Admission Number* for each school.

*The Admission Number is the number of pupils who should be admitted to a relevant age group. This number is agreed in accordance with the Measuring the Capacity of Schools in

Wales Guidance as set by Welsh Government.

HOW SCHOOL PLACES ARE ALLOCATED

STEP 4As it may be possible to offer more than one school place to many children, only the highest

preference that can be allocated is offered. Places that are listed lower and could have been offered will be offered to other children.

STEP 5On offer day parents will be informed of the school place that can be offered to their child. If it has not been possible to offer a place at one of the preferred schools, details of the how to appeal will

be provided.

STEP 6Parents who have received an offer of a Community School and Faith and/or Foundation Schools must confirm if they wish to accept the offer of a school place by the date specified. Any places declined at

Community Schools will be re-allocated in line with the over-subscription criteria to other children.

Please read these facts which will help you complete your application.

listing the same school multiple times does not give you a better chance of getting a place at that school.use all preferences for different schools.

IF THERE IS A

VACAnCy At An

oVerSubSCrIbed

SCHOOl, THE

oVerSubSCIptIon

CRITERIA WIll BE

uSED WHICH WIll

ORDER THE WAITING

lIST BEFORE A

PlACE IS AllOCATED

If your child attends the nursery attached to your preferred school this does not mean that they will automatically get a reception class place at the schoolA new application must be made for a Reception class place

A SIBlING IN

THE SCHOOl DOES

NOT GuARANTEE

ADmISSION BuT

PlEASE mAkE SuRE

YOu INCluDE THEIR

DETAIlS ON YOuR

APPlICATION.

SCHOOL ADMISSION MYTHBUSTERS

IF YOu ARE APPEAlING

FOR A HIGHER PREFERENCE SCHOOl, YOuR

CHIlD CAN STIll RETAIN A SCHOOl PlACE OFFER FOR

ElSEWHERE

WE STRONGlY AdVISe thAt YOu INCluDE

YOuR CATCHmENT AREA SCHOOl

AS ONE OF YOuR PREFERENCES.

THERE IS NO GuARANTEE OF A PlACE AT YOuR CATCHmENT AREA SCHOOl.

Making an A

pplication

IT IS BESTTHAT YOu INCluDE YOuR CATCHmENT AREA SCHOOl, eVen If you put IT lOWER ON YOuR APPlICATION THAN OTHER SCHOOlS

Accepting an offer of a place at a lower preference does not jeopardise your chances of receiving an offer for your higher preferred school(s).If you receive an offer to a higher preferred school after Offer Day, your child’s accepted school place will be withdrawn and offered to another child.

We recommend that you

accept the school you are

offered even if it is not

your higher prefer

ence

school. Doing this means

you will have a school

arranged for your

child

to attend from September.

This does not affect you

r

chances of being

offered

your higher prefer

ence

later in the proce

ss.

WE CANNOT OFFER YOuR CHIlD A PlACE uNTIl

YOu mAkE YOuR APPlICATION. YOuR

CHIlD WIll NOT AuTOmATICAllY BE gIVen A SChool

PlACE

YOu ARE STRONGlY

AdVISed to lISt:

3 SCHOOlS

(ADmISSION TO PRImARY

EDuCATION)

5 SCHOOlS

(TRANSFER TO

SECONDARY EDuCATION)

If your child is on

a waiting list please

remember their

position may change

as applications may

be received that have

a higher degree of

priority under the

oversubscription

criteria.

YOu SHOulD lIST THE SCHOOlS IN THE ORDER YOu WOulD lIkE THEm NOT IN THE ORDER YOu THINk YOu mIGHT BE OFFERED THEm.

NO ACCOuNT IS TAkEN OF THE NuRSERY OR

PRImARY SCHOOl YOuR CHIlD IS ATTENDING.

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Starting Primary School

DID YOu kNOW THAT

56.37% OF PARENTS WHO

dId not proVIde 3

PREFERENCES DID NOT

reCeIVe An offer of

A COmmuNITY PRImARY

SCHOOl PlACE FOR

SEPTEmBER 2017?


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You need to make an application to show which primary schools you would like your child to attend. These are called preferences and you are able to apply for 3 community schools. You are strongly advised to use all 3 preferences for Community Schools available to you.

If you do not make an application then your child will not be offered a school place. If you want to apply for a place in a Faith School you will need to apply directly to the Governing Body of the school. Please see pages 67-90.

YOU CAN APPLY ONLINE BY USING THE COUNCIL’S ON LINE APPLICATION SERVICE:www.cardiff.gov.uk

Why should I apply on line?

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• Thereisnoneedtocompleteapaperapplicationform.• Itisquickandeasytodo.• Thesystemissecuresothatyourinformationisprotected.• Youwillreceiveanemailconfirmingthatyourapplicationhasbeensubmitted.• Bymakinganoteofyourpassword,youcanchangethedetailsofyourapplicationup

to the closing date.

REmEmBER!• For all on line applications you will need a

valid email address• Please remember to resubmit your

applications if you make any changes• It is important that you use the same

email address and that you remember your password. Please make sure that you keep this safe.

Did you know that 33 community primary schools were over

subscribed in the initial round of applications for September 2017?

make sure you check if the schools you are interested in was one of them on page 30.

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Your School PreferencesYou are strongly recommended to list 3 different Schools, at least one being your catchment area school.

Expressing a preference does not guarantee admission to your chosen schools. It will give your child priority over children whose parents have not expressed a preference for that school.

If you do not apply for 3 different schools or you submit your application late, it will be less likely that your child will be able to attend the school of your preference as subsequent applications will be assessed after the applications considered in the initial round and schools may already be fully subscribed.

make sure you complete your application carefully and provide as much information (including supporting documentary evidence) as possible as this will be used for assessing where your child will be on the list for each school you have applied for.

Your application and supporting evidence must be received by the closing date. The evidence will be used for assessing where your child will be on the list for each school you listed as a preference. Evidence provided after the closing date will not be considered in the initial round of applications.

We operate an ‘Equal Preference Scheme’ to decide which school can be offered to your child. This means that when your applications are assessed the order of preference that you have out the schools in your application are not taken into account. Essentially, you will be making 3 separate applications to your preferred Community Schools.

It is very important that you understand the admission criteria for your preferences. This will enable you to assess what priority you give each of your preferences.

Each of your 3 preferences will be assessed against the Council’s admissions criteria so it is important that you read and understand these fully.

You will only receive one offer of a Community School place. If more than one place can be offered to your child, the school you have listed as your highest preference will be offered. This is why the order you put the schools in is so important and why you should put them in the order you want them.

ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOLS Which address should you use on your application?Your child’s place of residence, i.e. normal home address; NOT the address of a business, a relative, a friend, a childminder or an address to which you hope to move.

Normal Home AddressThis is your child’s home address. This means where your child lives at the point of application. It is where you and your child live together, unless you can show that they live elsewhere with someone with legal care and control of your child. For admission purposes, this must be a residential property that is your child’s only or main residence. It cannot be an address at which your child may sometimes stay or sleep due to your domestic arrangements.

Your application will be assessed in the evidence of where your child lives as provided on the closing date for applications.

A child’s normal home address is where he or she spends most of the week.

In deciding which is your child’s normal home address, we would not usually accept an address if:

• Youoryourfamilyhasasecondhomeelsewhereas a main residence. We expect that your previous address has been sold, or leased through an agency, that a lease agreement on a property you previously rented has expired and that you have no other residence.

• Apropertyatwhichonlypartofthefamilyhasmoved out. Unless this was part of a divorce or permanent separation arrangement, this will not be accepted. However, if this is the case evidence will be requested.

• Apropertythatisnotsuitableforthenumberofadults and children claimed to reside and for which there is no formal written record of this agreement.

• Achildmovestoahomeotherthanwiththeirparent, unless this is part of a formal fostering or care arrangement. If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) the friend or relative’s address will not be considered for admission purposes.

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What proof of residence may you be asked to provide?When considering applications for schools where more applications have been submitted than the number of places available, stringent residence checks will be undertaken.

The following are examples of evidence you may be required to provide:

• Counciltaxinformation• Recentutilitybills• Drivinglicence• Childbenefitinformation• Exchangeofcontracts• Bankstatement• Tenancyagreement.

If you are living in rented accommodation you may need to provide a copy of your tenancy agreement from a recognised letting agency, estate agent or solicitor confirming the lease start and end date. Any tenancy agreement needs to relate to your residence at the point of application and an end date that is later than the start of the Autumn Term when your child will start secondary school (monday 3 September 2018)

This list is not exhaustive and the evidence you have provided will be checked with other government agencies including your child’s current school.

You need to ensure that these documents are available to provide as evidence of your residence at the address you claim you and your child live from the date of application to the start of Autumn Term (Monday 3 September 2018)

What happens if the Council is not satisfied with the evidence provided? We can refuse to accept where you say your child lives if we have any doubts, in which case we will continue to ask for evidence to show that you and your family actually live where you claim.

If satisfactory evidence is not received, a school place will not be offered based on residence.

What happens if you move house after you have made your application? It is important that you tell us if you move house after you have made your application.

If you move between the date of application and the start of the Autumn Term (monday 3

September 2018) your application will not be assessed on the new address until after the initial allocation of places.

Change in CircumstancesThere may be changes in a family’s circumstances since the initial application was submitted e.g. change of address. These circumstances may result in the application no longer meeting the admission criteria on the grounds that the application was originally assessed. In these circumstances, the application will be re-assessed and in some circumstances may result in the withdrawal of the original offer of a place.

Careful consideration should therefore be given to changing address, as it may not be possible to offer a place at the catchment area school that serves the new address or at a school within reasonable distance as all places may have already been offered in the initial round of allocations.

Withdrawal of PlacesAny place approved based on residence may be withdrawn if the pupil is no longer resident at the address at the beginning of the school term to which the application relates (monday 3 September 2018).

If we offer a place at a Community school and then discover that the offer was made on the basis of fraudulent or misleading information (for example, a false claim to living in a catchment area), and this denied a place to another child, we will withdraw the offer of that place. This has happened in previous years.

Late ApplicationsFollowing the first round of allocations, late applications will be considered in accordance with the Council’s published admissions criteria.

Refused applications from the first round of allocations and any subsequent late applications will be considered together for any subsequent available places that may arise.

The closing dates for late applications and supporting evidence after the initial round are:

Friday 4 May 2018

The dates for subsequent rounds will be the last day of each month.

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TERMS USED: OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Looked After child and Previously Looked After For admissions purposes a looked after child is a child in care who is looked after by the Local Authority. This includes a child who is accommodated under a Care Order or Interim Care order.

For admissions purposes a previously looked after child is a child who was previously looked after and immediately became the subject of an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.

You will need to provide evidence of the circumstances with your application.

In the case of children currently looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 74 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014) following consultation on the appropriateness of the named school in light of the child’s background and needs, the Council has a duty to admit the child to the school.

Statement of special educational needsWhere a school is named in a statement of special educational needs, where the Council is the admissions authority the Council has a duty to admit the child to the school.

Catchment AreasAdmission arrangements including school catchment areas are consulted upon annually. When changes to school catchment areas are necessary, these are normally implemented on 1st September at the year of entry (to Reception in a primary school and to Year 7 in a secondary school). For children above these age groups, the catchment areas at the date of their admission would normally apply. Should parents elect to admit their child(ren) to a school other than their community catchment area school or nearest faith school, they are responsible for any transport costs incurred regardless of the distance travelled. Catchment area maps can also be found on the Council’s website at www.cardiff.gov.uk/onlinemaps

Whilst living in a catchment area for a school can help your child’s chances of being offered a place at the school if applied for, there is no guarantee this will be possible.

The Council regularly reviews the pattern of school provision across the City and is committed to investing

in new schools to meet the changing needs of the population. Proposed changes to schools in the city can be viewed at www.cardiff.gov.uk/21stCenturySchools

SiblingsFor admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister (where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership). This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

The Council will only consider siblings attending Years 8 -11 (not sixth form) during the 2018/19 school year at the preferred Secondary school, and Years 1-6 (not nursery) during the 2018/19 school year at the preferred primary school.

If you do not provide details of older brothers and / or sisters who will be, attending the school your application will not be considered under these grounds.

Please Note: It is not possible for this information to be automatically considered from pupil data held by the Council.

Compelling Medical or Compelling Social GroundsWritten recommendations from a medical practitioner, a social worker or similar professional must be provided giving detailed reasons for the pupil’s admission to a particular school to be considered under this criterion.

It is your responsibility to provide this information with your application by the closing date. If supporting evidence is not provided the Council will be unable to take the information into account when assessing your application.

Evidence provided after the closing date will not be considered until after the initial allocation of places so please ensure that you provide your evidence with your application and you application is submitted on time.

Shared Parental responsibilityWhere parents have shared responsibility for a child, and the child lives with both parents for parts of the week the home address will be determined as the property where the child lives for the majority of the school week (i.e. 3 out of 5 school days). Parents will be required to provide documentary evidence to support the address they wish to be considered for admission purposes.


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Waiting ListsWhere an application has been refused, the application will be placed on a waiting list. Applications received for the annual allocation of places will remain on the waiting list until 21December 2018.

You should be aware that the position of a child on a waiting list may change as applications may be received that have a higher degree of priority as per the admissions criteria.

Children of UK Service Personnel and other Crown Servants (including Diplomats) The address of UK Service Personnel will be accepted if their application form is accompanied by an official ministry of Defence (moD) letter declaring a definite return date and confirmation of the new address.

IT IS YOuR RESPONSIBIlITY TO proVIde SupportIng INFORmATION BY THE ClOSING DATE. eVIdenCe proVIded AFTER THE ClOSING DATE WIll NOT BE CONSIDERED uNTIl AFTER THE INITIAl AllOCATION OF PlACES

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Admission to Primary School for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

The admission criteria is used to decide which children should be offered places if a school has more applications than places available. Therefore it is very important that you provide us all the information we need when you apply for a school place.

OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Admission Criteria:

1. Children who are looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or previously looked after children (as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code document no. 005/2-13)

2. Children allocated nursery funding by the Early Years Assessment Panel, or the Case Advisory Panel. These multi agency panels allocate funding to an Early Years child with identified significant and/or complex needs, through an Individual Development Plan in order that the child may access their nursery entitlement in a maintained setting.

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3. (a) Where an older sibling was directed by the Council to an alternative school because the alternative school was previously the catchment area school, if the parent desires, the Council will admit younger siblings to the alternative school.

This applies only where the older sibling is in attendance at the alternative school during the academic year to which the application relates. In addition the younger sibling must be residing in the same address (or an address within the catchment area that was the subject of the change before it was implemented) that the older sibling was living at the time of the original application.


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(b) Where an older sibling was directed by the Council to an alternative school because no places were available at the catchment area school, if the parent desires, the Council will admit younger siblings to the alternative school.

This applies only where the older sibling is in attendance at the alternative school during the academic year to which the application relates

4. Pupils who are permanently resident within the defined catchment area* of the school on the published closing date of 8 January 2018 for receipt of preference forms.

Evidence of permanent residence of the pupil must be supplied if required. Where preferences exceed places available, priority will be given to multiple birth siblings resident within the defined catchment area. Criteria 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted.

5. Pupils in respect of whom the Council judges that there are compelling medical grounds or compelling social grounds for their admission to a specified school.

Written recommendations from a medical consultant or a social worker or similar professional will be required giving detailed reasons for the pupil’s admission to a particular school. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 6, 7, 8 and 9 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted.

6. Pupils who have a brother and/or sister of statutory school age who will be on register at the school when they are admitted.

In considering siblings first priority will be given to applications from multiple birth siblings. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 7, 8 and 9 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted. For admission purposes a sibling is a child permanently resident at the same address as the pupil applying for a place who is the brother/sister, half brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

7. In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the Council gives priority to children living nearest the school as measured by the shortest practicable walking route.

The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property. Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 8 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route.

8. In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the Council gives priority to children living furthest away from the alternative school offered by the Council as measured by the shortest practicable walking route as a tie break.

The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates

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Only applications received by the published closing date of 8 January 2018 for receipt of applications will be considered in the initial round of allocation of places. Other applications received will be considered as late applications.

of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property. Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route.

In the case of flats the route assessment is determined from the front entrance to each flat.

9. Pupils whose premature admission to the school has been approved by the Council.

TRANSITION OR TASTER DAYS

many schools in Cardiff hold transition or taster days. An invitation to or attendance by your child at these taster/transition days does not constitute an offer of a place to be admitted to the school by the Local Authority. Once formal offers have been made and you have been notified, if your child arrives for a taster/transition day at a school where they have not been offered a place, they may not be able to stay. It will be your responsibility to make sure that your child is returned safely to their current nursery.

YOuR CHIlD WIll NOT AuTOmATICAllY BE OFFERED A SCHOOl PlACE. IF YOu DO NOT lIST A SCHOOl IN YOuR PREFERENCE, YOuR CHIlD WIll NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADmISSION.


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DID YOu kNOW THAT5 COmmuNITY SECONDARY SCHOOlS were oVerSubSCrIbed IN THE INITIAl ROuND OF AllOCATIONS FOR SEPTEmBER 2017?mAkE SuRE YOu CHECk IF THE SCHOOlS YOu ARE INTERESTED IN WAS ONE OF THEm ON PAGE 34.

REmEmBER!• For all on line applications you will

need a valid email address• Please remember to resubmit

your applications if you make any changes

• It is important that you use the same email address and that you remember your password. Please make sure that you keep this safe.

You need to make an application to show which secondary schools you would like your child to attend. These are preferences and you are able to apply for 5 schools.

APPLY ON LINE BY USING THE COUNCIL’S ON LINE APPLICATION SERVIICE:www.cardiff.gov.uk

YoucanapplyonlineforCommunitySchools,CorpusChristiRCHighSchool,StTeilo’sCWHighSchoolandWhitchurchHigh(Foundation)School.

You will also need to complete a supplementary form for Corpus Christi RC High SchoolandStTeilo’sCWHighSchoolwhichmustbeobtainedfromtheschool.


• Weemailyourofferonthe1March2018sothereisnoneedtowaitforaletterinthepost• Theserviceisavailable24hoursaday7daysaweekuptotheclosingdateofthe4

December 2017• Itisquickandeasytodo• Thesystemissecuresoyourinformationisprotected.• Youwillreceiveaconfirmationemailthatensuresyourapplicationhasbeensubmitted.• Changeyourapplicationuptotheclosingdate.• Decisionswillnotbegivenoverthetelephone.

If you wish to apply for a place at mary Immaculate RC High School, St Illtyd’s RC High School or The bishop of Llandaff CW High School you will need to apply direct to the Governing body of the School. Please see pages 92-98.

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COORDINATED ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTSA consultation to introduce a pilot scheme for coordinated admission arrangements for the Year 7 group intakes was undertaken for the 2018-2020 school years. The Governing bodies of following schools have agreed to participate in a pilot scheme:• CorpusChristiRCHighSchooL• StTeilo’sCWHighSchool• WhitchurchHigh(Foundation)School

You will now also be able to apply for places at these schools by using the on line application service and you can list 5 preferences.

For applications to Corpus Christi RC High School and St Teilo’s CW High School you must also complete a Supplementary Form which can obtained direct from each school.

We operate an Equal Preference Scheme to decide which school can be offered to your child. This means that when your applications are assessed the order of preference that you have put the schools in your application are not taken into account. Essentially, you will be making 5 separate applications to your preferred schools.

It is very important that you understand the admission criteria for your preferences. This will enable you to assess what priority you give each of your preferences.

This is where you can find details of the relevant admission criteria in this booklet:• CommunitySecondarySchools–Page38• CorpusChristiRCHighSchool–Page90• StTeilo’sCWHighSchool–Page96• WhitchurchHigh(Foundation)School–Page98

Each of your 5 preferences will be assessed against the Council’s published admission criteria for Community Schools or the published admission criteria for Corpus Christi RC High School, St Teilo’s CW High School or Whitchurch Foundation School by their respective Governing bodies.

You will only receive one offer of a school place. If more than one place can be offered to your child the school that you have listed as your highest preference will be offered. This is why the order you put the schools in is so important and why you should put them in the order you want them.

Your school preferencesYou are strongly recommended to list 5 different Schools, at least one being your catchment area school.

Expressing a preference does not guarantee admission to your chosen schools. It will give your child priority over children whose parents have not expressed a preference for that school.

If you do not apply for 5 different schools or you submit your application late, it will be less likely that your child will be able to attend the school of your preference as subsequent applications will be assessed after the applications considered in the initial round and schools may already be fully subscribed.

make sure you complete your application carefully and provide as much information (including supporting documentary evidence) as possible as this will be used for assessing where your child will be on the list for each school you have applied for.

Your application and supporting evidence must be received by the closing date. The evidence will be used for assessing where your child will be on the list for each school you listed as a preference. Evidence provided after the closing date will not be considered in the initial round of applications.

Remember: You must complete Supplementary forms if you are applying for places at Corpus Christi RC High School and St Teilo’s CW High School. These forms can be obtained direct from each school.

ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS Which address should you use on your application?Your child’s place of residence, i.e. normal home address; NOT the address of a business, a relative, a friend, a childminder or an address to which you hope to move.

Child’s Home AddressThis is your child’s home address. This means where your child lives at the point of application. It is where you and your child live together, unless you can show that they live elsewhere with someone with legal care and control of your child. For admission purposes, this must be a residential property that is your child’s only or

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main residence. It cannot be an address at which your child may sometimes stay or sleep due to your domestic arrangements.

Your application will be assessed on the evidence of where your child lives as provided on the closing date for applications.

A child’s normal home address is where he or she spends most of the week.

In deciding which is your child’s normal home address we would not usually accept an address if:

• Youoryourfamilyhasasecondhomeelsewhere as a main residence. We expect that your previous address has been sold, or leased through an agency, that a lease agreement on a property you previously rented has expired and that you have no other residence.

• Apropertyatwhichonlypartofthefamilyhasmoved out. Unless this was part of a divorce or permanent separation arrangement this will not be accepted. However, if this is the case evidence will be requested.

• Apropertythatisnotsuitableforthenumberof adults and children claimed to reside and for which there is no formal written record of this agreement.



The following are examples of evidence you may be required to provide:• Counciltaxinformation• Recentutilitybills• Drivinglicence• Childbenefitinformation• Exchangeofcontracts• Bankstatement• Tenancyagreement.

If you are living in rented accommodation you may need to provide a copy of your tenancy agreement from a recognised letting agency, estate agent or

solicitor confirming the lease start and end date. Any tenancy agreement needs to relate to your residence at the point of application and an end date that is later than the start of the Autumn Term when your child will start secondary school (monday 3 September 2018)

This list is not exhaustive and the evidence you have provided will be checked with other government agencies including your child’s current school.

You need to ensure that these documents are available to provide as evidence of your residence at the address you claim you and your child live from the date of application to the start of Autumn Term (Monday 3 September 2018)


If satisfactory evidence is not received a school place will not be offered on the basis of residence.


If you move between the date of application and the start of the Autumn Term (monday 3 September 2018) your application will not be assessed on the new address until after the initial allocation of places.

Change in CircumstancesThere may be changes in a family’s circumstances since the initial application was submitted e.g. change of address. These circumstances may result in the application no longer meeting the admission criteria on the grounds that the application was originally assessed. In these circumstances the application will be re-assessed and in some circumstances may result in the withdrawal of the original offer of a place. Careful consideration should therefore be given to changing address as it may not be possible to offer a place at the catchment area school that serves the new address or at a school within reasonable distance as all places may have already been offered in the initial round of allocations.

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Withdrawal of PlacesAny place approved based on residence may be withdrawn if the pupil is no longer resident at the address at the beginning of the school term to which the application relates (monday 3 September 2018).

If we offer a place at a Community school and then discover that the offer was made on the basis of fraudulent or misleading information (for example, a false claim to living in a catchment area), and this denied a place to another child, we will withdraw the offer of that place. This has happened in previous years.



The closing dates for late applications and supporting evidence after the initial round are: Friday 4 May 2018


TERMS USED: OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Looked After child and Previously Looked After For admissions purposes a looked after child is a child in care who is looked after by the Local Authority. This includes a child who is accommodated under a Care Order or Interim Care order.



In the case of children currently looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 74 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014) following consultation on the appropriateness of the named school in light of the child’s background and needs, the Council has a duty to admit the child to the school.


Catchment AreasAdmission arrangements including school catchment areas are consulted upon annually. When changes to school catchment areas are necessary, these are normally implemented on 1st September at the year of entry (to Reception in a primary school and to Year 7 in a secondary school). For children above these age groups, the catchment areas at the date of their admission would normally apply. Should parents elect to admit their child(ren) to a school other than their community catchment area school or nearest faith school, they are responsible for any transport costs incurred regardless of the distance travelled. Catchment area maps can also be found on the Council’s website at www.cardiff.gov.uk/onlinemaps

Whilst living in a catchment area for a school can help your child’s chances of being offered a place at the school if applied for, there is no guarantee this will be possible.

The Council regularly reviews the pattern of school provision across the City and is committed to investing in new schools to meet the changing needs of the population. Proposed changes to schools in the city can be viewed at www.cardiff.gov.uk/ 21stCenturySchools

SiblingsFor admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister (where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership). This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

The Council will only consider siblings attending Years 8 -11 (not sixth form) during the 2018/19 school year at the preferred Secondary school, and Years 1-6 (not nursery)during the 2018/19 school year at the preferred primary school.

If you do not provide details of older brothers and/ or sisters who will be attending the school your application will not be considered under these grounds.Please Note: It is not possible for this information to be automatically considered from pupil data held by the Council.


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Compelling Medical or Compelling Social GroundsWritten recommendations from a medical practitioner, a social worker or similar professional must be provided giving detailed reasons for the pupil’s admission to a particular school to be considered under this criteria.




Waiting ListsWhere an application has been refused, the application will be placed on a waiting list. Applications received for the annual allocation of places will remain on the waiting list until 21December 2018.



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Transfer to Secondary School for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

The admission criteria below is used to decide which children should be offered places if a school has more applications than places available. Therefore it is very important that you provide us all the information we need when you apply for a school place.

1. Children who are looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or previously looked after children (as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code document no. 005/2-13)

OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2. (a) Where an older sibling was directed by the Council to an alternative school because the alternative school was previously the catchment area school, if the parent desires, the Council will admit younger siblings to the alternative school. This applies only where the older sibling is in attendance at the alternative school during the academic year to which the application relates. In addition the younger sibling must be residing in the same address (or an address within the catchment area that was the subject of the change before it was implemented) that the older sibling was living at the time of the original application.

(b) Where an older sibling was directed by the Council to an alternative school because no places were available at the catchment area school, if the parent desires, the Council will admit younger siblings to the alternative school. This applies only where the older sibling is in attendance at the alternative school during the academic year to which the application relates

3. Pupils who are permanently resident within the defined catchment area* of the school on the published closing date of 4 December 2017 for receipt of preference forms. Evidence of permanent residence of the pupil must be supplied if required. Where preferences exceed places available, priority will be given to multiple birth siblings resident within the defined catchment area. Criteria 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted.

4. Pupils in respect of whom the Council judges that there are compelling medical grounds or compelling social grounds for their admission to a specified school. Written recommendations from a medical consultant or a social worker or similar professional will be required giving detailed reasons for the pupil’s admission to a particular school. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 5, 6, 7 and 8 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted.

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5. Pupils who have a brother and/or sister who will be on register at the school, in Years 8 to 11, when they are admitted. In considering siblings first priority will be given to applications from multiple birth siblings. Any sibling connection must be clearly stated in the application. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 6, 7 and 8 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted. For admission purposes a sibling is a child permanently resident at the same address as the pupil applying for a place who is the brother/sister, half brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

6. In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the Council gives priority to children living nearest the school as measured by the shortest practicable walking route. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property. Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Where preferences exceed places available, Criteria 7 will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route.

In the case of flats the route assessment is determined from the front entrance of each flat.

7. In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the Council gives priority to children living furthest away from the alternative school offered by the Council as measured by the shortest practicable walking route as a tie break. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property. Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route. In the case of flats the route assessment is determined from the front entrance of each flat.

8. Pupils whose premature admission to the school has been approved by the Council.

ADMISSIONS TO SIXTH FORMS The Council has agreed to delegate to the Governing Body of Community Schools responsibility for the determination of admission arrangements for sixth forms. Application should therefore be made directly to the school.

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PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL – SEPTEMBER 2017

The following information shows on what grounds places were offered in the initial round of allocations for September 2017.This will help you make informed decisions when submitting your school preferences.

TRANISITION OR TASTER DAYSMany schools in Cardiff hold transition or taster days. An invitation to or attendance by your child at these taster/transition days does not constitute an offer of a place to be admitted to the school by the Local Authority. Once formal offers have been made and you have been notified, if your child arrives for a taster/transition day at a school where they have not been offered a place, they may not be able to stay. It will be your responsibility to make sure that your child is returned safely to their current school.

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Starting Nursery

THE AllOCATION OF mORNING AND AFTERNOON PlACES WIll BE DECIDED BY THE HEAD TEACHER.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR A NURSERY PLACE

The Council is the Admissions Authority for all maintained Community Nursery Schools and classes.

Toensurethatyoureceiveinformationregardingtheapplicationprocessattheappropriatetime,make sure that we have your child’s details by registering your child’s details at www.cardiff.gov.uk/nurseryadmissions

DetailsofadmissionarrangementstoCatholicandChurchinWalesschoolscanbefoundonpages 67-90.

You need to make an application to show which nursery you would like your child to attend.

If you do not make an application your child will not be offered a nursery place.

If you want to apply for a place in a Faith School you will need to apply directly to the Governing Body of the school. Please see pages 67-90.

YOU CAN APPLY ONLINE BY USING THE COUNCIL’S ON LINE APPLICATION SERVICE:www.cardiff.gov.uk/nurseryadmissions


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closing date.

Please refer to the Nursery timetable on page 44 for details of closing dates and offer dates

Application forms for Nursery education are also available at Council Hubs (see page 16 for details of your local Hub)

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QUALIFYING DATES FOR CHILDREN TO OBTAIN A PART TIME NURSERY PLACE

If your child is three years old between:

1 April - 31 August (inclusive) Your child may be accepted during the Autumn Term

1 September - 31 December (inclusive) Your child may be accepted during the Spring Term

1 January - 31 March (inclusive) Your child may be accepted during the Summer Term

Children are entitled to a part-time nursery place from the start of the term following their third birthday and must attend for a minimum of five half days.

Children born between 1st September 2014 - 31st August 2015

Monday 15 January 2018The online application service will open.

Preference forms will be availableFrom Council Hubs on request

Monday 19 February 2018Closing date for receipt of online applications

and preference forms

Monday 23 April 2018Notification of result of applications.


Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted on this date.


Children born between1st September 2015 - 31st march 2016

Monday 4 June 2018The online application service will open.

Preference forms will be availableFrom Council Hubs on request

Monday 2 July 2018Closing date for receipt of online applications

and preference forms

Monday 1 October 2018Notification of result of applications


Preference form applications will be informed by letter which will be posted on this date.


ATTENDANCE AT A COMMUNITY NURSERY CLASS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLE A CHILD TO A RECEPTION CLASS PLACE IN THE SAME SCHOOL.

A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE MADE FOR RECEPTION PLACES

TIMETABLE FOR NURSERY ADMISSIONS

Children are entitled to a part-time nursery place from the start of the term following their third birthday and must attend for a minimum of five half days.

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ADMISSION TO NURSERY FOR THE 2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

The admission criteria is used to decide which children should be offered places if a school has more applications than places available. Therefore it is very important that you provide all the information needed when you apply for a nursery place (including supporting documentary evidence).

The Council will consider each individual application received by the published closing date for a child who must be three years old on its merits, applying the criteria in the following order of priority up to the approved capacity:

1. For applications received by the published closing date of 19 February 2018 for children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015:

(a) Children who are looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or previously looked after children (as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code document no. 005/2-13)

(b) children allocated nursery funding by the Early Years Assessment Panel, or the Case Advisory Panel. These multi agency panels allocate funding to an Early Years child with identified significant and/or complex needs, through an Individual Development Plan in order that the child may access their nursery entitlement in a maintained setting.

(c) children who have a brother and/or sister who will be on register at the school at which the nursery class is based when they are admitted. Any sibling connection must be clearly stated in the application. Where preferences exceed places available, criteria d, e and f will then be applied to decide which other pupils are admitted. For admission purposes a sibling is a child permanently resident at the same address as the pupil applying for a place who is the brother/sister, half brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co-habiting or in a civil partnership. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

(d) children in respect of whom the Council judges that there are compelling medical grounds or compelling social grounds for their admission to a specified nursery school/class. Written recommendations from a medical consultant, a social worker or similar professional will be required giving detailed reasons for the child’s admission to a particular nursery school/class. Where preferences exceed places available, priority will be given to multiple birth siblings.

(e) other children with priority to children living nearest the nursery school/class, as measured by the shortest practicable walking route. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG)

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AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property. Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route.

f) In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the Council gives priority to children living furthest away from the alternative school offered by the Council as measured by the shortest practicable walking route as a tie break. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles to the nearest 2 decimal places. The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. The starting point for a route assessment is determined as the nearest point on the walking route network to the main front entrance of a property.

Private driveways and paths are not included in the distance measurement. All routes within the walking network must be publicly accessible and available 24 hours. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Welsh Learner Travel measure Statutory Provision and Operational Guidance June 2014 and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible. Where there is no safe walking route available, the Council will calculate the shortest driving distance from the home address to the nearest open school gate by use of the same Geographical Information System (GIS) used to measure the shortest practicable walking route.

In the case of flats the route assessment is determined from the front entrance to each flat.

2. For applications received by the published closing date of 2 July 2018 for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 December 2015: (a) to (f) as above

3. For applications received by published closing date of 3 July 2017 for children born between 1 January 2016 and 31 march 2016: (a) to (f) as above.

Following the first round of allocations, late applications will be considered in accordance with the Council’s published admissions criteria.

Applications from the first round of allocations and any subsequent late applications will be considered together for any subsequent available places that may arise.

The processing of late applications will normally be done on a monthly basis.

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Although it may be possible to offer your child a nursery place you will need to reapply for a reception place.

This booklet provides information on how places were allocated for September 2017 for reception class admissions on pages 30-31.

You are strongly recommended to take this information into account when applying for a Nursery place.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING FOR A NURSERY PLACE

Which address should you use on your application?Your child’s place of residence, i.e. normal home address; NOT the address of a business, a relative, a friend, a childminder or an address to which you hope to move.

Child’s home addressThis is your child’s home address. This means where your child lives at the point of application. It is where you and your child live together, unless you can show that they live elsewhere with someone with legal care and control of your child. For admission purposes, this must be a residential property that is your child’s only or main residence. It cannot be an address at which your child may sometimes stay or sleep due to your domestic arrangements.

Your application will be assessed on the evidence of where your child lives as provided on the closing date for applications.

The property must be owned, leased or rented by the child’s parent(s) or person with legal responsibility for the child.

A child’s normal home address is where he or she spends most of the school week.

In deciding which is your child’s normal home address we would not usually accept an address if:

• Youoryourfamilyhasasecondhomeelsewhere as a main residence. We expect that your previous address has been sold, or leased

through an agency, that a lease agreement on a property you previously rented has expired and that you have no other residence.

• Apropertyatwhichonlypartofthefamilyhasmoved out. Unless this was part of a divorce or permanent separation arrangement this will not be accepted. However, if this is the case evidence will be requested.

• Apropertythatisnotsuitableforthenumberof adults and children claimed to reside and for which there is no formal written record of this agreement.



The following are examples of evidence you may be required to provide:• Counciltaxinformation• Recentutilitybills• Drivinglicence• Childbenefitinformation• Exchangeofcontracts• Bankstatement• Tenancyagreement.

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If you are living in rented accommodation you may need to provide a copy of your tenancy agreement from a recognised letting agency, estate agent or solicitor confirming the lease start and end date. Any tenancy agreement needs to relate to your residence at the point of application and an end date that is later than the start of the Term to which your application relates. (See school term dates page 101)

This list is not exhaustive and the evidence you have provided will be checked with other government agencies.

You need to ensure that these documents are available to provide as evidence of your residence at the address you claim you and your child live from the date of application to the beginning of the school term to which your application relates (See school term dates page 101.)


If satisfactory evidence is not received a nursery place will not be offered on the basis of residence.


If you move between the date of application and the start of the term to which your application relates (See school term dates Page 101) your application will not be assessed on the new address until after the initial allocation of places.

Change in CircumstancesThere may be changes in a family’s circumstances since the initial application was submitted e.g. change of address. These circumstances may result in the application no longer meeting the admission criteria on the grounds that the application was originally assessed. In these circumstances the application will be re-assessed and in some circumstances may result in the withdrawal of the original offer of a place.

Careful consideration should therefore be given to changing address.

Withdrawal of PlacesAny place approved on the basis of residence may be withdrawn if the pupil is no longer resident at the address at the beginning of the school term to which the application relates (monday 3 September 2018).

If we offer a place at a Community Nursery School and then discover that the offer was made on the basis of fraudulent or misleading information and thus denied a place to another child, we will withdraw the offer of that place. This has happened in previous years.



The closing dates for late applications and supporting evidence after the initial round will be the last day of each month.

No account is taken of the particular primary school the child is likely to attend subsequently or to the length of time the school has been aware of the parental intention to apply for a place at the school.

Appeal proceduresParents have no statutory right of appeal under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 if they are unsuccessful in gaining a nursery place.

Looked After child and previously Looked After For admissions purposes a looked after child is a child in care who is looked after by the Local Authority. This includes a child who is accommodated under a Care Order or Interim Care order.



In the case of children currently looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 74 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014) following consultation on the appropriateness of the named

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school in light of the child’s background and needs, the Council has a duty to admit the child to the school.


SiblingsThe Council will consider siblings attending the preferred primary school during the 2018/19 school year.

Compelling Medical or Compelling Social GroundsWritten recommendations from a medical practitioner, a social worker or similar professional must be provided giving detailed reasons for the pupil’s admission to a particular school to be considered under this criteria.




Waiting ListsWhere an application has been refused, the child will be placed on a waiting list. Applications received in the annual allocation of places will remain on the waiting list until the end of the summer term in the academic year to which the application relates. After this time parents will be expected to make a further application for admission.



EARLY YEARS FUNDING Where places are unavailable in community nursery schools or nursery classes within two miles of a child’s place of residence, parents may apply for nursery education place funding with a recognised provider designated by the Cardiff Early Childhood Group.

Where places are available in local community nursery schools or nursery classes within two miles of a child’s place of residence, the Council will only approve applications for nursery education place funding (with a recognised provider designated by the Cardiff Early Childhood Group), where there are compelling medical or compelling social grounds which make it inappropriate for the child to attend the nursery provision offered by the Council. Written recommendations from a medical consultant or social worker or similar professional will be required giving detailed reasons explaining why the child cannot attend any of the available Community Nurseries.

How the funding is providedApplication forms are available from registered childcare providers and from Pupil Admissions, County Hall, Cardiff CF10 4UW.

Pupils must be resident within Cardiff and you will be required to provide your child’s birth certificate. You may also be required to provide a Council Tax Statement and a recent utility bill as proof of residence. Payments will be made directly to the approved provider.

Applications for Early Years Funding should be made in the Term prior to when the child becomes eligible for funding or in the case where a child starts in a nursery with a recognised provider at a later date, applications should be submitted in the

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WELSH PRIVATE NURSERY/ PLAYGROUP PROVIDERS

Cylch meithrin PentrebaneCylch meithrin Pili PalaCylch meithrin Rhiwbina Cylch meithrin TrelaiCylch meithrin CreigiauCylch meithrin Ty’r Cymru

Cylch meithrin Y ParcCylch meithrin Yr Eglwys NewyddCylch meithrin Grangetown A.b.Cylch meithrin Glan morfamiri mawrSi-Lw-Li (Whitchurch)St Aubins (Welsh Unit)Hollies Playgroup

ENGLISH PRIVATE NURSERY/ PLAYGROUP PROVIDERS

Lighthouse NurseryLlanishen Village PlaygroupPentyrch Nursery

CURRENT RECOGNISED NURSERY EDUCATION PROVIDERSVENUE

Coed Y Gorf PrimaryRugby Clubbethal baptist VestryThe bowling GreenScout Hall

Salem ChapelScout HallSt.Paul’s Church HallYsgol Glan morfa

VENUE

Thornhill Church CentreThe methodist Church HallPentyrch Village Hall

STREET NAME

Hartland Roadmaes Y DeriPlymouthwood RoadCastle Close11 Gordon Road

market RoadPenlline RoadPaget St.Hinton Streeta19 Heol Gabalfa24 Park Road503A Cowbridge Road9 Sanatorium Road

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Excalibur Drivemelbourne Roadbronllwyn

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PentrebaneLlanrumneyRhiwbinaElyCreigiauRoath

CantonWhitchurchGrangetownSplottLlandaff NorthWhitchurchCantonCanton

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ThornhillLlanishenPentyrch

POSTCODE

CF3 4JLCF14 6JJCF5 4DDCF15 9NJCF24 3AJCF5 1QE

CF14 2ADCF11 7LRCF24 2EUCF14 2JHCF14 7bQCF5 1bbCF11 8DG

POSTCODE

CF14 9GACF14 5NHCF15 9QR

TEL NO.

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The above may change and further groups may become registered with the Cardiff Early Childhood Group throughout the year as required.

term when the admission takes place. The Council will not accept retrospective claims for funding where a place within a Community Nursery would have been available within 2 miles of the child’s home address but is no longer available because the parent has delayed in making a claim.

In addition the Council will not approve applications for Early Years Funding where a place in a Community Nursery School or Class was previously offered by the Council at the time of application but refused by a parent.

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CARDIFF FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

Cardiff Family Information Service provides free, impartial and up to date information and guidance on local services and a range of topics including:

• Childcare• Supportservicesforfamiliesandyoungpeople• Activitiesforchildrenandyoungpeople• TheCardiffDisabilityIndex

Tel no: (029) 2035 1700Website: www.cardiff-fis.info

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORTING INFORMATION BY THE CLOSING DATE. EVIDENCE PROVIDED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL AFTER THE INITIAL ALLOCATION OF PLACES

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A PLACE ON COMPELLING MEDICAL OR COMPELLING SOCIAL GROUNDS, SUPPORTING

INFORMATION MUST GIVE DETAILED REASONS WHY A PUPIL MUST BE ADMITTED TO A PARTICULAR SCHOOL

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ADMISSIONS AND TRANSFERS TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (IN YEAR ADMISSIONS)

This section applies to the following:• PupilslivinginCardiffwhowishtotransferfromoneschooltoanother,• PupilsmovingintoCardiff

To apply for a place in a Community School in Cardiff parents will need to complete an In Year Admissions Form.

The application form can be obtained from any of the following:• CommunityPrimaryandSecondarySchools• FromtheCardiffCouncilwebsite:www.cardiff.gov.uk• CouncilHubs (see page 16)

Admissions to Community Schools are dealt with by the Council itself as the Council is the Admissions Authority for all maintained Community Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools.As far as possible every pupil is offered a place in a primary or secondary school within reasonable distance of home.

Do any of the following apply to you?many issues that worry parents and children can be resolved without the need to move schools.

Talking to your child and staff at your child’s present school may avoid the need for your child to transfer. It is important that you consider whether a transfer is really the best option for your child.

If your request for a transfer of school is for any of the reasons listed below you should take the steps indicated:

Possible reasons Steps you should takeDissatisfaction with the school Discuss your concerns with the Headteacher.

Non school attendance Sit down with your child and try to find out why he or she is not attending school.

Talk to your child’s teachers. Are there any subjects that he/she is worried about?

Contact the Education Welfare Service for advice (Tel: 029 2087 3619).

Unresolved issues make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher.

To avoid exclusion Talk to your child’s teacher / Head of Year / Headteacher. Check if your child has a Pastoral Support Plan or has been

identified as having Special Educational Needs. Ask for a review of the Pastoral Support Plan.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Talk to the teacher in charge of Special Needs (SENCO) at the school. Contact the SEN Casework Team (Tel: 029 2233 0711).

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Before requesting a school transfer please make sure you read the following:

• AnapplicationmayonlybemadebytheParent(s) or Legal Guardian(s). If you are not the Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) then you must arrange for the application form to be completed by the Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s), or, provide written permission from them. If you are the Legal Guardian(s), you will need to prove this by providing official documentation.

• IfyourchildhasarrivedfromoutsidetheUKwithin the last two years it will be necessary for you to provide documentation confirming your child’s residence in the UK. A copy of the photo-page of your child’s UK/EEA passport, or if your child is a non-UK/EEA national, your child’s UK Visa or other relevant documentation should be provided when your child is admitted to school.

• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can ask to change schools at any stage of their child’s education. There may be a variety of reasons for this but unless you are forced to do this because you are moving house. You are strongly advised to discuss your request with your child’s school in the first instance. There may be strong educational reasons why a transfer should not take place which you need to consider, particularly in the case of pupils in Year 10 or 11.

• WherearequestrelatestoapupilinYear10or11, details of the GCSE option courses being taken must be provided when making an application.

• Ifthereisaplaceavailableintheagegroupatthe school you would like your child to attend, your child’s admission will be authorised and you will be asked to liaise with the Head teacher / Head of Admissions at the school regarding the date of admission. If no vacancy exists,

your child will be placed on a waiting list and you will be informed of alternative schools with vacancies (or we will suggest that your child remain at their current school). Waiting lists are operated on a termly basis. In deciding which children to admit to a Community school, the Council applies the oversubscription criteria provided on pages 26-28 for Primary Schools and pages 38-39 for Secondary schools.

• Wherearequestismadebecauseofachangeof address you should ensure that adequate notice is given for the transfer to be arranged.

• Pupils should continue to attend their present school until a school placement has been arranged.

• Incertaincasesproofofresidencewillberequired.

• Whereparentsexpressapreferenceforaschoolother than their catchment area school and the Council is able to agree to their request, parents will be expected to meet the full cost of travelling expenses.

• Adecisionwillbeconveyedtoyouassoonas possible but you should be aware that this could take up to 15 school days (or 28 calendar days if an application is being processed during a school holiday). Please await written confirmation of the result of your application.

CHANGING YOuR CHIlD’S SCHOOl REQuIRES Very CAreful CONSIDERATION.

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• IfyouwishforyourchildtoattendaCatholicSchool, Church in Wales School or Whitchurch High (Foundation) School, you will need to obtain an application form from the appropriate school. Applications to these schools are considered by the Governing body of the School. Details and contact information for all Catholic Schools, Church in Wales Schools and Whitchurch High School are can be found on pages 106-126.

• WhereapupilisLookedAfterbytheLocalAuthority (as defined by Section 22 of the Childrens Act 1989), the Social Worker / Foster Carer should also contact the Education Liaison Team (LAC), County Hall, CF10 4UW. The telephone number is (029) 2078 8493.

• The1998SchoolStandardandFrameworkAct requires children aged 5, 6 and 7 to be taught in classes of no more than 30 per school teacher. The Council will not normally exceed the school’s admission number or breach the limitations imposed by statutory maximum class size of 30 where this applies.

• Inallcasestherequestandthereasonsforthe admission request will be made known to the Head teacher of both the current and prospective school. Applications may be referred to the Council’s Fair Access Panel for consideration.

• Whereaschooltransferisapprovedincases that are not the result of a change of address, the transfer will normally take place at the beginning of the next school term to minimise disruption to your own child and other children’s education.

• Applicationsreceivedinrespectofpupilswhoare the subject of a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be forwarded to and dealt with by the Special Educational Needs Casework Team. The telephone number is (029) 2233 0711.

• Ifyourapplicationisunsuccessfulanappealmay be submitted to the Independent Statutory Appeal Panel, any decision made by the Panel being binding on you, the school and the Council. If the appeal is not successful, further appeals for admission to the same school will not be considered in the same academic year unless the Director, Education & Lifelong Learning determines that there are significant and material changes in the circumstances of the parent or school. In the case of a Catholic, Church In Wales or Whitchurch High (Foundation) School, any appeal would be submitted to the Appeal Panel of the school concerned.

For more information on the appeals process please see pages 60-65

• ForinformationonCommunitySchoolcatchment areas visit:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/schoolcatchments

DID YOu kNOW THAT IF YOuR CHIlD DID NOT ATTEND A WElSH mEDIum PRImARY SCHOOl AT THE START OF THEIR EDuCATION IT ISN’T TOO lATE FOR YOu TO CONSIDER A WElSH mEDIum EDuCATION FOR YOuR CHIlD. CONTACT THE SCHOOl ADmISSIONS TEAm FOR FuRTHER INFORmATION

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School OffersThis section gives you the information you will need when you receive your primary or secondary School offer. make sure you read this section carefully as it will explain what you need to do next, the timeline for accepting the place, waiting lists and the Appeal process.

You need to accept the offer by:

Friday 16 March 2018 (Secondary)Monday 30 April 2018 (Primary)

If you applied on line you can do this online otherwise please email us.

If you do not accept the offer by this date the place will be withdrawn

and offered to another child.

Do you want to accept the offer you have received for the moment to make sure your child has a place for September 2018?

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Accept the offer we have made. You can do this on line if you have applied online,

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Decline the offer we have made and tell which school your child is

going to in September 2018.

If you applied on line you can do this on line otherwise please email us or return the reply slip provided

with your decision letter.

Appeal against the Council’s decision. Your child’s name will be placed on

the waiting list for the school you are appealing for and we will let you know if a place becomes available after further

allocation rounds,. This would mean that you would not have to appeal.

Provide an alternative preference on the alternative preference form provided

with your decision letter.We will write to let you know the

outcome after further allocation rounds.

THERE WIll BE A NumBER OF ChIldren who hAVe been

DEClINED PlACES AT THEIR PREFERRED SCHOOlS. THIS CAN

BE A STRESSFul TImE FOR FAmIlIES CONCERNED.

IF YOu DO NOT WISH TO ACCEPT THE PlACE OFFERED IT IS mOST ImPORTANT THAT YOu lET uS

kNOW BY THE FOllOWING DATES pArtICulArly If you hAVeAlSo reCeIVed An offer

FROm A FAITH SCHOOl OR AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOl WHICH YOu WIll BE ACCEPTING SO THAT PlACES CAN BE OFFERED TO

OTHER CHIlDREN.

FRIDAY 16 mARCH 2018 (SECONDARY)

mONDAY 30 APRIl 2018(PRImARY)

IF YOu DO NOT ACCEPT THE OFFER BY THIS DATE THE

PlACE WIll BE WITHDRAWN AND OFFERED TO ANOTHER CHIlD

Your child’s name will be placed on the waiting

list for the schools you applied for as a higher

preference until 21 December 2018.

You may also:

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RESPONDING BY THE DEADLINEIf you applied using the Council’s Online Application Service you can respond using the same service, otherwise please e-mail the School Admissions Team. As Corpus Christi RC High School, St Teilo’s RC High School and Whitchurch High (Foundation) School are participating in a pilot scheme for coordinated admissions the same procedure applies.

Please Note: Your response will not be taken over the telephone.

Every year, there are a number of children who have been declined places at all their preferred schools. This can be a stressful time for families concerned.

If you do not wish to accept a community school place offered please let the School Admissions Team know as soon as possible, particularly if you have also received an offer from other Faith Schools not participating in the pilot scheme for coordinated admission arrangements or an Independent School which you will be accepting. The Council will then be able to offer rejected places to other children.

If you are rejecting a higher community school preference, please note as your lower community school preferences have been automatically withdrawn if you want one of these re-considered you will need to re-apply.

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ACCEPT A LOWER PREFERENCE OFFERIt is sensible to accept any one offer of a school place. Accepting a place will not affect your child’s position place on a waiting list for another school or your chances of success appealing against the Council’s decision to refuse your child’s admission to your higher community school preference(s).

WAITING LISTSIf you have not received an offer of a higher community school preference, your child’s name will be placed on the waiting list until either a place at your preferred community school is available for your child or 21 December 2018 (whichever is the earlier). Your child’s name can be removed from the waiting list if you inform the Council you no longer wish your child to remain on the waiting list. You must submit a new application if it has not been possible to offer your child a place at your preferred community school(s) in further allocation rounds and you still wish your child to be considered for a place.

Places are not prioritised on the basis of how long a child has been on a waiting list.

Priority is determined in accordance with the oversubscription criteria. Applications are considered in line with the criteria and any places that become available will be allocated on that basis.

A child’s position on the waiting list may change as applications may be received that have a higher degree of priority under the oversubscription criteria.

SUBMIT AN ALTERNATIVE PREFERENCEIf you have not received an offer of a school place you will be provided with an alternative preference form with your written decision letter. You will be also be provided with details of community schools with vacancies when the initial round offers were made. Please use this information to apply for a new community school preference which will be included in later allocation rounds. You will be notified of the outcome of this application as soon as possible. The closing dates for late applications and supporting evidence are:

Transfer to Secondary Education - Friday 23 March 2018

Admission to Primary Education - Friday 4 May 2018


SUBMIT AN APPEAL (See Pages 60-65)

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The Panel are independent, unpaid volunteers; they are not part of Cardiff Council.

What are sufficient grounds for my appeal to be successful?There are no specific grounds which are guaranteed to be successful, but you must have compelling reasons for an appeal to succeed. You should write these clearly on your appeal form. The Panel consider the legal tests which are set out at the end of this factsheet and each appellant’s individual circumstances. However commonly used grounds of appeal are;

• Medicalconditionsordisabilities;thePanelwillconsider any medical conditions your child may have, but will look for a letter from a medical consultant or a specialist giving detailed reasons to prove that they must attend the school requested. If your child’s medical condition affects their ability to travel to school, they may be eligible for support with school transport; please see the relevant section of the website to make an application. All schools are expected to have procedures to support pupils with medical conditions or disabilities, for example wheelchair access or procedures for dealing with severe allergies.

• Specialeducationalneeds;allschoolsarerequired to provide support for pupils who have additional learning needs. If you feel that your child can only be provided with support from the requested school, you should provide supporting evidence to that effect from a relevant professional. Schools are also able to access specialist support, and pupils can access county-wide specialist provision from any school.

• Difficultieswithtransport;thePanelwillconsider this, but will also take into account that it is the parent’s or carer’s responsibility to transport their children to school. Under Welsh Government legislation (the Learner Travel (Wales) measure 2008), there is an expectation that a child of secondary school age should be able to walk up to 3 miles to school, via a safe walking route. A child of primary school age should be able to walk up to 2 miles to school via a safe walking route. However it is for parents or carers to decide if they need to be supervised on their journey to school. If you have applied to your catchment school but the nearest suitable school is further than these distances, you may qualify for free school transport; please see the section of the website to make an application.

• Difficultieswithchildcareprovision;thePanelwill consider this but will also take into account that it is the parent’s or carer’s responsibility to care for their children, and that many schools offer free breakfast clubs and after school clubs to support parents. The Council’s website provides information about the various clubs that are available at each school, and the Family Information Service also provides information about childcare options across the city.

• Excellentstandardsorresults;theCouncilandSchool Governing bodies are committed to raising standards in all schools. Although the Panel acknowledges that parents will want the best education for their children, attending a school which is perceived to have lower standards or poor exam results is not likely to be considered to meet the legal test for a successful appeal.

• Friendsorfamilysupportattheschool;thePanelwill consider your child’s individual needs, but this may not be sufficient to meet the legal test, unless there are compelling reasons why your child needs the specific support at the requested school.

• Alternativeschoolsofferedarenotappropriate;although the Panel (as well as the Council) recognise the parent’s or carer’s right to express a preference for a particular school, there is no guarantee of a place at the requested school. The Panel will take into account the alternative schools the Council has available for your child. If you have compelling reasons why all the alternative schools are not appropriate, this may be a successful ground for appeal. As the Council usually gives details of 3 alternative schools, you may wish to consider whether any of them are appropriate, and if they are not, be prepared to explain this to the Panel.

• Aptitudeorability;theadmissionarrangementsfor community schools do not make any provision for selection by aptitude, or for pupil banding. All schools are expected to have support in place for pupils of all abilities; therefore the Panel will not usually consider your child’s school report or achievements as a compelling reason, unless you feel that there is a specific educational provision only available at the requested school. All schools provide special programmes or specific curriculum needs for the gifted and more able children in a variety

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of subjects, as it forms part of a school’s development plan.

By what date do I need to submit the appeal?The letter sent confirming that a place at a community school has been refused will also give the date by which you must submit an appeal. If you submit your appeal after this date, it will not be accepted unless you can why it was not possible to submit your appeal on time.

What are the chances of being successful at the appeal?In the school year 2015/16 there were 527 appeals sent in, only 63 of these were successful after a hearing. In the school year 2016/17 there were 524 appeals sent in, only 32 of these were successful after a hearing.

What happens at the appeal? Your appeal will normally be heard in private, but, if there are several appeals for one school the first stage of the appeal may be done as a group with other parents present who have also appealed. The appeal hearing is held in 2 parts.

1. In the first part, Cardiff Council will explain why they turned down your application and why the school would be too crowded if extra pupils are admitted.. You will be able to ask Cardiff Council questions about their reasons for refusal. You and Cardiff Council will then leave the room whilst the Panel makes their decision. If at this stage the Panel decides that there was no need to refuse a place, for instance, if the school would not be too crowded, the hearing will end and you will be informed that the appeal has been successful.

2. If the Panel decides that there were reasons for refusal on the grounds that the school would be too full, then a second stage will follow. The second stage is always individual (private) appeals. Cardiff Council will explain which other schools are available for your child, and using a map will show how far they are from your home address. You will then be able to explain why your child should be provided with a place at the school even though it is full. Cardiff Council can ask you questions and the Panel may also ask you questions so that they can understand all of the circumstances.

What happens after the hearing?After the hearing, you will receive a telephone call at the end of the day (or at the end of the day when all appeals have been held for group appeals) confirming whether or not the appeal has been successful – a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ about whether your child can attend the school. After that you will usually receive a full written decision notice giving you the reasons for the Panel’s decision within 5 working days although this may be longer between April and July.

The decision of the appeal panel is final and legally binding on you and Cardiff Council. The decision can only be overturned by the courts where either you or Cardiff Council are successful in applying for Judicial Review of that decision.

If you consider there was maladministration on the part of the Panel, or a fundamental flaw in the way the Panel conducted the case or arrived at its decision you may have the right to make a complaint to the Public Services Ombudsman, the National Assembly for Wales.

What happens if I change my mind about the alternative schools offered?You should contact the School Admissions Team on 02920 872909 if you want to accept a place in one of the alternative schools offered at any time before or after the hearing. Please note availability can change on a daily basis, which means School Admissions may provide you with details of different alternative schools.

Can I re-apply for a school place if I have been turned down? Cardiff Council may consider a new application if there has been a significant change in your circumstances. You can re-apply for a place again in another school year and also have a fresh right of appeal if you are not successful in obtaining a place. You can also express your right of appeal for more than one school in the same academic year if you are refused a place. You would not normally have a right to a second appeal for the same school for admission in the same academic year.

Who can I bring to the appeal?You should attend the appeal as it is your opportunity to tell the Panel everything you want to about why your child should be admitted to the School. You can bring a friend or representative to attend with you. Appeals are an informal process so you should not

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need a legal representative but you can bring one if you would like to; you would have to pay for their attendance yourself. If you do intend to bring a legal representation, you must telephone us to let us know.

You cannot bring a Councillor, Am, mP or mEP or someone employed by Cardiff Council (or at a School). You are able to bring the child with you to the hearing (but the process usually takes 1 hour and so is long for young children). If your child is older and wants to speak to the Panel themselves, they can do so.

Will I understand everything at the hearing?You should have told us on the appeal form if you would like the hearing to be heard in Welsh or if you need the support of an interpreter (for any language). If so we will make the necessary arrangements free of charge.

What if I am unable to attend the hearing?If you are unable to attend and would like the hearing to be moved to another date, you should contact us as soon as possible. You are also able to send in written information or to send someone to represent you at the hearing (please confirm in writing that they have the authority to represent you). If you do not attend then the hearing will go ahead without you, based on the details given in your appeal form and any other documents that you have sent.

What type of appeal is it and what does that mean?The letter inviting you to the hearing will tell you what type of appeal it is, either an Infant Class size Prejudice Appeal or and Ordinary Prejudice Appeal.

In an Infant Class Size Prejudice AppealInfant Class Size Prejudice relates to appeals for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (years with children aged 5, 6 and 7). This is because for those age groups, the Welsh Government have limited the class sizes to no more than 30 pupils. If a school accepts more than 30 pupils for any of these classes, they must then ensure that they take what is known as “relevant measures”, that is steps to make more than one class, such as employing a new teacher and building a new classroom.

There are specific rules about Infant Class Size Prejudice Appeals and there are only a few cases where appeals made by parents may be upheld, as in law one infant teacher is to have no more than 30 pupils in the class.

These are: • Theadmissionarrangementsdidnotcomply

with the law and the child would have been offered a place if they had been compliant;

• Therewasafaultwithapplyingthearrangements in the case of the child;

• Thedecisionnottoofferaplacewasnotareasonable one. Unreasonable in this case means ‘wholly irrational.’

The questions the Panel has to consider are;

1. Is there sufficient evidence to satisfy the Panel that the admission arrangements are lawful?

2. Is it a reasonable admission number?3. Has the number been reached?4. Would qualifying measures be needed?5. (a) Has Cardiff Council properly implemented

its admission arrangements? (b) If not, would the child have been offered

a placed if Cardiff Council had properly implemented its admission arrangements?

6. Was Cardiff Council’s decision to refuse a place one which a reasonable authority would make in the circumstances of the case?

In an Ordinary Prejudice AppealThis means that the Panel will balance the prejudice (unfairness) to the School in admitting another child which may mean it is overcrowded, against the prejudice to your child in not being admitted to that School.

The questions the Panel has to consider are;1. Is there sufficient evidence to satisfy the Panel

that the admission arrangements are lawful?2. Is it a reasonable admission number?3. Has the number been reached?4. Has prejudice to the school been proved?5. (a) Has Cardiff Council properly implemented

its admission arrangements? (b) If not, would the child have been offered

a placed if Cardiff Council had properly implemented its admission arrangements?

6. Would there be more prejudice to the child if not admitted, than prejudice to the school if the child is admitted?

School Admission Appeals operate in accordance with the Welsh Government’s School Admissions Appeals Code which can be found in full on their website www.wales.gov.uk and typing School Admissions Appeal Code in the search box at the top right-hand side of the screen.

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PREVIOUS APPEAL OUTCOMES

The following information refers to the outcome of Independent School Admission Appeal Hearings for September 2017. You are strongly advised to consider this information before you decide whether or not to submit an appeal form which can be downloaded from www.cardiff.gov.uk

Breakdown of Outcomes from Independent School Admission Appeal Hearings for Reception from September 2017 (data from 31 July 2017)

Community Primary School

bryn Deri DanescourtFairwater Grangetown Kitchener Lakeside Llysfaen marlborough millbank PencaerauPeter Lea Pontprennau Radyr Rhiwbeina RhydypenauRoath ParkTongwynlaisTon-Yr-YwenYsgol melin GruffyddYsgol mynydd bychanYsgol Nant CaerauYsgol PencaeYsgol Pwll CochYsgol TregannaYsgol Y WernTOTAL

Total

352112241338

131

1045145432

131

101

Withdrawnby Parent

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Allocated from Waiting List

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12101011402021

38

Successful

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Concededby Council

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Unsuccessful

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103403041280

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Community Secondary School

Cardiff High SchoolFitzalan High SchoolLlanishen High SchoolRadyr Comprehensive SchoolYsgol PlasmawrTOTAL

Total

59222877

123

Withdrawnby Parent

115119

Allocated from Waiting List

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1440

25

Successful

143019

Concededby Council

000022

Unsuccessful

5215623

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LATER ALLOCATION ROUNDS

If the Council is unable to offer your child a place at your preferred school on the offer date for the initial round of applications we will try to allocate a place in a later allocation round if places become available.

Refused applications from the first round and any subsequent late applications will be considered together for any available places that may arise.

The Council will only write to you in a later allocation round if:

• YousubmittedanalternativepreferencefortheCouncil to consider

• Youdidnotsubmitanapplicationbythepublished closing date so we need to provide you with the outcome of your application

• Wehavebeenabletoofferaplaceata school on your original or alternative application that was listed higher than the school we have already offered and your child is on the waiting list.

• Youhavenotreceivedanofferandaplaceat one of your preferences has become available.

What will happen if you have not accepted a school place by September 2018?

If the Council has not been able to offer a place at any of your preferred schools you will be provided with details of schools with vacancies at that time provided you have not informed the Council you have secured an offer of a place for your child at a Faith, Foundation School or Independent School.

If the Council’s records indicate that you have still not accepted a place for your child to start school from September 2018 or that you have not made other arrangements the Education Welfare Service will contact you.

If you want to decline the offer of a school place it is most

important that you advise us as soon as possible so a place can be

offered to another child.

DID YOu kNOW?

90%OF APPEAlS FOR ADmISSION TO YEAR 7 IN SECONDARY SCHOOlS IN SEPTEmBER 2017 WERE uNSuCCESSFul.

89%OF APPEAlS FOR ADmISSION INTO RECEPTION FROm SEPTEmBER 2017 WERE uNSuCCESSFul.

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ADMISSION POLICIES FOR VOLUNTARY AIDED AND VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED (FAITH) SCHOOLS AND WHITCHURCH HIGH (FOUNDATION) SCHOOL

VOLUNTARY AIDED AND VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED (FAITH) SCHOOLS

PRIMARY EDUCATION

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS

• AdmissiontoVoluntaryAidedCatholicSchoolsisdeterminedbytheGoverningBodyoftheindividual school.

• FullcopiesofAdmissionPoliciesareavailableonrequestfromeachCatholicSchool.• Anyenquiriesconcerningtheprocedureforadmissionapplicationsshouldbemadedirectlyto

each individual school/ Governing body. Application forms for admission are available from and should be returned directly to each school.

• Wherethenumberofapplicationsexceedsthenumberofplacesavailable,GoverningBodieswillapply their individual admissions criteria for each Catholic School as published in this section.

• Thesymbol(N)showsCatholicSchoolswithanursery.

Right of Appeal Details of the procedure to be followed if parents wish to appeal against the decision of the Governors may be obtained from the Admissions Appeal Committee c/o Clerk to the Governing body at the school.

For full copies of admission policies please contact the individual schools.

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CHRIST THE kING CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Where the school is named in a Statement of Special Educational Needs the Admission Authority has a duty to admit the child into the school.A Looked After Child or Previously Looked After Child [as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989] will be given priority for entry into the school in the category into which they fall.

Oversubscription CriteriaThese criteria will be considered in order.Category 1. Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs naming Christ the King School.Category 2. baptised Catholic children who are “Looked After Children” or “Previously Looked After Children”Category 3. baptised Catholic children who have a sibling who will be on the school roll at the commencement of the next academic year.Category 4. baptised Catholic children living in the Parishes of Christ the King and St brigid with St Paul.Category 5. baptised Catholic children living in the Parish of St Teilo with Our Lady of LourdesCategory 6. baptised Catholic children living in Cardiff but not falling within any of the categories 2 to 5 aboveCategory 7. baptised Catholic children not living in CardiffCategory 8. Non-baptised children who are “Looked After Children” or “Previously Looked After Children.”Category 9. Any other children whose parents desire a Catholic education for them.

The Governing body gives priority in each category to those children who are in the care of the Local Authority or previously “Looked After Children”. Where there are insufficient places at the school for all pupils within a particular category, the Governing body may determine to accept some such children in such category up to the published admission number, after the application of a proximity test and where the applicant (s) closest to the school may be offered a place.

Where applications are made from a family for more than one sibling in more than one year group and there are insufficient places at the school for all the siblings the governors are able to offer a place as long as that by accepting the place for one child the parents /guardians do so in the full knowledge and understanding that this will not assist their appeal for a sibling. In addition the appeal panel will be informed and will be well aware that this was clearly understood.

Parish Residency applies to pupils who are resident within the Parish on the closing date for receipt of applications. Evidence of permanent residence of the pupil must be supplied with the application form. The home address is as defined in the Local Authority Admissions to Schools document. The school gives priority to children living nearest to the school as measured by the shortest practicable walking route which is publicly accessible and

available 24 hours/day. The route is calculated using the GIS system used by the Local Authority to ensure consistency. (See Local Authority Admission Policy). A sibling is as defined in the Local Authority School Admission Policy Document. baptised children’s applications must be accompanied by a baptismal certificate. In the event of the Governing body refusing an application for admission, parents / guardians have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel and should write to the Clerk to the Governing body c/o the school, within two weeks, stating they wish to lodge an appeal. The Appeal Panel’s decision is binding on the school.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription Criteria1. baptised Catholic children of Roman Catholic parents

residing in Holy Family Parish, those parts of St Clare’s Parish lying in Fairwater and Llandaff; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and St Teilo’s Parish who have siblings in the school at the time of admission.

2. baptised Catholic children of Roman Catholic parents residing in Holy Family Parish, those parts of St Clare’s Parish lying in Fairwater and Llandaff; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and St Teilo’s Parish .

3. baptised Catholic children of Roman Catholic parents living in other parishes adjoining Holy Family Parish which are in the city of Cardiff.

4. baptised Catholic children of Roman Catholic parents in parishes adjoining Holy Family, which lie outside the boundary of the city of Cardiff.

5. Children of non-Catholic parents who seek a specifically Christian education for their children.

The Governing body gives priority in each category to those children who are in the care of the local authority (Looked After Children).

All applications for the admission of children to this school should be made to the Governing body in the first instance.

Right of appealIn the case of an unsuccessful application, a parent has the right to appeal. The appeal must be forwarded in writing within fourteen days, to the Clerk to the Governors. An independent appeals panel will consider all appeals made.

ST ALBAN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic Primary School which operates in the Catholic Community of St Alban’s Parish, within the overall provision

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of the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The aim of the Governors is to offer Catholic education and ask parents applying for places for their children to support the Catholic character and ethos of the school. St Alban’s Catholic Primary School fully respects the beliefs of parents and children of all denominations and backgrounds. Pupils at St Alban’s are taught respect and tolerance for others and there is also provision in the Religious Education programme for learning about different faiths.

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School will act in accordance with the relevant provisions of the statutory Codes of Practice (WAG Admissions and Appeals 2009) as they apply at any given time to maintained schools and with the law on admissions as it applies to maintained schools.

Admission Number 30The Governing body of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School has sole responsibility for admissions to the school and will admit up to the school’s admission number.The minimum age of entry to the school is 4 years provided that the child’s 5th birthday falls between 01 September and 31 August of that academic year.

Oversubscription CriteriaChildren with a statement for special educational need naming St Alban’s Catholic Primary School will be admitted. Where the number of applicants for admission exceeds the number of places available, places will be awarded to applicants in the under mentioned categories in the following order of priority, with Looked After and previously Looked After Children will be given priority in each of the oversubscription categories. In the event of the Governors being unable to offer all children in a particular oversubscription category a place will be offered to multiple births and those children living closest to the school measured by the safest walking route as determined by the Local Authority.

Order of Priority for Admission1. baptised Catholic children of Catholic families who

have siblings in the school at the time the applicant joins the school, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. (Proof of residence and baptismal certificate is required.)

2. baptised Catholic children of Catholic families, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. (Proof of residence and baptismal certificate is required.)

3. Catholic children who have been baptised and reside outside of category 1 and 2 above but within the County of Cardiff and who have siblings in the school at the time of the applicant’s entry to the school. (baptismal certificate is required.)

4. Catholic children who have been baptised and reside outside of category 1 and 2 above but within the

County of Cardiff. (baptismal certificate is required.)5. Christian children from other denominations who

have siblings in the school at the time the applicant joins the school, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. Proof of residence is required. (baptismal certificate or a letter from the minister is required.)

6. Christian children from other denominations who have siblings in the school at the time the applicant joins the school and reside outside of category 1 and 2 above but within the County of Cardiff . (baptismal certificate or a letter from the minister is required.)

7. Christian children from other denominations, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. Proof of residence is required. (baptismal certificate or a letter from the minister is required.)

8. Christian children from other denominations who reside outside of category 1 and 2 above but within the County of Cardiff. (baptismal certificate or a letter from the minister is required.)

9. Non-Christian children who have siblings in the school at the time of the applicant’s entry, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. Proof of residence is required.

10. Non-Christian children, residing within the parish of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green and Windsor Village. Proof of residence is required.

11. Non-Christian children who reside outside of category 1 and 2 above but within the County of Cardiff.

Definition of SiblingsChildren who have a sibling on roll at St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school. Priority will be by reference to the youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority. Any sibling connection must be stated on the application form. For admission purposes a sibling who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children at the same address.

Multiple Birth Children (eg twins/triplets)If when applying the oversubscription criteria the last child to be admitted is one of a multiple birth the governors will admit the other sibling(s).

The Admission PanelThe Admissions Panel will meet once per term to discuss applications received. Any successful applicant will start on a date which is convenient to the school and the applicant’s parent/guardian.

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How to ApplyAny parent may apply for his/her child to be admitted to the school. A form of application can be obtained from the School Office or School Website. Every application will be considered by reference to the policy herein.

Right of AppealWhere a child is refused entry into school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of the publishing criteria. Parents have the right of appeal against the decision to refuse an application. The appeal must be forwarded in writing with fourteen days, to the Clerk to the Governors who will present it to the Appeals Committee.

Waiting ListA waiting list will be maintained until 30th September. If an additional place becomes available the governors will consider those on the waiting list on the basis of published oversubscription criteria and not on the date the application was received.

ST BERNADETTE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Places are provided for children who due to SEN needs, have been allocated Nursery funding by the Early Years Assessment Panel or Case Advisory Panel and to those children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs where St bernadette’s Primary School is clearly named on the statement in accordance with the Education Act 1996.In the event of the school receiving more applications for an age group than the number of places available, places will be filled by using the Oversubscription Criteria below.

Oversubscription Criteria1. Within the following criteria, Looked After Children

(LAC) are given priority in accordance with Section 106 of the Education Act 2005 and Education (Admission of Looked After Children) (Wales) Regulations 2009:baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children.

2. baptised Catholic children who reside in the Parish of St Philip Evans including the following areas: Pentwyn, Glyncoed, North Pentwyn and Pontprennau (proof of residence required) and have a sibling in the school at the time that the applicant joins the school.

3. baptised Catholic children who reside in the Parish of St Philip Evans including the following areas: Pentwyn, Glyncoed, North Pentwyn and Pontprennau (proof of residence required).

4. baptised Catholic children who reside outside of category 2 & 3 and who will have a sibling in the school at the time that the applicant joins the school.

5. baptised Catholic children who reside outside of

category 2 & 3, but in the County of Cardiff.6. baptised Catholic children who reside outside the

County of Cardiff.7. Looked after and previously looked after children that

are not of the faith.8. Christian children from other denominations who

reside in category 2 & 3, who will have a sibling in the school at the time that the applicant joins the school. (baptismal certificate or letter from minister of religion required).

9. Christian children from other denominations who reside in areas outside of category 2 & 3, who will have a sibling in the school at the time that the applicant joins the school (baptismal certificate or letter from minister of religion required).

10. Christian children from other denominations who reside in the areas referred to in category 2 & 3 (baptismal certificate or letter from minister of religion required).

11. Christian children from other denominations who reside in areas outside of those in category 2 & 3 (baptismal certificate or letter from minister required).

12. Non-Christian children who will have a sibling in the school at the time that the applicant joins the school.

13. Non- Christian children.

Tie-breakerIf the governing body are unable to admit all applicants who fall into the lowest criterion a tie-breaker will be applied. The governing body give priority to children living nearest the school as measured by the safest walking route and will ask the Council to calculate this. The Council uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles. The safest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data. Cardiff Council has developed a computerised walking route network based on the Local Authority Road Safety Officers Association (LARSOA) criteria and this is used to ensure that every pupil is assessed as consistently as possible.

RequirementsProof of baptism will be required for categories 1-6. Evidence of permanent residence of the child at time of application must be supplied if required. This needs to be a current Council Tax form with the correct postal address. The home address is considered to be the child’s along with the parent’s main and genuine principal place of residence on the published date i.e. where they are normally and regularly living. If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) the friends or relative’s address will not be considered for allocation purposes. Definition of siblingChildren who have a sibling on roll at St bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant

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would begin school. Any sibling connection must be stated on the application form. For admission purposes a sibling is a child living at the same address who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step-brother/sister where two children are related in marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children at the same address.

Multiple births If, when applying the oversubscription criteria the last child to be admitted is one of multiple birth, the Governors will admit the other sibling(s).

Waiting ListsWhere a place has been refused, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list for that academic year and when a place becomes available it will be allocated by the application of oversubscription criteria not length of time on the waiting list.

Right of AppealWhere a child is refused entry to school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details why the application was refused, in light of the published criteria. Parents have the right of appeal against the decision to refuse an application which will be heard by an independent appeal panel. The determination of the appeal panel will be made in accordance with the Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals and is binding on all parties. The appeal must be forwarded in writing to the Clerk to the Governors c/o St bernadette’s Catholic Primary School.

In Year ApplicationsApplications received outside the normal admission round ‘in year admissions’ when there is not a place available in that year group will remain on the waiting list until the end of the term in which the application is made. After this time parents will be expected to make a further application for admission to the school. The oversubscription criteria will be applied.

ST CADOC’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Admission Number 45The Governing body of St. Cadoc’s Catholic School has sole responsibility for admissions to the school and will admit up to the school’s admission number.The minimum age of entry to the school is 4 years provided that the child’s 5th birthday falls between the 1st September and 31st August of that academic year. Oversubscription CriteriaChildren with an SEN statement naming St Cadoc’s Catholic Primary school will be admitted.Where the number of applicants for admission exceeds

the Admission Number, places will be awarded to applicants in the under mentioned categories in the following order of priority. In the event of the Governors being unable to offer places to all children in a particular oversubscription category then places will be offered to those children living closest to the school measured by the safest walking route as determined by the Local Authority. 1. baptised Catholic looked after children and

previously looked after children.2. baptised Catholic children living in St. Cadoc’s

Parish who have siblings in the school at the time of admission

3. baptised Catholic children living in St. Cadoc’s Parish4. baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish

of St. Cadoc’s who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission

5. baptised Catholic children living outside the Parish of St. Cadoc’s.

Confirmation of baptism will be required in each of the above categories.6. Looked after children and previously looked after

children of other Christian or Non-Christian faiths.7. Children from other Christian faiths who have a

sibling in the school at the time of admission8. Children from other Christian faiths whose parents

wish them to have a Catholic Education. Each application should be supported by a letter or evidence of practice of worship from their religious leader.

9. Non-Christian faith children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.

10. Non- Christian children whose parents wish them to be educated in a Catholic School.

Definition of SiblingChildren who have a sibling on roll at St. Cadoc’s Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school. Priority will be by reference to the youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority. Any sibling connection must be stated on the application form. For admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step-brother/sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children at the same address.

Multiple birth children (eg twins / triplets)If when applying the oversubscription criteria the last child to be admitted is one of a multiple birth the governors will admit the other sibling(s).

How to ApplyAny parent may apply for his/her child to be admitted to the school. A form of application can be obtained from the School Office. Every application will be considered by reference to the policy herein by an admissions committee of the Governing body.

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Right of AppealWhere a child is refused entry to school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of the published criteria. Parents have the right of appeal against the decision to refuse an application. The intention to appeal must be forwarded in writing, within fourteen days of the receipt of the refusal letter, to the Clerk to the Governors c/o the School. The appeal will be heard by an Independent Appeals Panel.

Waiting ListA waiting list will be maintained until 30 September. If an additional place becomes available the governors will consider those on the waiting list on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria and not on the date the application was received.

ST CUTHBERT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscriptions Criteria1. baptised Catholic children of Catholic families who

have siblings in the school at the time the applicant joins the school, residing in the Parish of St Cuthbert’s. (Proof of residence and baptismal Certificate is required.)

2. The baptised Catholic children of Catholic parents residing in St. Cuthbert’s Parish, Cardiff. (Proof of residence and baptismal Certificate is required.)

3. baptised Catholic children of Catholic parents residing in parishes adjoining St. Cuthbert’s Parish which are in the City and County of Cardiff. (Proof of residence and baptismal Certificate is required.)

4. baptised Catholic children residing in areas other than referred to in Category 1 who have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission. (Proof of residence and baptismal Certificate is required.)

5. The children of Catholic parents not in the above categories(1-4) at their discretion. (Proof of residence and baptismal Certificate required.)

6. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1, who already have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission.

7. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1.

8 Non-Christian children who already have siblings in the school at the time of admission.

9. In the event of their being any unallocated places by 1st July in any year, the Governors may consider applications from non-Christian parents desirous of seeking a Christian education for their children. Such applications will only be agreed where the Governors are satisfied that the religious and moral atmosphere and teaching of the school are of prime importance to those making the application.

10. Applications on compassionate grounds, each to be considered on it own merit, and at the discretion of the Governing body,

All applications for the admission of children to this school should be made to the Head teacher in the first instance.

The Governing body reserves the right to allocate a place at their discretion for individual or exceptional cases. The Governing body will give due consideration to applications from families whose children have exceptional medical, educational or pastoral needs. The Governing body gives top priority within each category to those children who are in the care of the local authority (Looked After Children). The Governing body recognises this as a recommendation of the code of practice for admissions in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.In doing so, the Governing body does not set any form of precedent which may be used as a benchmark for other cases.

Each case will be reviewed as a unique case and given consideration as such. Confidentiality will be maintained in all cases and not discussed in comparison to others.

Tie breakerIf the Governing body are unable to admit all applicants who fall into the lowest criterion a tie-breaker will be applied where priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school as measured by the distance from the school gate to their home residence in a straight line.

Evidence of permanent residence of the child at time of application must be supplied if required. The home address is considered to be the child’s along with the parent’s main and genuine principal place of residence on the published date i.e. where they are normally and regularly living. If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) the friends or relative’s address will not be considered for allocation purposes.

AppealsDetails of the procedure to be followed if an appeal against any decision of the Governors on admissions is contemplated may be had from the Admissions Appeal Panel c/o Clerk to the Governing body.

ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

The Governing body of St Francis RC Primary School is the Admissions Authority for the school. While it has responsibility for its policy and procedures, the Governing body will consult annually with other admissions authorities within a three mile radius of the school.

Arrangements for Admissions of pupils in 2018/ 2019• nurseryeducationisnonsecular.• nurseryeducationatStFrancisRCPrimarySchoolisin

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line with the Catholic ethos of the main school.• Childrenareentitledtoapart-timenurseryplace

from the start of the term following their third birthday.

• Parentsseekingaplaceinthenurseryclassmustapply in writing using a school application form.

• ParentsseekingaplaceintheReceptionclassforSeptember 2018 will apply in writing using a school application form.

• Theclosingdateforapplicationswillbein8thJanuary 2018. The Admissions Sub Committee will meet shortly after this time to consider applications. Any applications received after the closing date will be considered, subject to places being available.

The Admissions Number for St Francis RC Primary School in September 2018 is 55. Admissions will be made up to this number. Applications received after the closing date will be considered, subject to places being available.

Qualifying dates for children to obtain a part-time place:If your child is 3 years old between:• 1stApril–31stAugust(inclusive)yourchildmaybe

accepted during the Autumn Term.• 1stSeptember–31stDecember(inclusive)your

child may be accepted during the Spring Term.• 1stJanuary–31stMarch(inclusive)yourchildmay

be accepted during the Summer Term.

Parents /Guardians should register their interest in the nursery to the school office at St Francis RC Primary School. An application form will be provided and must be returned by the parent/ guardian directly to the school by the published closing date.

St Francis Nursery is a part-time nursery offering 24 places for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Children must attend for a minimum of five half days either every morning or every afternoon. The Governing body will consider each application received by the published closing date for a child who must be three years old. The Oversubscriptions criteria will be used when applications to the nursery exceed the admission number.

Oversubscriptions Criteria1. baptised Catholic children living in St. Francis’ Parish and St. Clare’s Parish, Ely, Cardiff.2. baptised children of Catholic parents living in St. Francis’ Parish and St. Clare’s Parish, Ely, Cardiff.3. Siblings of children already in the school.4. baptised Catholic children of neighbouring parishes.5. The baptised children of Catholic Parents not in the above categories.6. In the event of there being any unallocated places the Governors may consider applications from non-Catholic parents desirous of seeking a Christian education for their child provided such an application is supported by the appropriate minister of Religion or where the

Governors are satisfied that the religious and moral atmosphere and teaching of the school are of prime importance to those making the applications.7. Children of a non-religious background whose parents seek a Christian education.

The Governing body gives top priority within each category to those children who are in the care of the Local Authority.For admission purposes, a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share a common parent), step-brother/sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.Where it is possible to admit some, but not all of the children who fall within one particular category within the Oversubscriptions Criteria preference will be given to those children whose homes are within the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the school as measured using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System operated by the LA.Evidence of permanent residence of the child at the time of application must be supplied if required. Permanent residence is considered to be the child’s along with the parent’s/ guardian’s main and genuine principal place of residence ie. Where they are regularly and normally living. If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) the friend’s or relative’s address will not be considered for allocation purposes.Applicants will be notified in writing as soon as possible after the determination of their application. Where a child is refused admission to the school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of the published criteria. There is no right of appeal with Nursery places.

Late ApplicationsOnly applications received by the published closing date will be considered in the initial round of allocation of places. Applications received after the published date will be processed in the same way, but will be considered only after all of the applications received on time. This could result in there not being a place available at the school.

Waiting ListA waiting list will be maintained until the Friday immediately prior to the autumn half term in any academic year. If a place becomes available, it will be allocated on the basis of the Oversubscriptions Criteria and not on the date the application was received.

Right of AppealApplicants will be notified in writing as soon as possible after the determination of their application. Where a child is refused admission to the school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of the published criteria. Parents have a right to appeal against the

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decision to refuse an application. This will be heard by an Independent Appeals Panel, in which the Governing body and Headteacher play no role. Notice of intention to appeal should be sent to the Clerk of the Governors, c/o St Francis RC Primary School, who will then send details of the appeals process to parents.

ST JOHN LLOYD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Admission Number: 45The Governing body of St. John Lloyd Catholic School has sole responsibility for admissions to the school and will admit up to the school’s admission number.The minimum age of entry to the school is 4 years provided that the child’s 5th birthday falls between the 1st September and 31st August of that academic year. Please note that admission into nursery does not guarantee a full time place in Reception.

Oversubscription CriteriaChildren with an SEN statement naming St John Lloyd Catholic Primary School will be admitted. Where the number of applicants for admission exceeds the number of places available, places will be awarded to Applicants in the under mentioned categories in the following order of priority, with Looked After and previously Looked After Children being given priority in each of the oversubscription categories. In the event of the Governors being unable to offer all children in a particular oversubscription category a place then places will offered to multiple births and those children living closest to the school measured from the school gates at brynbala Way by the safest walking route as determined by the Local Authority.

1. baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St John Lloyd and blessed Sacrament who have siblings in the school at the time of admission

2. baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St John Lloyd and blessed Sacrament.

3. The baptised Catholic children living outside the parish of St John Lloyd and blessed Sacrament who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission

4. The baptised Catholic children living outside the parish of St John Lloyd and blessed Sacrament.

5. Children from other Christian faiths who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.

Proof of baptism will be required in each of the above categories.6. Children from other Christian faiths who have who

have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.7. Children from other Christian faiths whose parents wish

them to have a Catholic Education. Each application should be supported by a letter or evidence of practice of worship from their religious leader.

8. Non baptised children including children of a religious tradition, other than Christian who wish to receive education at St John Lloyd who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.

9. Non-baptised including children of a religious tradition,

other than Christian who wish to receive education at St John Lloyd children whose parents wish them to be educated in a Catholic School.

Definition of SiblingChildren who have a sibling on roll at St. John Lloyd Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school. Priority will be by reference to the youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority. Any sibling connection must be stated on the application form. For admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother / sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother / sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children at the same address.

Multiple Birth Children (eg twins/triplets)If when applying the oversubscription criteria the last child to be admitted is one of a multiple birth the governors will admit the other sibling(s).

The Admission PanelThe Admissions Panel will meet once per term to discuss applications received. Any successful applicant will then be invited to commence at the start of the following half term. An application may be considered by holding an extra ordinary meeting, allowing admittance to follow.

How to ApplyAny parent may apply for his/her child to be admitted to the school. A form of application can be obtained from the School Office. Every application will be considered by reference to the policy herein.

Right of AppealWhere a child is refused entry to school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of the published criteria. Parents have the right of appeal against the decision to refuse an application. The intention to appeal must be forwarded in writing within fourteen days of the refusal letter, to the Clerk to the Governors who will present it to the Independent Appeals Committee.

Waiting ListA waiting list will be maintained until 30th September. If an additional place becomes available the governors will consider those on the waiting list on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria and not on the date the application was received.

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscriptions Criteria1. a) baptised Catholic children who are in the care of

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(section106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009)

b) baptised Catholic children whose families reside in St Joseph’s Parish or in the adjacent parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Teilo’s, St brigid’s or St David’s Cathedral who do not have schools of their own and who have siblings in the school at the time of admission

c) Pupils with Statements of Additional/ Special Educational Needs where St Joseph’ RC Primary School is named on the statement will automatically be admitted

d) baptised child with sibling at the school at time of admission in category 2, 3 or 4

2. baptised Catholic children residing in the areas referred to in category 1

3. baptised Catholic children not category 1 but residing in Cardiff

4. baptised Catholic children who reside outside Cardiff5. Child with siblings in school at time of admission in

category 6, 7, 8 or 96. Children baptised into other denominations

(as defined in notes below) who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1 with a brother or sister in school in the September that the applicant would begin school. (Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying letter is provided confirming baptism)

7. Children baptised into other denominations (as defined in notes below) who reside in areas other than referred to in Category 1. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying letter is provided confirming baptism

8. Children of other faiths who seek a Catholic Education. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless a supportive accompanying letter from their minister or Religious Leader is provided.

9. Non-baptised children who seek a Catholic Education. Parents are asked to provide an accompanying letter explaining why education in Catholic school is sought and how you will support catholic ethos at the school.

Confirmation of baptism will be required for Categories 1 to 4. Confirmation of baptism will be required by the provision of a baptism certificate from the relevant parish and confirmation in writing from the current parish priest.

Looked after ChildrenChildren who are in the care of the Local Authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them e.g. foster parents (section106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009) and Previously Looked after Children will have priority in all clauses of the oversubscription Criteria. The definition of a Looked after Child is a child who is looked after by the Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the

Children Act 1989.

Special Educational NeedsPupils with Statements of Additional/ Special Educational Needs where St Joseph’s RC Primary School is named on the Statement will automatically be admitted

Christians of other DenominationsChildren whose parents(s) or guardian(s) are active and practising members of Churches together in Wales (Cytun). This includes churches such as Presbyterian Church of Wales; Union of Welsh Independent Churches; baptist Union of Wales; methodist Church; United Reformed Church; Covenanted baptist Churches; Salvation Army; Roman Catholic; Congregational Federation of Churches; Religious Society of Friends; Orthodox Church. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying statement of affiliation or reference signed by the minister or church’s representative is provided confirming membership of the church.Parents of other Faiths seeking a Catholic EducationParents of pupils in category 7 and 8 will need to provide a letter explaining the reasons they desire a Catholic education for their child. Those Parents applying in Category 7 will also need to provide a supporting letter from their minister of Religion or Religious Leader.

Definition of SiblingChildren who have a sibling on roll at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school. Twins triplets or quads will have the priority over single siblings. The second priority in this category will be by reference to the youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority. Any sibling connection must be stated in the application. For admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

Tie BreakerIn the event of a tie breaker being required the governors will admit those applicants who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured from the front door of the reception entrance to the front door of the house or flat of the applicant. In the case of a child whose parents have joint shared responsibility the parent who has the greater responsibility during the school week and whose residence is nearer the school will be the determining factor. A letter from the parents will have to be provided to confirm that fact.The school will use the Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles.( This is the system applied to all maintained Schools in Cardiff) The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school

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gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data.

Late ApplicationsApplications received after the closing date will be considered when a good reason is stated such as a family moving in to the area. Looked after Children and children with SEN statements will be admitted.

Waiting ListA waiting List will be maintained. If an additional place becomes available the governors will consider those on the waiting list on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria not on the date the application was received. If a place becomes available before an admissions appeals panel is heard the governors will consider those on the waiting list according to the oversubscription criteria. If the governors place an applicant on a waiting list it will not affect the parent’s right of appeal.Applications must be made by means of a completed application form and returned to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, the admitting Authority by monday 8th January 2018.The Governing body Admissions Panel will meet to determine Admissions and if required apply the oversubscription criteria. Parents will be notified by monday 16th April 2018.Parents will have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School The Appeal Panel will be independent of the school. The arrangements for Appeals will be in line with the Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals published by the Welsh Assembly Government in July 2009. The determination of the appeal panel will be made in accordance with the Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals and is binding on all parties.Appeals will be dealt with within thirty school days. Late applications will be considered and applicants notified within 15 school days if a place is available. A waiting list will be maintained until 30th September 2018 in the school year in which the applicants applied. Should places become available then the places will be allocated on the basis of the oversubscription criteria. The school will notify the parents of where their child has been on the waiting list.

Right of AppealParents have a right to appeal in the event that their application for a place is unsuccessful. Appeals must be lodged with the Clerk to the Appeal Panel by Appeals will be heard within thirty school days. Details of the procedure to be followed if an appeal against any decision of the Governors on admission is contemplated may be obtained from the Admissions Appeal Committee c/o Clerk to the Governing body at the school St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Appeals Process Information Notes to parents who appeal against a decision of the Governing body not to admit an applicant.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Governing body is the Admission Authority and is required to make arrangements for the hearing of appeals against decisions not to offer a place to a child at the school.

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Oversubscriptions Criteria1. baptised Catholic children who are Looked After and

who have been previously Looked After by the Local Authority and baptised Catholic children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs which names St mary’s Catholic Primary School.

2. baptised Catholic children residing in St. mary of the Angels and Sacred Heart Parishes and those areas of St Clare’s Parish that lie within the boundaries of Cowbridge Road East, the eastern side of Western Avenue (A48) and Caewal Road, Cardiff, who have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission.

3. baptised Catholic children residing in the areas referred to in Category 2.

4. baptised Catholic children residing in areas other than referred to in Category 1.

5. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1, who already have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission.

6. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in areas other than referred to in Category 1, who already have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission.


8. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in areas other than referred to in Category 2, who already have baptised siblings in the school at the time of admission.


10. Children baptised into other Christian denominations who reside in areas other than referred to in Category 2.

11. Non-baptised children who already have siblings in the school at the time of admission.

12. Non-baptised children.

Tie BreakersWhere it is possible to admit some but not all of the children who fall within one particular category of the Oversubscription Criteria, preference will be given to those children whose parents are practising Catholics or practising Christians.The Governing body define ‘practising’ as attendance by one parent at Sunday mass or Worship once or more each calendar month for at least one year prior to the closing date for applications.

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The parent must give details of the frequency of their attendance at Sunday mass or Worship by accurately and truthfully completing the Priest’s/minister’s Reference Form. Failure to give accurate information on the form will result in any subsequent place offered being withdrawn.

The parent must ensure that the form is signed by a Priest/minister who is able to personally confirm the information provided. The Priest/minister has the right to withhold his signature if he has reasonable doubt about the parent’s practice.

In the event that the Governing body is unable to allocate places to all the children in one particular category, whose parents are practising Catholics or practising Christians, it will give preference to those children whose homes are within the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the school as measured using the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System operated by the LEA.

SiblingsFor admission purposes, a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half brother/half sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address. Where preferences exceed places available, priority will be given to multiple birth siblings who are baptised Catholic children.

ResidenceEvidence of permanent residence of the child at the time of application must be supplied if requested. Permanent residence is considered to be the child’s along with the parent’s/guardian’s main and genuine principal place of residence i.e. where they regularly and normally live. If a child is resident with friends or relatives (for reasons other than guardianship) the friend’s or relative’s address will not be considered for allocation purposes.

Where parents have shared responsibility for a child and the child lives with both parents for part of the school week, then the home address will be determined as the address where the child lives for the majority of the school week (i.e. three out of five days available). Parents will be required to provide documentary evidence to support the address they wish to be considered for allocation purposes.

Late ApplicationsApplications received after the published closing date will only be considered if a good reason is given, for example when a single parent has been ill for some time or a family has just moved into the area or is returning from abroad – provided that the application is received before the offer of places is made.

Applications received after the published closing date where there is no good reason for the late submission

will only be considered after all the applications received on time. This could mean that there may not be a place available at the school.

Waiting List A waiting list will be maintained until 30th September in the relevant year. If a place becomes available, it will be allocated on the basis of the Oversubscription Criteria. After 30th September a parent should make a fresh application for admission.

Right of AppealAn appeal against any decision of the Governing body on admission will be considered by an Independent Appeals Panel, details of which will be sent to parents/guardians with notification of an unsuccessful application for their child.

ST PATRICk’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription Criteria1. baptised catholic children who are in the care of the

local authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them e.g. foster parents (section 106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009).

2. baptised Catholic children living within the parish of St. Patrick’s who have a sibling i.e. a full, half or step, adopted or fostered, brother or sister, in the school at the time of admission.

3. baptised Catholic children living within the parish of St. Patrick’s.

4. baptised Catholic children living outside St. Patrick’s Parish, who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.

5. baptised Catholic children living outside St. Patrick’s Parish.

6. Non-Catholic children who are in the care of the local authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them e.g. foster parents (section 106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009).

7. Non-Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission.

8. Children from other Christian faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic Education. Each application should be supported by a letter or evidence of practice of worship from their religious leader.

9. Non – Christian children whose parents wish them to be educated in a Catholic School.

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from parents of baptised children (categories 1 – 5). If circumstances arise where it is possible to admit some but not all of those children in any of the above categories, preference will be given to those whose homes are within the shortest walking distance of the school as determined by the ‘Strategic Planning and Performance Unit’ of the Local Authority and their use of the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system. This is called the ‘Tie-breaker’. Late ApplicationsOnly applications received by the published closing date will be considered in the initial round of allocation of places. Applications received after the published closing date will be processed in the same way, but will be considered only after all of the applications received on time. This could mean that there may not be a place available at the school.

Waiting ListA waiting list will be maintained until the Friday, immediately prior to the autumn half-term in any academic year. If a place becomes available, it will be allocated on the basis of the oversubscription criteria.

Right of AppealWhere a child is refused entry to the school, the Governing body will write to the parents giving full details of why the application was refused, in light of published criteria. Details of the procedure to be followed if an appeal against any decision of the Governing body on admission is contemplated will be provided with the letter of refusal. An ‘Independent Appeals Panel’ considers all appeals. Unsuccessful applications are given the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list until the October, half-term holidays, in 2018.

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Oversubscription Criteria1. baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the

area(s) defined in (i) and (ii) below, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority:

(i) St. Peter’s Parish* (ii) That part of St. brigid, St. Paul and Christ the King

Parishes south of Eastern Avenue*2. baptised Roman Catholic children with a brother or

sister currently in the school, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority**.

3. baptised Roman Catholic children from outside the boundaries of 1 above. Here places will be allocated on the basis of proximity to the school**, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

4. Children with a brother or sister currently in the school, allocated on the basis of proximity to the school** in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

5. baptised Christians of other denominations allocated on the basis of proximity to the school**, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

6. Non-Catholic children where the parents understand and accept that their child/children will be educated in an environment that reflects Christian values allocated on the basis of proximity to the school**, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

7. Any other applicants who do not fall into the categories outlined in 1-6 above allocated on the basis of proximity to the school**, in this category priority will be given to children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

*maps of the Parish of St Peter and St. bridget’s, St. Paul’s and Christ the King Parishes are available from the school. We also have street maps of the city available for any parent who wishes to use them to plot a route from home to St. Peter’s. As indicated children within St. Peter’s Parish subdivision (i) in this category will be admitted before children in subdivision (ii).

*For the purposes of this policy brother or sister shall be taken to mean full, half or step brother or sister, adopted or fostered brother or sister.**The proximity to the school will be measured by the safest walking route to the school. The LA at the request of the Governing body will ascertain this route by using the route finder software is uses for this specific purpose. The route will be measured from the front door of the house or dwelling to the nearest school gate, either the Elm Street Gate or the Southey Street Gate which ever is the shortest distance. In the case of flats, maisonettes or other high rise residential buildings the measurement will be taken from the main entrance of the building to the nearest gate as previously described.

The Governing body which is the Admission Authority for St. Peter’s R.C. Primary School is obliged to maintain a waiting list for admission when the school has been oversubscribed and the oversubscription criteria have been applied. For each unsuccessful application the parent/s or guardians will be asked if they wish to have the child’s name placed on a waiting list. This will be done formally as part of the letter which informs them their application has been unsuccessful. We will require in writing an indication that they want to be placed on a waiting list. This list will be maintained until 31st. August in the school year in which they apply. The child’s name will be kept on the waiting list for the academic year after their application if the Governing body receives such a request. Longer term placement on the waiting list would be discussed on an individual basis.

If additional places become available while the waiting list is in operation they will be allocated to children on the waiting list on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria and following the method that

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has been set out above. The waiting list will not give priority to children based on the date the application was made or the request to be added to the list was received. The Admission Authority will inform parents of where their child has been placed on the waiting list and of any alteration to this position because of applications received that have a higher priority in the oversubscription criteria.

Placing a child’s name on a waiting list does not affect the parent’s right of appeal against an unsuccessful application. Where school places become available before admissions appeals are heard these will be filled from the waiting list according to the published oversubscription criteria.

ST PHILIP EVANS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Oversubscription Criteria1. a) baptised Catholic children who are in the care

of the Local Authority (looked after children) or provided with accommodation by them e.g. foster parents (section106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009)

b) baptised Catholic children whose families are residing in:

(i) St Philip Evans Parish, St Paul’s Parish. (ii) The area encompassed by Llanishen Reservoir,

Nantfawr River, Roath Park Lake and Western Avenue motorway but excluding Glyn Eiddew, bryn Cyn, bryn Heulog, Glyn Collen and Pant Glas, both sides of Llandennis Road and Rhydypenau Road.

c) Pupils with Statements of Additional/ Special Educational Needs where St Philip Evans RC Primary School is named on the Statement will automatically be admitted.

2. baptised Catholic children with a brother or sister currently in the school.

3. baptised Catholic children not in either of the above categories but residing in the County of Cardiff.

4. baptised Catholic children residing outside the County of Cardiff.

Confirmation of baptism will be required for categories 1 to 4.

5. Children baptised into other denominations (as defined in notes below) who reside in the areas referred to in Category 1. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying letter is provided confirming baptism.

6. Children baptised into other denominations (as defined in notes below) who reside in areas other than referred to in Category 1. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying letter is provided confirming baptism

7. Non-baptised children who have brothers or sisters in the school

8. Children of other faiths not listed, who seek a Catholic education. Applications in this category will not be considered unless an accompanying statement is provided from the minister or representative confirming membership of the church.

Notes for Clauses 5 and 6 Children whose parents(s) or guardian(s) are active and practising members of Churches together in Wales (Cytun). This includes churches such as Presbyterian Church of Wales; Union of Welsh Independent Churches; baptist Union of Wales; methodist Church; United Reformed Church; Covenanted baptist Churches; Salvation Army; Roman Catholic; Congregational Federation of Churches; Religious Society of Friends; Orthodox Church. Priority will not be given to applications in this category unless an accompanying statement of affiliation or reference signed by the minister or church’s representative is provided confirming membership of the church.

Notes for clause 2 and 7In considering siblings first priority will be given to applications from multiple birth siblings. For admission purposes a sibling is a child permanently resident at the same address as the pupil applying for a place who is the brother/sister, half-brother/half-sister, (children who share one common parent) step brother/ step sister, where two children are related by virtue of their parents being married, co habiting or in a civil partnership. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address.

Note the following:Confirmation of BaptismConfirmation of baptism will be required by the provision of a baptism certificate from the relevant parish and confirmation in writing from the current parish priest.

Christians of other denominationsThe same principle of proof of baptism or membership of the denomination from a relevant minister applies.

ResidenceEvidence of permanent residence of the child must be supplied if requested.

Looked after ChildrenThe definition of a Looked after Child is a child who is looked after by the Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. Children who are in the care of the Local Authority (looked after children) or

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provided with accommodation by them e.g. foster parents (section106 of the Education Act 2005, All Wales Education regulations 2009) and Previously Looked after Children will have priority in all clauses of the oversubscription Criteria.

Definition of SiblingChildren who have a sibling on roll at St Philip Evans RC Primary School in the September the applicant would begin school. Twins triplets or quads will have the priority over single siblings. The second priority in this category will be by reference to the youngest sibling in the school, the youngest commanding the highest degree of priority. Any sibling connection must be stated in the application. For admission purposes a sibling is a child who is the brother/sister, half-brother/sister (children who share one common parent), step brother/step sister where two children are related by marriage. This definition also includes adopted or fostered children living at the same address. Twins triplets or quads will have the first consideration in the admission of any siblings.

Special Educational NeedsSchools cannot refuse a child with a statement of SEN even if by doing so they would exceed their admission number. Pupils with Statements of Additional/ Special Educational Needs where St Philip Evans RC Primary School is named on the Statement will automatically be admitted.

Tie-BreakerIn the event of a tie breaker being required the governors will admit those applicants who live nearest to the school. The distance will be measured from the front door of the reception entrance to the front door of the house or flat of the applicant. In the case of a child whose parents have joint shared responsibility the parent who has the greater responsibility during the school week and whose residence is nearer the school will be the determining factor. A letter from the parents will have to be provided to confirm that fact.The school will use the Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distances in miles.( This is the system applied to all maintained Schools in Cardiff) The shortest walking route is calculated using Ordnance Survey (OS) customised route data from an applicant’s home address to the nearest open school gate. The co-ordinates of an applicant’s home address are determined using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) AND OS Address Point Data

Late Applications Applications received after the closing date will be considered when a good reason is stated such as a family moving in to the area. Looked after Children and children with SEN statements will be admitted.

Waiting List A waiting List will be maintained. If an additional place becomes available the governors will consider those on the waiting list on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria not on the date the application was received. If

a place becomes available before an admissions appeals panel is heard the governors will consider those on the waiting list according to the oversubscription criteria. If the governors place an applicant on a waiting list it will not affect the parent’s right of appeal.Applications must be made by means of a completed application form and returned to St Philip Evans RC Primary School, the admitting Authority by The Governing body Admissions Panel will meet to determine Admissions and if required apply the oversubscription criteria.

Right of AppealParents will have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of St Philip Evans RC Primary School The Appeal Panel will be independent of the school. The arrangements for Appeals will be in line with the Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals published by the Welsh Assembly Government in July 2009. The determination of the appeal panel will be made in accordance with the Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals and is binding on all parties. Appeals will be dealt with within thirty school days Late applications will be considered and applicants notified within 15 school days if a place is available. A waiting list will be maintained until September 30th in the school year in which the applicants applied. Should places become available then the places will be allocated on the basis of the oversubscription criteria. The school will notify the parents of where their child has been on the waiting list. Details of the procedure to be followed if an appeal against any decision of the Governors on admission is contemplated may be obtained from the Admissions Appeal Committee c/o Clerk to the Governing body at the school St Philip Evans RC Primary School Appeals Process Information Notes to parents who appeal against a decision of the Governing body not to admit an applicant.St Philip Evans RC School Governing body is the Admission Authority and is required to make arrangements for the hearing of appeals against decisions not to offer a place to a child at the school.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOLS • AdmissiontoVoluntaryAidedChurchinWalesSchools

is determined by the Governing body of the individual school.

• FullcopiesofAdmissionPoliciesareavailableonrequest from each Church in Wales School.

• Anyenquiriesconcerningtheprocedureforadmissionapplications should be made directly to each individual school/ Governing body. Application forms for admission are available from and should be returned

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directly to each school. • Wherethenumberofapplicationsexceedsthe

number of places available, Governing bodies will apply their individual admissions criteria for each Church in Wales School School as published in this section.

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Right of Appeal Details of the procedure to be followed if parents wish to appeal against the decision of the Governors may be obtained from the Admissions Appeal Committee c/o Clerk to the Governing body at the school.

For full copies of admission policies please contact the individual schools.

Any enquiries should be addressed to the individual school or Governing body.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaChildren with statements of Educational / Additional Learning needs naming All Saints’ Church in Wales VA Primary School will automatically be admitted before the following criteria is applied.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children (see Note 1 for definition of Looked After Child).

2. Children whose parent/s (see Note 2 for definition of parent) regularly worship in a church that belongs to the Rectorial benefice of Cyncoed (see Note 3 for definition of regular worship and the Appendix for a map of the Rectorial benefice of Cyncoed).

3. Children whose parent/s regularly worship in another Anglican church outside the Rectorial benefice of Cyncoed (see Note 3 for definition of regular worship).

4. Children who have a sibling who is a pupil at the school at the time of application and who will be a pupil at the school at the time of admission (see Note 4 for definition of sibling).

5. Children whose parents regularly worship at a church within the Ecumenical partnership. These are Cyncoed methodist Church, Pontprennau Church and Christchurch (see Note 3 for definition of regular worship).

6. Children whose parents regularly worship at a church of another Christian denomination (see Note 3 for definition of regular worship).

7. Children whose parents although regularly worship in another faith, wish their child to attend the school because of its specifically religious emphasis (see

Note 3 for definition of regular worship).. 8. Children residing in the Rectorial benefice of

Cyncoed. 9. Children residing outside the Rectorial benefice of

Cyncoed.

Multiple Birth Children If the final place will be allocated to multiple birth children, then one place will be offered to the family. The parents will be asked to decide which child should be offered a place first or they may wish to consider an alternative setting for all children. The school will not exceed its admission number.

Children of UK Service and other Crown Servants (including diplomats)Families of UK Service personnel and other Crown Servants are subject to frequent movement within the UK and abroad, often at relatively short notice. School places will be considered to children from families of UK Service personnel and other Crown Servants alongside all other applications if accompanied by an Official ministry of Defence (mOD) or Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) letter declaring a return date. That is, a place may be allocated in advance, if the applicant would meet the criteria when they move to their destination.

Distance Criteria/Tie BreakWhere it is necessary to distinguish between two children who fulfil equal criteria, the proximity of the child’s home, as measured by the safest walking route from the front door of their home to the main school gate will be used, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. The Local Authority current criteria for measuring distance will be applied.

Accepting a placeParents will be given a stated period in which to accept an offer. If parents do not respond within the given time they will be contacted again and informed that if a response isn’t received, in writing by a given date, then the place will be withdrawn.

Applications received after the closing date will only be considered after all those received by the deadline have been considered. This means that, if no places are left after considering all the applications before the deadline, even if you fulfil a higher criterion under which places have been offered to other applicants, you will be unsuccessful.

Parents have the right to appeal against a decision not to offer a place.

Moving into the areaIf you are moving into the catchment area, we will ask you for evidence of your move, before considering any application for a place. Typical evidence is a letter from your solicitor confirming that you have a legally binding agreement to buy the house or a formal lease agreement.

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Waiting ListWhere a place has been refused, the application will be placed on a waiting list. Applications received in the annual allocation of places will remain on the waiting list until the end of the summer term in the academic year to which the application relates. Applications received outside of the annual allocation of places for In Year admissions will also remain on the waiting list until the end of the summer term in the academic year to which the application relates. After this time parents will be expected to make a further application for admission.

A child’s position on the waiting list may change as applications may be received that have a higher degree of priority under the admission criteria.

Right of appealParents of children not offered a place may appeal to an independent appeals panel. Details on the procedure for appeals is available from the school and will be given to parents upon refusal of a place for their child.

BISHOP CHILDS CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaWhere the number of applications received up to and including the closing date for applications is less than, or equal to, the admission number, all the children will be offered a place in the Reception class.Where the number of applications exceeds the admission number places will be allocated in accordance with the following oversubscription criteria:Children with statements of special educational needs naming bishop Childs Church in Wales VA Primary School will automatically be admitted before the over subscription criteria is applied.1. Looked after children (see Note 2 for definition).2. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/

habitually attends worship/Sunday School at St mellons Parish Church (see Note 3 for definition)

3. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually worship at another Anglican church (see Note 3 for definition).

4. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually worship at a church of another Christian denomination (see Note 3 for definition).

5. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually attend another faith place of worship (see Note 3 for definition).

6. Children who have a sibling who is a pupil at the school at the time of application and who will be a pupil at the school at the time of admission (see Note 4 for definition).

7. Children with a home address in the St mellons Community. Please ask at the school office for a map (see Note 5 for definition)

Multiple Birth Children (e.g. Twins or Triplets)multiple birth children will be given priority over any other children in the over-subscription criteria 2 to 7 above.

Distance Criteria/Tie BreakWhere it is necessary to distinguish between two children who fulfil equal criteria, the proximity of the child’s home, as measured by the safest available walking route from the front door of the home to the main school gate will be applied, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. In the event of necessity, the method used to calculate the distance will be Google maps.

AppealsParents of children not offered a place may appeal to an independent appeals panel. Details on the procedure for appeals are available from the school and will be given to parents upon refusal of a place for their child.

Waiting ListsChildren not offered a place will be placed on a waiting list. The order of priority on the waiting list is the same as the list of criteria for over-subscription. No account is taken of the length of time on a waiting list. The waiting list will be maintained until 30 September each year. After this date, parents should make another application for their child to attend the school.

Explanatory NotesNote 1: A parent is any person who has parental responsibility for, or is the legal guardian of, the child. If you are in any doubt, please contact the school for advice.Note 2: A Looked After Child (LAC) is a child who is looked after by a local authority in Wales or in England in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989 and whom the LA has confirmed will be looked after at the time of the child’s admission to the school.Note 3: Regular/Habitual worship is defined as attending worship on at least one Sunday each month over the previous 12 month period. Evidence of this must be provided by a written statement signed by the relevant priest or minister.Note 4: Sibling refers to brother or sister, half-brother of sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, foster child, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner where the child for whom the school place is sought .Note 5: The home address is the place the child spends the majority of the school week (monday to Friday, including nights), at the time of application, for a place at the school. The school reserves the right to check the validity of any address given, by asking for evidence such as inclusion on the Electoral Roll, or a recent utilities bill confirming your name and address.• Whereachild’spermanentaddressisnotthesame

as the parents’ (e.g. if he or she is resident with a grandparent) the school reserves the right to see official documentation, such as a child benefit book or medical card.

• Childcarearrangementsarenotsufficientreasonforlisting another address.

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• Ifyouaremovingintothecatchmentarea,wewillaskyou for evidence of your move, before considering any application for a place. Typical evidence is a letter from your solicitor confirming that you have

LLANDAFF CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription Criteria1. Those children who are “looked after” by a local

authority and whom the local authority request be admitted to the School.

2. Children who, with their parent(s) or guardian(s) are practising Anglicans and who are in weekly or fortnightly attendance at Llandaff Cathedral, or children who attend Llandaff Cathedral weekly or fortnightly alone or in the company of other practising Anglicans and have done so for at least the past two years

3. Children who, with their parent(s) or guardian(s) are practising Anglicans living in the parish of Llandaff but who are in weekly or fortnightly attendance at another parish church, or children who attend another parish church weekly or fortnightly alone or in the company of other practising Anglicans and have done so for at least the past two years. A map of Llandaff Cathedral Parish is attached.

4. Children who, with their parent(s) or guardian(s) are practising Anglicans living outside the parish of Llandaff and are in weekly or fortnightly attendance at another parish church, or children who attend another parish church weekly or fortnightly alone or in the company of other practising Anglicans and have done so for at least the past two years.

5. Children who with their parent(s) or guardian(s) are in weekly or fortnightly attendance of churches that are members of Churches together in Wales (Cytun) (Churches Together in britain and Ireland (CTbI) if recently moved to Wales) or The Evangelical Alliance or children who attend churches that are members of Churches together in Wales (Cytun) (Churches Together in britain and Ireland (CTbI) if recently moved to Wales) or The Evangelical Alliance alone or in the company of other practicing worshippers and have done so for at least the past two years. This includes Presbyterian Church of Wales; the Chinese Christian Church; the Union of Welsh Independent Churches; baptist Union of Wales; the methodist Church; the United Reformed Church; Covenanted baptist Churches; the Salvation Army; the Roman Catholic; the Congregational Federation of Churches; Religious Society of Friends and Orthodox Church. Churches must be members of Cytun or The Evangelical Alliance as at the closing date for applications to the School.

6. Children who will have a brother or sister (including step-brother/step-sister living in the same house) attending the school at the time they would be

admitted were their application to be successful.7. Children who with their parent(s) or guardian(s) are

in weekly/fortnightly attendance of any Christian denomination that does not fall into categories 1 to 5 above and where the denomination is in communion with the Church in Wales and whose long term participation can be substantiated by a senior representative of that faith organization, and whose families wish their child to be educated in a Church in Wales School.

8. Children living with parent(s) or guardian(s) within the parish of Llandaff.

9. Children whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are applying for admission for other reasons.

Provided always that the Governing body reserves the right to depart from these criteria if there is before it compelling evidence that the welfare of a child will be seriously prejudiced if the child is not admitted to the School.

When considering applications from parent(s) or guardian(s) of children seeking admission on grounds of social or medical needs, the School may consult with the Special Educational Needs Co-coordinator, Headteacher and Local Education Authority as appropriate.

Criteria for categories 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 will be determined strictly in the light of the signed recommendation from the incumbent or priest-in-charge of the church concerned.

Firm offers of places for the 2018/2019 intake will be sent to parents by monday 16th April 2018. Appeals against the School’s decision not to admit a child should be sent to the Clerk of the Governors, c/o the School, within 21 days of the date on the letter of refusal and will thereafter be considered by an Independent Appeal Committee.

ST DAVID’S CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

The policy and arrangements set out below are governed by the relevant parts of education legislation and provisions of the school’s Trust Deed.

RIGHTS OF PARENTSAny parent may apply for his/her child to be admitted to the school. A form of application can be obtained from the head teacher. Every application will be considered by reference to the policy set out herein.

If a child is refused admission, the parent may, within 14 days from the date of the notification that their application has been unsuccessful, appeal against the decision to a Panel constituted for that purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Education Acts. Your appeal letter should

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be addressed to the Chair of Governors and given to the school in order to convene a panel meeting.

NUMBER OF PUPILS TO BE ADMITTEDThe Education (Infant Class Sizes) (Wales) Amendment Regulations 2009-07-09

The Education (Infant Class Sizes) Wales Regulations restrict to 30 the maximum number of pupils in an infant class while an ordinary teaching session is conducted by a school teacher. However, certain types of children (“excepted pupils”) can be discounted for the purposes of ascertaining whether or not the limit of 30 is exceeded. The amendments to the 1998 Regulations are intended to modify some of the current categories of “excepted pupils” and to add three categories:

• LookedAfterChildrenadmittedoutsidethenormaladmission round;

• Pupilsforwhomeducationataschoolofaparticularreligious character is desired and who are admitted to a school after the normal admission round; and

• Receptionpupilswhoareadmittedoutsidethenormaladmission round after the first day of the school year where the school has not reached its admission number but has already organised its classes.

Please see also item (vii) under Notes on final page of this policy.

Admission to other classes will be made where there are vacancies (calculated by reference to statutory size limits or to other limits set by efficient provision of education or efficient use of resources). Applications for such places, as for places in the Reception Class, will be considered on the basis of the criteria set out below.

OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIAIf the number of children whose parents are seeking admission to the school exceeds the number of places available offers will be made in the following order of priority.

a) Children with brothers or sisters at the school at the date of the proposed admission.

b) Children whose parents (or those acting in “loco parentis”) are active worshipping members of the Anglican or other Covenanted Church (the methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church of Wales, the United Reform Church and those baptist Churches which are covenanted). Please see item (vii) in Notes.

c) Children of parents (or those acting in “loco parentis” who are active worshipping members of any non-covenanted Christian Church. Please see item (vii) in Notes.

d) Children whose parents or those acting “in loco parentis” can show a clear case for their admission on medical or social grounds.

e) Children of parents who, though not themselves actives worshippers, have demonstrated a measure of Christian commitment by having had their child

baptised or formally received into church membership as an infant by the closing date for applications.

f) Children whose parents, though not active Christian worshippers, can advance cogent reasons for wanting such children to be educated in an Anglican school.

g) Other children

If circumstances arise where it is possible to admit some but not all children in any of the above categories, preference will be given to those whose homes are within the shortest safe walking distance of the main school entrance.

APPLICATIONSApplications for September admission to the nursery and reception classes must be submitted to the Head teacher prior to the February half term break for that calendar year. In considering such applications no account will be taken of when, before the closing date they were submitted. Decision on such applications will normally be made before Easter Holiday. Applications for admission at other times of the year or to other classes will be considered as soon as possible after they have been made, taking account of the available capacity and as necessary, the admission criteria set out in paragraph 6 above.

Notes(i) R.E and Collective Worship at the school are delivered

in accordance with the teaching and practice of the Church in Wales required by the Trust Document. Applications for admission of children to the school are made on the understanding that parents agree to pupils’ full participation in such education and Collective worship.

(ii) Admission to the nursery class does not imply any undertaking or guarantee that a pupil will subsequently be offered a place in the school’s Reception class.

(iii) Admission to the school does not imply any undertaking or guarantee that a pupil will subsequently be offered a place in a Church in Wales secondary school

(iv) It will be for the Governors, taking into account any views expressed by the benefice team and/or other ministers, to determine whether parents are active worshipping members in the sense of paragraph 6 or whether parents have cogent reasons for wanting their children to attend and Anglican school.

(v) The Governors may seek evidence of supporting professional opinion when considering applications based on medical or social grounds.

(vi) The Governors will seek to treat disabled pupils not any less favourably than others and to make reasonable adjustments deemed necessary for disabled pupils.

(vii) In the case of oversubscription to a year group and church attendance is under consideration a reference from your minister will be required and graded with regard to length and consistency of attendance. (Grade 4 carrying a strong recommendation down to grade 1 being considered a weak recommendation from the minister).

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(viii) Where siblings are mentioned in the policy this applies to full and half brothers and sisters.

(ix) Looked After Children (LAC) will be given preference in all categories relating to Oversubscription Criteria.

ST FAGAN’S CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

The Governing body has a duty to prioritise admission of children Looked After or previously Looked After by the Local Authority, or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989). Priority will also be given to children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or note in lieu where the school has been named, including Children with enhanced nursery funding from the Case Advisory Panel at the date of application. Priority may be given to applications for children with a significant medical condition which can be supported by documentary evidence from a medical Consultant or Social Worker.If the number of remaining applications exceeds the available pupil places, the Governing body will admit children whose applications satisfy the over-subscription criteria in the following order:

Oversubscription Criteria1 Parish children who attend an Anglican church with

their parents on the majority of Sundays and whose parents have been at the heart of the church long term, as substantiated by their parish priest.

2 Children with siblings attending the school at the date of enrolment.

3 Parish children of another Christian Church for whom there is no alternative denominational education provision, who attend with their parents on the majority of Sundays and whose parents have been at the heart of the church long term, as substantiated by their minister.

4 Parish children who attend a Christian Church with their parents on the majority of Sundays and whose parents have been at the heart of the church long term, who do not meet the criteria above. (This will also include formally constituted Churches such as bethel and Immanuel Presbyterian Churches.)

If it is not possible to offer a place to all applicants within a criterion, then the following criteria will be applied: Proximity to school, measured as the safest walking route as advised by Cardiff Council. Any remaining places once all these criteria have been applied will also be allocated on this basis.

DefinitionsThe determination of being at the heart of the church is made by reference to the application form and support letter from parish priests or ministers. It will

include involvement in Church life (not just the Church services) and an active contribution to the life, work and witness of the Church.

Long term participation will indicate a period of at least two years and on-going.

Parish children are children whose ordinary place of residence is within the parishes of St. Fagans and michaelston-super-Ely, Glan Ely and Caerau with Ely. The child’s ordinary place of residence will be deemed to be a residential property at which the person or persons with parental responsibility for the child resides at the closing date for receiving applications for admission to the school. Where parental responsibility is held by more than one person and those persons reside in separate properties, the child’s ordinary place of residence will be deemed to be that property at which the child resides for the greater part of the week, including weekends.

Another Christian Church will be a subscriber to the Covenanted Churches in Wales, and/or members of Cytun and/or members of the Evangelical Alliance Wales.

Alternative denomination educational provision is presently available for members of The Roman Catholic Church.

For the sibling criteria to be applicable one of the following conditions must exist:• abrotherand/orsisteristobepermanently

resident at the same address• astepbrotherand/orstepsister(includinghalf

brother / sisters) is to be permanently resident at the same address.

Right of appealParents whose application to Reception has been unsuccessful have the right to appeal. To exercise that right, the appeal must be made in writing to the Clerk to the Governors within 15 school days of receiving notification of an unsuccessful application. The appeal will be considered by an independent Admission Appeal Panel, administered by the Llandaff Diocesan board of Education, according to the Welsh Assembly Government’s Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals. There is no appeal procedure for applications to Nursery as this is non-statutory education.

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

This policy refers to the admissions in September 2018 to St mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School.The Governing body has full responsibility for admissions to the school. In accordance with the provisions of the Government of maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations

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2005, the Governing body has delegated responsibility for determining admissions to its ‘Admissions Committee’.Only the Governing body may admit places to the school and no representation made by any person including a governor, staff member, clergy or anyone elected to or employed by the local authority can be regarded as an indication or offer of a place. Only a written offer from the Governing body may be regarded as acceptance of an application to the school. The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (as amended by the Education Act 2002) gives parents the right to express a preference as to which school their child attends.

About the SchoolSt mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School is a voluntary aided Church in Wales Primary School.Recognising the school’s Christian foundation, the importance of its ethos and character as well as its Core Values, St mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School maintains faith at the heart of the school’s life, alongside a commitment to provide a setting where people of all faiths and none are valued equally. It is in this context that the human journey of faith is seen as something to be celebrated as part of the rich and diverse heritage of butetown, Cardiff and contemporary Wales.This policy recognises that the school draws its pupils from a variety of backgrounds, including:• Familieswhoareactiveandpractisingmembersofthe

Church in Wales;• FamilieswhoaremembersofotherChristian

denominations;• Familiesofotherfaithswhosupporttheethosand

character of the school;• Familieslivinginthelocalcommunity.The school offers 60 places in each Reception and Year 1 class group, with 30 Foundation Places allocated to pupils whose families can demonstrate an active faith commitment and a further 30 Open Places for pupils from the local community who do not quality for Foundation Places, but whose families have chosen the school for the type of education it provides.The school offers 30 places in year groups 2 – 6, with 15 Foundation Places and 15 Open Places (as defined in 2.4 above).The school offers 80 part time Nursery Places, with 40 Foundation Places and 40 Open Places (as defined 2.4 above).1. Procedure for Admission1.1 Parent(s)/carer(s) must complete the St mary the

Virgin Church in Wales Primary School application form and submit it directly to the school, indicating if a Foundation or Open Place is being applied for.

1.2 The school will adhere to Cardiff County Council admission dates and deadlines as indicated in the Admission to Schools Information for Parents booklet.

2. OversubscriptionIf the school is oversubscribed, the following criteria will be applied:

2.1. Foundation PlacesThe governors offer 30 Foundation Places in each year group each academic year. If there are more than 30 applications received, the governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated:1. Looked after, or previously looked after children.2. Children with specific learning or medical needs where

St mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School is named as the most appropriate setting.

3. Children of church in Wales families, or thoise belonging to another Christian denomination, who are active and practicing at the heart of their faith community. Evidence must be provided.

4. Children whose families have a regular and practicing commitment within their own faith (as recognized by the Interfaith Council for Wales) and specifically wish their children to be educated in a school with a distinctive Christian character, where faith and values are celebrated. Evidence must be provided.

Children living closest to the school would be prioritized within each criterion.

2.2 Open PlacesThe governors offer 30 Open Places each academic year to children who are not eligible to apply for a Foundation Place. Parent(s)/carer(s) applying for these places do so knowing that the school aims to provide an education based on its Christian Principles and Core Values. All pupils are expected to take part in the Christian and Values based life of the school. If there are more than 30 applications received, the governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated:

1. Looked after or previously looked after children (as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code (005/2013).

2. Children with specific learning or medical needs where St mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School is named as the most appropriate setting; or children with compelling social grounds for their admission.2 Where preferences exceed places available, criteria 3 – 4 will then be applied in order to decide which other children are admitted.

3. Children who are permanently resident within the defined catchment area of the school on the published closing date for receipt of preference forms: evidence of permanent residence of the child must be supplied if required.

4. Children who have a sibling3 of statutory school age who will be on roll when they are admitted. In considering siblings first priority will be given to applications from multiple birth siblings.

5. In determining applications for admission in respect of other children, the Governing body gives priority to children living nearest to the school as measured by the shortest practicable walking route. The school makes use of Cardiff Council’s Geographical Information System (GIS) to calculate home to school distance in miles to the nearest two decimal places.

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3. Appeals Procedure3.1 In accordance with the requirements of the Schools

Standards and Framework Act 1998, the Governing body has established an Appeals Procedure.

3.2 Parent(s)/carer(s) of a child who has not been admitted to the school may appeal against the decision.

3.3 The panel is appointed by the Diocese of Llandaff and is entirely independent of the School and the Local Authority.

3.4 Notice of intention to appeal should be sent to the Clerk to the Governors, c/o the school, who will then inform the Diocesan Office for Education. Appellants will then be contacted directly by the Diocesan Office with details of an appeal hearing.

ST MELLONS CHURCH IN WALES VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaWhere the number of applications received up to and including the closing date is less than, or equal to, the admission number, all the children will be offered a place in the reception class.Where the number of applications exceeds the admission number places will be allocated in accordance with the following oversubscription criteria:Children with statements of special educational needs naming St mellons Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled School will automatically be admitted before the oversubscription criteria is applied.1. Looked after children and children who have been

previously looked after. (See Note 2 for definition)2. Children who have a sibling who is a pupil at the

school at the time of application and who will be a pupil at the school at the time of admission (see Note 3 for definition)

3. Children with a home address in the Old St mellons Community. Please ask at the school office for a map (see Note 4 for definition)

4. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually attends worship/Sunday School at St mellons Parish Church (see definition of regularity of worship)

5. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually attends worship/Sunday School in another Christian place of worship in the Parish of St mellons (see definition of regularity of worship)

6. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually attends worship/Sunday School at another Anglican Church (see definition of regularity of worship)

7. Children who have at least one parent who regularly/habitually attends worship/Sunday School in another Christian place of worship. (See definition of regularity of worship)

Multiple birth childrenmultiple birth children will be given priority over any other children within each oversubscription criteria from 2 to 7 above.

Tie Break - Distance criteria Where it is necessary to distinguish between two children who fulfill equal criteria the proximity of the child’s home, as measured by the safest available walking route from the front door of the home to the main school gate will be used, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. In the event of necessity the method used to calculate the distance will be Google maps.

Definition of regularity of worshipRegular/habitual worship/Sunday School is defined as attending worship/Sunday School on at least one Sunday a month over the previous 12 month period. Evidence of this must be provided by a written statement signed by the relevant priest or minister.

AppealsParents of children not offered a place may appeal to an independent appeals panel. Details on the procedure for appeals are available from the school and will be given to parents upon refusal of a place for their child.

Waiting ListsChildren not offered a place will be placed on a waiting list. The order of priority on the waiting list is the same as the list of criteria for oversubscription. No account is taken of the length of time on a waiting list. The waiting list will be maintained until 30 September 2018. After this date parents should make another application for their child to attend the school.

Explanatory Notes:1. A parent is anyone who has parental responsibility

for, or is the legal guardian of, the child. If you in any doubt please contact the school for advice.

2. A Looked After Child (LAC) is a child who is looked after by a Local Authority in Wales or England in accordance with section 22 of the Children’s Act and whom the LA has confirmed will be looked after at the time of the child’s admission to school.

3. Sibling refers to brother or sister, half-brother or half-sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster child or the child of the parent/carer’s partner.

4. The home address is the place the child spends the majority of the school week (monday – Friday, including nights, at the time of application for a place at the school. The school reserves the right to check the validity of any address given, by asking for evidence such as inclusion on the electoral roll, or a recent utilities bill confirming your name and address.

Where a child’s permanent address is not the same as the parents (e.g. if he or she is resident with a grandparent) the school reserves the right to see official

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documentation such as a child benefit book or medical card.

Childcare arrangements are not sufficient reason for listing another address. If you are moving into the area we will ask to see evidence of your move, before considering any application for a place. Typical evidence is a letter from your solicitor confirming that you have a legally binding arrangement to buy the house or a formal lease arrangement.

ST MONICA’S CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaThe Governing body will give priority to applications for admission for “looked after” children in the care of the Local Authority, or provided with accommodation by them (e.g. children with foster parents) (Section 22 of the Children Act1989), where the school is named as the most appropriate educational setting.

Applications for a place in any year group, at any time of year will be considered in light of available places.

1. Children who, with their parents, attend an Anglican church in the Parish of Cathays on the majority of Sundays and have been practising members of the Anglican Communion and whose long-term participation is substantiated by their parish priest.

2. Children who, with their parents, attend an Anglican church in another Parish on the majority of Sundays and have been practising members of the Anglican Communion and whose long-term participation is substantiated by their parish priest.

3. Children who live in the parish of Cathays and, with their parents, attend another Christian Church (which will be a member of Cytun and/or a church that subscribes to the historic Christian Faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed) and whose long-term participation is substantiated by their Priest or minister.

4. Children who live outside the parish of Cathays and, with their parents, attend another Christian Church (which will be a member of Cytun and/or a church that subscribes to the historic Christian Faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed ) and whose long-term participation is substantiated by their Priest or minister.

5. Children with siblings in the school at the date of enrolment.

6. Children who live within the Parish of Cathays of any faith whose long-term participation can be substantiated by a senior representative of that faith organisation, and whose families wish their child to be educated in a Church in Wales School.

7. Children who live within the Parish of Cathays of no

faith and whose families wish their child to be educated in a Church in Wales School.

8. Children who live outside the Parish of Cathays of any faith whose long-term participation can be substantiated by a senior representative of that faith organisation, and whose families wish their child to be educated in a Church in Wales School.

9. Children who live outside the Parish of Cathays of no faith and whose families wish their child to be educated in a Church in Wales School.

10. Children whose applications are on medical or compassionate grounds. Such applications should be supported by professional references where appropriate.

11. Any children whose parents wish them to attend the school for other reasons.

(Nb within each stage, looked-after children will be given priority over other children.)

In the event of oversubscription within one of the criteria, the Governing body will give priority to children living closest to the school.

Right of AppealParents whose application has been unsuccessful have the right to appeal. To exercise that right, the appeal must be made in writing to the Clerk to the Governing body within15 school days of receiving the letter refusing a place. The appeal will be considered by an independent Admission Appeal Panel, administered by the Llandaff Diocesan board of Education, according to the Welsh Assembly Government’s Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaThe Governing body will give priority to children whose applications are on medical or compassionate grounds. Such applications must be supported by professional evidence and references, for example a letter from a registered health professional such as a doctor or social worker and should set out the particular reasons why St Paul’s is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.

1. Looked After Children Children who are looked after by the Local Authority

(as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or previously looked after children(as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code 2013)

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2. Children with A Statement of Special Educational Needs

Children allocated nursery funding by the Early Years Assessment Panel, or the Case Advisory Panel or children with a statement where the school is named as the most appropriate educational setting.

3. Practising Members of the Parish Churches of Grangetown St Paul or St Dyffrig and St Samson.

Children whose parents are committed and practising members of the Anglican Church in the Parish or whose children have regularly attended (majority of Sundays) Anglican Church Services and/or Anglican Sunday Schools in the Parish over a full year. Evidence must be provided.

4. Practising Members of the Anglican Church who LIVE in the Parish.

Children, who live in the parish, whose parents are committed and practising members of the Anglican Church or whose children have regularly attended (majority of Sundays) Anglican Church Services and/or Anglican Sunday Schools over a full year. Evidence must be provided.

5. Siblings* Children who have a sibling (full/half/step living at

the same address) currently attending this school.

6. Practising Members of the Anglican Church who DO NOT LIVE in the Parish

Children whose parents are committed and practising members of the Anglican Church or whose children have regularly attended (majority of Sundays) Anglican Church Services and/or Anglican Sunday Schools over a full year. Evidence must be provided.

7. Practising Christians who LIVE in the parish Children who live in the parish and whose parents

are committed and practising members of other Christian denominations (which will be a member of Cytun and/or a church that subscribes to the historic Christian Faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed) or whose children regularly attend services and/or Sunday School at other Christian churches. Evidence must be provided.

8. Practising Members of Other Faiths who LIVE in the Parish

Children whose families have a regular and practising commitment within their own faith (as recognised by the Interfaith Council for Wales. Evidence must be provided.

9. Practising Christians who DO NOT LIVE in the Parish

Children whose parents are committed and practising members of other Christian

denominations (which will be a member of Cytun and/or a church that subscribes to the historic Christian Faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed) and whose children regularly attend services and/or Sunday School at other Christian churches. Evidence must be provided.

10. Practising Members of Other Faiths who DO NOT LIVE in the Parish

Children whose families have a regular and practising commitment within their own faith (as recognised by the Interfaith Council for Wales) Evidence must be provided.

11. Children who have been Baptised Children who have been baptised with certification.

Evidence must be provided.

12. Other Reasons Any children whose parents wish them to attend the

school for other reasons.

Parish refers to Grangetown St Paul, St Dyfrig and St Samson.

Evidence provided refers to a signed reference from the church vicar/minister/pastor or faith leader, to include a brief history of involvement and attendance.

Oversubscription of a category In the event of over subscription, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school in the oversubscribed category (where proximity is recognised by Cardiff County Council Transport department). *Category 5 Siblings - priority will be giving to multiple birth children. In cases of families with shared parental responsibility home address is the address where the child resides for the majority of the week.

Right of appealAll unsuccessful applicants have the right of appeal to an independent Admission Appeal Panel. Letters of appeal should be sent to the Clerk to the Governors atthe school.

TREDEGARVILLE CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL (N)

Oversubscription CriteriaThe Governing body has a duty to prioritise admissions of children who are looked after by the Local Authority (as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or previously looked after children (as defined by the Welsh Government School Admissions Code). There is also a duty to prioritise the admission of children with a Statement of Special Educational Need or note in lieu where the school has been named, or children allocated

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nursery funding by the Early Years Assessment Panel or Case Advisory Panel.Priority may also be given to children where there are compelling medical or social grounds as supported by documentary evidence from a medical consultant or social worker.

If the number of remaining applications exceeds the available pupil places, the Governing body will admit children whose applications satisfy the over-subscription criteria in the following order:

1. Children residing in Cardiff who attend an Anglican Church as substantiated by a reference from a vicar/priest.

2. Children residing in Cardiff who attend a church of another Christian denomination, as substantiated by a reference from a vicar/priest.

3. Children who already have a brother or sister at the school and whose brother/sister will be a registered pupil when the new pupil is admitted (this includes full, half or step brothers/sisters, adopted or fostered who are living in the same house).

4. Children who live closest to the school, measured as the safest walking route, as advised by Cardiff Council.

Definitions1. The child’s ordinary place of residence will be defined

as the property at which the person or persons with parental responsibility for the child reside at the closing date for receiving application.

2. Where parental responsibility is held by more than one person, and where they reside at separate properties, the child’s ordinary place of residence will be defined as the property at which the child resides for the greater part of the week, including weekends.

3. Within each admission’s category priority is given to children of multiple births who meet the admissions criteria.

Right of AppealParents whose application to the Reception class has been unsuccessful have the right to appeal. To make an appeal parents must write to the Chair of Governors within 15 days of receiving notification of an unsuccessful application. The appeal will be considered by an independent panel administered by the Llandaff Diocesan board of Education. There is no appeal process for nursery applications as this is non-statutory education.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLSFor full copies of admission policies please contact the individual school.Any enquiries should be addressed to the individual school Governing Body.

CORPUS CHRISTI HIGH SCHOOL

This Policy refers to admissions in September 2018 to Corpus Christi Catholic High School which is a voluntary-aided school founded by the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The Governing body has sole responsibility for admissions to the School and must admit pupils to the school’s admission number which is 186.

Only the governing body may admit and no representation made by any person including a governor, staff member, clergy or anyone elected to or employed by the local authority can be regarded as an indication of offer or promise of a place. Only a written offer from the governing body can be accepted as an admission offer.

The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 gives parents the right to express a preference as to which school their children attend. Admissions to the School will be made in accordance with parental choice subject to available places. When there are more than 186 applicants, admissions will be made in accordance with the order of priority in the over-subscription criteria and the procedure listed below.

This policy has regard and follows the Welsh Government Admissions Code 005/2013.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Designated Parish

Christ the KingHoly FamilySt Teilo with Our Lady of LourdesSt brigid and St PaulSt JosephSt Philip EvansSt Clare’s (but ONLY that part which is north of the railway line and north and west of Western Avenue)

Designated Catholic Primary SchoolsChrist the KingHoly FamilySt bernadette

St JosephSt PeterSt Philip Evans

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The detail of external boundaries is shown on a map held at the school and copies of the relevant section may be obtained on request.

The order in which parishes and schools appear has no significance.

Oversubscription Criteria Order of PriorityChildren will be admitted in accordance with the following priority. Qualification within a category is determined at the time the application is considered by the governors or, in the event of an appeal, at the date of the appeal determination. If the governors are unable to admit all applicants within a particular category, priority will be given to those residing closest to the school measured as the shortest distance from the nearest public kerbside to the home to the main school gates on public roads by car.

A child with a statement of special educational needs naming Corpus Christi as the designated school will be admitted.For categories 1; 3; 4: 5; 6 and 7 the applicant must be a baptised Catholic.1. Looked after or previously looked after baptised

Catholic children.2. Looked after or previously looked after non-Catholic

children.3. baptised Catholic children a. residing in the catchment area and b. attending a designated Catholic Primary School.4. baptised Catholic brothers or sisters of pupils already

in the school at the time of determination and who will be pupils at the time the applicant commences at the school.

5. baptised Catholic children a. residing in the catchment area and b. attending a non-designated Catholic Primary School.6. baptised Catholic children residing in the catchment

area.7. Other baptised Catholic children.For categories 2, 8, 9, 10,11,12,13, 14 and 15 a child is not required to be a baptised Catholic.8. Children a. residing in the catchment area and b. attending a designated Catholic Primary School.9. brothers or sisters of pupils already in the school at

the time of determination and who will be pupils at the time the applicant commences at the school.

10. Children a. residing in the catchment area and b. attending a non-designated Catholic Primary School.11. Children residing in the catchment area who can

demonstrate with a letter of support from a minister or person in authority, that particularly in the previous year, they have actively engaged in supporting a Christian denomination.

12. Children residing in the catchment area who can demonstrate with a letter of support by a person in

authority, that particularly in the previous year, they have actively engaged in supporting a non-Christian faith.

13. Other children residing in the catchment area.14. Other children.15. The governors may admit any child without regard

to the above criteria [but not so as to give priority over any applicant in category 1] whose application shows exceptional medical reasons. Evidence in statement form supported with any documents such as a medical report or letter in support from a doctor or other health or social services professional must be supplied with the application. The application shall explain why Corpus Christi is most suitable and describe the difficulties if required to attend a different school. [Code 2.39].

brothers and sisters include children with at least one common parent [including adopted children]. Children of multiple births will all be admitted to a single year if one can be offered a place. Proof of baptised Catholic child is required with every application. A copy baptismal certificate is proof [and required unless not available for good reason when other evidence must be submitted].

Waiting ListAll applicants who have not been admitted will have their application, whenever made during the relevant year, retained on a waiting list until the 30th September following receipt of the application. Applicants will be placed in order on the list according to the over subscription priorities of the Admissions Policy. If a place becomes available it will be allocated to the applicant then highest on the waiting list unless a place has been offered to an applicant higher in the list but has not been accepted within the required period. Failure to respond for any reason will be treated as a rejection and the place will go to the next applicant on the list who accepts as required. After 30th September the waiting list will be abandoned and all applicants on the waiting list will be treated as not having applied and any future place which becomes available will be allocated to the next applicant for a place or, if more than one, by reference to the published criteria. Applicants must appreciate that the waiting list order of priority will alter as more applicants apply and circumstances change. If any applicant informs the governors in writing of any relevant material change of circumstances this will be considered by the governors and the position on the waiting list may be altered accordingly.

Further Procedures1. The decision to offer a place to an applicant is

entirely that of the governing body (subject to appeal).

2. The deadlines for the determination and communication of admissions have been decided after consultation with the Local Authority and in accordance with Welsh Government guidelines. The dates for 2018/19 are:

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3. An Application must be made to the Local Authority (LA) using the Common Application Form/On line application service, details of which will be published in the Autumn Term 2017. In addition, an application for Corpus Christi Catholic High School must be submitted in writing, signed by a parent/carer, on the application form which can be obtained from the school, the headteacher of a designated Catholic primary school or downloaded from the Online Application Service. Children at designated Catholic primary schools will normally submit this form through their headteacher in accordance with Archdiocesan practice. Applicants will therefore have to complete two application forms - an LA form and a Catholic schools form.

4. Completed application forms must be received by the school on or before the specified date. Applications for children in designated Catholic primary schools should be returned to the primary headteacher. All other applications should be returned to Corpus Christi directly by the closure date.

5. Information must be correct and accurate. Default may result in a place offered being withdrawn in accordance with the Admissions code paras.3.40-3.41.

6. Applicants will be notified of the result of the application in writing by the governors on the date specified in paragraph 2 above. In the event of an application for admission being refused, the parent/carer has a right to exercise their right of appeal. Detail of the procedure will be given with every refusal and is also set out below. An applicant’s name will remain on the waiting list notwithstanding an appeal.

7. LATE APPLICATIONS made in the normal admissions round will be considered with other in time applications only if reasonable reason for delay in all the circumstances is given, otherwise only after all applications made within time have been determined. Applications made outside the normal round for admissions will be considered and a decision notified in the soonest of 15 school days or 28 calendar days. All refusals may be appealed. [Code 3.17].

Further InformationIn September 2017, the standard admission number for entry into Year 7 was 186 and 343 pupils applied for admission. In September 2016, the standard admission

number for entry into Year 7 was 186 and 245 pupils applied for admission. In September 2015, the standard admission number for entry into Year 7 was186 and 234 applied for admission.

MARY IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL

This policy refers to the admissions in September 2018 to mary Immaculate High School. The governing body has full responsibility for admissions to the school. In accordance with the provisions of the Government of maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations 2005, the governing body has delegated responsibility for determining admissions to its ‘Admissions Committee’.

Only the governing body may admit places to the school and no representation made by any person including a governor, staff member, clergy or anyone elected to or employed by the local authority can be regarded as an indication or offer of place. Only a written offer from the governing body may be regarded as acceptance of an application to the school. The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (as amended by the Education Act 2002) gives parents the right to express a preference as to which school their child attends.

About our Schoolmary Immaculate High School is a voluntary aided Catholic school which operates within the overall provision of the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The school fully respects the beliefs of parents and children from all religious backgrounds and, of course, those with no religious background. The Governors do ask that any parents applying for places for their children will support the ethos and character of the school. This ethos is Catholic in nature but these values are commonly shared with any world faith and are human values such as ‘care, compassion and forgiveness of others’. As a result students at mary Immaculate are taught respect and tolerance for others and there is provision through the religious education programme which explores world faiths.

Catchmentmary Immaculate High School was established to serve Catholic and non-Catholic community in the West of Cardiff. The school offers a secondary education to children drawn from its Catholic family of schools and these children normally reside within the parish boundaries as outlined below

Designated Parish Designated Catholic Primary SchoolsHoly Family St Cuthbert’sSt Francis and St Clare’s St FrancisSt mary of the Angels St mary’sSt Patrick’s St Patrick’s

Admissions information sent to parents/schools

Closing date for receipt of preference forms

Notification of results to parents of applications to Voluntary Aided Schools

Closing Date for receipt of Statutory Appeals

Week commencing 2nd October 2017

monday 4th December 2017

Thursday 1st march 2018

Friday 23rd march 2018

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NoteThe order in which parishes and designated schools appear has no significance.

OVERSUBSCRIPTION CRITERIAAll applications must be completed using the school’s application form. Completed forms should be returned directly to mary Immaculate ‘Admissions Committee’. The admission number is 159. Places will be allocated up to the school’s admission number without the application of any conditions. In the event of oversubscription, i.e. the number of applications exceeds the admissions number then the following oversubscription criteria, listed in order of priority, will be used

1. Those children who are (or have been) designated ‘Looked After’ regardless of category;

2. baptised Catholic children who attend one of our designated Catholic primary schools;

3. baptised Catholic children who do not attend one of our designated Catholic primary schools but have a sibling at mary Immaculate;

4. baptised Catholic children who do not attend one of our designated Catholic primary schools

5. Other children who attend one of our designated Catholic primary schools

6. Non-Catholic children who do not attend one of our designated Catholic primary schools, but who have a sibling at mary Immaculate

7. Children of a Christian denomination, other than Catholic, who wish to receive a faith education at mary Immaculate;

8. Children of a religious tradition, other than Christian, who wish to receive a faith education at mary Immaculate; and

9. Any other children who wish to receive a faith education at mary Immaculate.

Notes1. ‘Catholic’ children are those baptised members of

the Catholic Church. Evidence of baptism will be required. In the event of this request, the parish priest where a child was baptised will be able to provide certification. This certificate will be required.

2. A ‘sibling’ is defined as a biological brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister or foster children who live at the same address and who will still be on the school register at the time of admission. In the case of multiple birth children the Governing body will seek to ensure that all children are admitted to avoid family separation.

3. Applications from children of other Christian denominations and/or religious traditions will be required to provide evidence, such as a supporting letter from a minister or Imam.

4. In the event of a tie-breaker, i.e. where there are more applications from children with a criterion than the available capacity and the evidence requirements have been met, priority will be given to those children who reside closest to the school (defined as “closest

walking distance from where the child resides as verified by Primary School and Cardiff Local Authority School Transport Department).

5. Children with an SEN Statement that clearly designates mary Immaculate will be admitted.

6. It is important that information is correct and accurate at the time of application. If there are changes in circumstances that occur between the application process and the admission decision, these will only be considered on an individual basis. Further evidence and explanations may be required.

Late ApplicationsLate applications made in the normal admissions round will only be considered with in time applications if a reasonable reason for the delay in all the circumstances is given. Otherwise, late applications may be rejected.

Further Procedures1. The decision to offer a place to an applicant is

entirely that of the governing body admissions panel (subject to appeal). The deadlines for the determination and communication of admissions have been decided after consultation with the Local Authority and in accordance with Welsh Government guidelines. The dates for 2018/19 are:

2. Application must be submitted in writing, signed by a parent/carer on the application forms which can be obtained from the school or the Headteacher of a designated Catholic primary school. Children at designated Catholic primary schools will normally apply through their Headteacher in accordance with Archdiocesan practice. Applicants must express a preference in accordance with the law and will therefore have to complete two application forms - an LA form and a green Catholic schools form.

Admissions Information sent to parents/schools

Closing date for applications

Notification of results to Local Authority

Notification of result of application to parent

Closing date for acceptance or rejection by parent

Closing date for receipt of statutory appeals

Appeal hearings

monday 2nd October 2017

monday 4th December 2017

Thursday 1st February 2018


Friday 16th march 2018

Friday 23rd march 2018

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3. Completed application forms must be received by the school on or before the specified date. Applications for children in designated Catholic primary schools should be returned to the primary Headteacher. All other applications should be returned to mary Immaculate directly by the closure date.

4. Information must be correct and accurate. Failure to produce relevant documentation (e.g. baptism certificates) may mean a place is withdrawn.

5. Applicants will be notified in writing by the governors as soon as possible after the determination of their application. In the event of an application for admission being refused, the parent/carer has a right to exercise their right of appeal.

Appeals Procedure1. A form of appeal, which can be obtained from the Clerk

to the Governors, must be completed and received by the school 21 days after the notification of refusal;

2. An independent appeals panel will be convened as soon as it is practicable to determine the appeal;

3. The Appeals Panel will comprise of three persons in accordance with Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) requirements. Their independent decision will be binding on both the governors of the school and the appellant;

4. The Appeals Panel will be provided with all previous correspondence but the appellant may also attend the hearing and speak to the panel in person;

5. The appellant will generally be given at least 14 days’ notice of the Appeals Hearing.

6. An applicant’s name will remain on the waiting list notwithstanding an appeal.

ST ILLTYD’S HIGH SCHOOL

Oversubscription CriteriaThe Governing body has responsibility for admissions to the school. 176 students are admitted to Year 7 each September.

This policy describes how places will be allocated in Year 7 in 2018. It describes how parents should make an application for a place at St. Illtyd’s Catholic High School and also outlines priority criteria which will be used in the event of the governors receiving more applications than there are places available.

St. Illtyd’s Catholic High School is a voluntary aided Catholic school which operates within the overall provision of the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The Governors aim to offer a Catholic education and require that any parents applying for places for their children will support the Catholic character and ethos of the school. Nevertheless, the school fully respects the beliefs of parents and children from all denominations and faith backgrounds. Students at St. Illtyd’s are taught respect and tolerance for others and

there is provision in the religious education programme for learning about different faiths.

St. Illtyd’s Catholic High School was established to serve the Catholic community in the East of Cardiff. The school offers secondary educational continuity to children drawn from its Catholic partner primary schools who wish to transfer at 11+. These children normally reside in the Catholic parish boundaries of the geographical area situated east of the river Taff and within the south of the city (see below):

Designated Parish Designated Catholic Primaryblessed Sacrament St. Alban’sSt. Alban’s St. Cadoc’sSt. Cadoc’s St. Cuthbert’sSt. Cuthbert’s St. John LloydSt. David’s Cathedral St. Peter’sSt. John Lloyd St Peter’s

Procedures for AdmissionAll applications for places must be made on the school green application form. The Governing body is the admissions authority and therefore responsible for the allocation of all places at St. Illtyd’s Catholic High School.

Priority is given to applicants whose forms are returned by the published deadline. If there are more applicants than places then late applications will be considered in accordance with the priorities in this policy and then placed onto a waiting list until September 30th 2018.

We want parents to make an informed choice about secondary school and we encourage families to visit our school in order to find out more about our learning at St. Illtyd’s Catholic High School. However, your visit will not form part of the process of deciding which children will be offered a place.

The Governors will accept applications for entry to Year 7 in September 2018 on behalf of children born between September 1st 2006 and August 31st 2007.

mid-year applications for any year group will be considered under the same policy and over subscription criteria.

Admissions Categories176 students will be admitted to Year 7 in September 2018. Where there are more than 176 applications, then 176 places will be allocated to the children of parents whose initial applications were received by the closing date. Applications will be considered in the following order of priority:

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* In all categories a copy of the birth certificate must be provided.*

NotesIn the event that there are more applicants than places available within a category, the direct distance of the child’s home to the school will be the determining factor. Distance will be measured by GPS information available at the time from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school.

If there are more applicants than places then those who are not admitted will Order on the waiting list will be determined by the oversubscription policy.

In the case of children who are asylum seekers or refugees (where there may be no paper evidence of baptism or commitment to another denomination or faith) evidence may be sought from a relevant agency or otherwise.

For the purpose of this policy a “sibling” refers to brother or sister, half-brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address.

Parents who are not offered a place for their child have the statutory right to an appeal hearing before an independent panel. Parents wishing to appeal should do so by letter. The letter should be sent to the Clerk to the Governors within 14 days of notification of the decision not to admit.

How to ApplyApplication forms will be distributed through our designated Catholic primary schools. Other applicants should request a form from St Illtyd’s Catholic High School, these forms are also available at our Open Evening.Applications must be made by the completion of the green St Illtyd’s application form which must be returned before the deadline. The Local Authority form must also be completed.

Children at our designated Catholic primary schools will normally return their completed forms to their Headteacher. Other applicants should return their form to the Headteacher’s P.A. at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School.

The Governing body Admissions Panel will meet to determine Admissions through the application of the oversubscription criteria. Applicants will be informed in writing of the outcome of the Admissions Panel meeting on 1st march 2018.

Right of AppealParents who are not offered a place have the statutory right to appeal against the decision of Governing bodies in the matter of school admissions. The Appeal’s Panel is entirely independent of the Governors and of the Local Authority.

An Appeal Form can be obtained from the school office. This should be completed and returned to the Clerk to the Governors within 14 days of notification of the decision not to admit. The Appeals Panel will then meet to consider the Appeal and any supplementary information provided within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal.

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DESCRIPTION

Looked After Children (presently or previously)

baptised Roman Catholic children who attend a designated Catholic Primary School

baptised Roman Catholic children who are not enrolled at a designated Catholic Primary School

Children of other denominations, who have sibling on roll as of 1st September 2018

Non-Catholic children who attend a designated Catholic Primary School.

Children of other Christian denominations whose parents attend a church.

Children from a non-faith background whose parents wish them to be educated in a Roman Catholic School.

EVIDENCE REQUIRED

Notification from Local Authority

A copy of the baptismal Certificate or notification from the Church where baptised.

A copy of the baptismal Certificate or notification from the Church where baptised.

Name and form group of sibling.

Confirmation from primary school

Evidence in writing of practice of worship from a Priest, minister or recognised Pastor.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR CHURCH IN WALES HIGH SCHOOLS

ST TEILO’S CHURCH IN WALES HIGH SCHOOL

St Teilo’s Church-in-Wales High School is a comprehensive school which exists primarily to serve the need of Church-in-Wales parents who wish their children to be educated within a system which introduces the pupil to an understanding of life based on the Christian faith as taught by the practices, rites and doctrines of the Church-in-Wales. In addition the school seeks to promote Christian education in the wider community. The Governors of St.Teilo’s Church-in Wales are responsible for the admission arrangement. The Governors admit children without reference to ability or aptitude. All children whose parents wish them to attend this school, subject to the provision of the Education Acts, will be admitted provided the number seeking admission does not exceed the accommodation available, at this stage, 240 places

160 Foundation Places and 80 Open Places

All parents applying for admission do so knowing that the school aims to provide an education based on Christian principles and therefore the Governors expect all pupils to take part in the Christian worship of the school, to attend all religious education lessons and participate in all other educational activities.

OVER-SUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA FOR FOUNDATION PLACES

In the event of over subscription, in each category, places will be offered in accordance with the priorities detailed below.

1. Those who fully satisfy the criterion, but also have a brother or sister already in attendance at the school who joined before Year 12 (Sixth Form)

2. Those who fully satisfy the criterion, and the proximity of the family home to the school

FOUNDATION PLACE ADMISSION CRITERIA

A. Looked after Children, and children where the school is named in a statement of Special Education Needs, whose family satisfy the requirements of a Foundation place.

b. Children who have been baptised and who attend a Church in Wales primary School and whose families are active and practising members of the Anglican Community.

C. Children who have been baptised and attend any other Primary School whose families are active and practising

members of the Anglican Community.D. Children whose families are active and practising

members of another mainstream denomination of the Christian faith.

E. Children whose families are active and practising members of another mainstream faith.

Foundation Places notes:Foundation places will be allocated on the basis of the evidence provided on the Application Form by the family, and confirmed by the clergy/minister or faith leader, of the frequency of attendance and contribution to the life and work and witness of their church or place of worship.

In addition, in each category, consideration will be givento children of families who provide evidence at the time of application that the child has a particular education, social or medical need which can be met especially well within the Caring Christian environment of St Teilo’s School, and who are already in support from the church in meeting those needs. Again places will be allocated based on evidence provided by the family in A Personal Statement and confirmed by the clergy/minister/church or faith leader and a professional consultant as appropriate.

*The determination of active and practicing is made by reference to the answers to questions on the Application Form and the period of active worship is as significant as the frequency.

If there are fewer than 160 qualified applicants for Foundation Places any unfilled places will become additional Open places.

OVER-SUBSCRIPITION CRITERIA FOR OPEN PLACES

In the event of over-subscription, in any category, places will be offered in accordance with the priority detailed below.The proximately of the family home to the school will be used to determine the allocation

OPEN PLACE ADMISSION CRITERIA

A. Looked-after Children, and children where the school is named in a statement of Special Educational Needs, whose family do not satisfy the criteria for admission to an Open Place.

b. Children who have a brother or sister in the school who joined the school before Year 12 (Sixth Form) whose family do not satisfy the criteria for admission to a foundation place.

C. Children who attend Church-in-Wales Primary Schools (E.g. St. David’s, All Saints, St. mellons, bishop Childs, St monica’s, St Paul’s, Tredegarville) whose family do not satisfy the criteria for admission to a Foundation Place.

D. Children whose family home lies within the catchment areas of bryn Celyn, Glyncoed, Llanedeyrn and Springwood Primary Schools, whose family do not satisfy the criteria for admission to a Foundation Place.

E. Any other children whose families do not satisfy the criteria for admission to a Foundation Place.

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Open Places note:In each category consideration will be given to children of families who provide evidence at the time of application that the child has a particular educational, social or medical need which can be met especially well within the Caring Christian environment of St Teilo’s School. Places will be allocated based on evidence provided by the family in a Personal Statement and supporting should be supplied at the time of application from a relevant professional such as doctor, social worker or educational psychologist.

THE BISHOP OF LLANDAFF CHURCH IN WALES HIGH SCHOOL

The bishop of Llandaff is a co-educational 11-18 Church-in-Wales High School serving the city and surrounding areas of Cardiff. This includes parts of the west and north of the Diocese of Llandaff, such as the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Caerphilly and bridgend. The school aims to be truly comprehensive: the governing body takes no account of a child’s academic standard or aptitude when considering admissions.

Governors expect that parents/carers applying for places for their children will accept and uphold the Christian character and ethos of the school. Nevertheless, the school fully respects the beliefs of parents/carers and children from all Christian denominations, other faiths and those from no faith background.

An Open Evening is held early in October when interested families are invited to look round the school and meet the headteacher and staff. The school prospectus and application form for admission are available at the Open Evening and/or at any other time from the school website.A New Parents’ Evening is held in June for all new students, their parent(s)/carer(s) and families.

Parents/carers and prospective students are also welcome to visit the school at any time. Students are admitted to all other year groups only if places are available. Parents/carers are requested to make an appointment to see mrs bowen Jones (Assistant Head), in the first instance.

Procedure for AdmissionParents/carers must complete either The bishop of Llandaff ‘Foundation’ place or ‘Community’ place application form. The governors’ admissions sub-committee meets in January of each year to consider all applications from parents/carers for places in Year 7 for the following September. Applications should be received by the stated admissions deadline.The standard admissions number for the school is 180 in Year 7 (150 ‘Foundation’ places; 30 ‘Community’ places). If there are 180 or fewer applications, all applicants will be allocated a place.

‘Foundation’ (Church) PlacesThe governors offer 150 ‘Foundation’ (Church) places each academic year. If there are more than 150 applications received, the governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated1. Looked after, or previously looked after, baptised or

dedicated children (see note 1);2. baptised children, or children of baptised parent(s)/

carer(s), who attend a Church-in-Wales service on a weekly/fortnightly basis and have done so for (at least) the past two years;

3. baptised or dedicated children, or children of baptised or dedicated parent(s)/carer(s), who attend a Christian denomination, other than the Church-in-Wales, service on a weekly/fortnightly basis and have done so for (at least) the past two years (see note 2);

4. baptised or dedicated children, or children of baptised or dedicated parent(s)/carer(s) who have exceptional medical or social need (see note 3);

5. baptised or dedicated children, or children of baptised or dedicated parent(s)/carer(s), who attend a Church-in-Wales service on a monthly basis and have done so for (at least) the past year;

6. baptised or dedicated children, or children of baptised or dedicated parent(s)/carer(s), who attend a Christian place of worship, other than the Church-in-Wales, service on a monthly basis and have done so for (at least) the past year (see note 1);

7. Dedicated children, or children of parent(s)/carer(s), who attend a place of worship, other than Christian, on a weekly/fortnightly basis and have done so for (at least) the past two years;

8. Dedicated children, or children of parent(s)/carer(s), who attend a place of worship, other than Christian, on a monthly basis or occasionally and have done so for (at least) the past year;

9. None of the above.

Where The bishop of Llandaff High School is named in a statement of special educational need, governors have a duty to admit the child to the school. Proximity of the parent’s/carer’s home to the school will be used for each category where the number of applications for ‘Foundation’ places exceeds the limit of 150 (see note 5).

‘Community’ (Open) PlacesThe governors offer 30 ‘Community’ (Open) places each academic year to children not eligible to apply for a‘Foundation’ place. The parents/carers applying for these places do so knowing that the school aims to provide an education based on Christian principles. All students are expected to take part in the Christian life of the school and attend all religious studies lessons. If there are more than 30 applications received, the governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated1. Looked after children, or previously looked after

children, of no religious faith (see note 1);2. Children who have a sibling of statutory school age

on roll at The bishop of Llandaff High School (see note 4);

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The bishop of Llandaff High School at the time of application for admission (see note 4);

4. Children who attend a Church-in-Wales primary school;5. Children who attend a faith-based primary school,

other than Church-in-Wales;6. Children who attend a non-faith-based primary school.Where The bishop of Llandaff High School is named in a statement of special educational need, governors have a duty to admit the child to the school. Proximity of the parent’s/carer’s home to the school will be used for each category where the number of applications for ‘Community’ places exceeds the limit of 30 (see note 5).

Appeals ProcedureIn accordance with the requirements of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, the governors have established an appeals procedure. The parent(s)/carer(s) of a child who has not been admitted to the school may appeal against the decision. The panel is appointed by the Diocese of Llandaff and is entirely independent of the school and the local authority. Notice of intention to appeal should be sent to the Admissions Officer at the school who will then inform the Diocesan Office for Education. Appellants will then be contacted directly by the Diocesan Office with details of an appeal hearing.

Notes1. ‘Looked after children’ are children who are registered

in the care of the local authority (under section 31 of the Children Act 1989) or who are provided with accommodation by the local authority (under section 20 of the Children Act 1989);

2. ‘Christian denomination’ refers to those denominations affiliated to Churches Together in Wales (Cytun) or the Evangelical Alliance;

3. ‘Compelling medical and/or social need’ refers to a child who has a serious medical condition/disability or social need to the extent where the parent(s)/carer(s) feel the child must attend this school. This must be specified on the application form. Governors can only consider applications under this category if there is a written recommendation from a medical consultant providing detailed and compelling reasons for the student’s admission to the school;

4. ‘Sibling’ is defined as a biological brother or sister, half-brother or half-sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or step-sister or foster children who live at the same address and who will still be on the school register at the time of admission. In the case of multiple birth children the governing body will seek to ensure that all children are admitted to avoid family separation. Governors do not give priority in the case of families whose church attendance has ‘lapsed’;

5. ‘Proximity’ refers to the distance measured by calculating the miles from the school post code to the parent’s/carer’s home post code. The school use Google maps to calculate home to school distance in miles to the nearest two decimal places.

6. ‘General’ if parents/carers are found to have provided fraudulent or misleading information the offer would

be withdrawn and could lead to the removal of a place after the child has started at the school.

FOUNDATION SCHOOLS

WHITCHURCH HIGH (FOUNDATION) SCHOOL

1 Admissions of pupils 1.1. As a Foundation school Whitchurch High School will

always be a comprehensive school where pupils in Years 7 to 11 will be admitted without reference to ability or aptitude. The governors are committed to ensuring the inclusive nature of the school and ensuring that admissions to the school reflect the wide diversity of the community which the school has served for a significant number of years.

1.2. Admissions are entirely the responsibility of the school’s Governing body under the direction of the First minister, Welsh Assembly Government. This Admissions Policy has been drawn up in accordance with the Welsh Assembly Government’s “Statutory Code Document 002/2009: Schools Admission Code” and in consultation with the Local Authority, Cardiff County Council and other interested parties.

1.3. Admissions to Whitchurch High (Foundation) School are dealt with by the Governors’ Admissions Sub Committee and are subject to the published current applicable admissions policy relevant at that point in time. There are different admission criteria for entry to:-

• Years7to11(KeyStagesThreeandFour)• Years12and13(KeyStageFive-TheSixthForm)• TheSpecialResourceBase• TheadmissionnumberofWhitchurchHighSchoolis:• 390pupilsperyeargroup(Years7to11)• Upto330pupilsforYears12unlessexceptional

circumstances dictate• 10pupilsperyeargroup(SpecialResourceBase)70in

total2. Admissions to the Special Resource Base2.1. Whitchurch High (Foundation) School operates a

Special Resource base for pupils with moderate/severe learning difficulties. The unit takes up to 70 pupils with additional learning needs from across the County Council. Pupils admitted to the Special Resource base (SRb) will be pupils with a Statement of Educational Need which identifies the school SRb.

2.2. If the parent of a child with a SEN statement wishes to appeal against the school named in the statement, or the fact that no school has been named, the appeal is to: The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal for Wales

2.3. The school works closely with the Local Authority to ensure the successful entry of those admitted to the Special Resource base once the admissions panel have agreed places.

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3. Applying for a place in Year 73.1. Children transfer to secondary school in the

September following their eleventh birthday.

In the Autumn Term parents of Year 6 pupils, including those from primary partner schools for Whitchurch High (Foundation) School (birchgrove Primary: Coryton Primary; Gabalfa Primary; Hawthorn Primary; Llanishen Fach Primary; Rhiwbeina Primary; and Whitchurch Primary Schools) are invited to apply for admission in the following academic year.

Parents have the right to express a preference for their child to attend Whitchurch High School which will be considered individually and complied with wherever possible. However, Whitchurch High School is normally oversubscribed in every year group. Parental preferences will still be considered but the priorities set by the governors, outlined below, will be applied. In deciding which children to admit to a school, the governors apply the criteria set out below in the order of priority shown (1. being the highest priority) and examines the merits of each case by considering any reasons put forward supporting any expressed reference. The governors will not normally exceed the school’s Admission Number of 390.

Applications for admission to secondary schools (Year 7) can be made from the 2nd October, 2017 and the closing date for applications is monday 4th December, 2017.

Please note that Cardiff Council is proposing a common admissions process for all Year 7 applications for September 2018. Penlline Road, Whitchurch, [email protected]

3.2. Oversubscription criteria (Years 7 to 11)Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order set out below, to decide which pupils to admit:i. Looked after children who the Local Authority

confirms will be looked after at the time of their admission to the school.

ii. Pupils who are on roll in one of the school’s partner primary schools: birchgrove Primary: Coryton Primary; Gabalfa Primary; Hawthorn Primary; Llanishen Fach Primary; Rhiwbeina Primary; and Whitchurch Primary School.

iii. Pupils who are not on roll at any of the designated partner primary schools but who, by virtue of their address would normally expect to be taught at one of these schools.

iv. Pupils who have older brothers/sisters attending Whitchurch High School at the time of their admission to the school. brothers and sisters include half brothers and sisters; step-brothers and sisters;

and any adopted brothers and sisters who share the same home address on the date of entry to Whitchurch High School.

v. Pupils who the governors judge to have compelling medical, educational or social grounds for their admission. A recommendation from the Psychological Service, Intake and Assessment, or the Health Authority will be required in each case clearly outlining why the school is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused by attending another school.

vi. In determining applications for admission in respect of other pupils the governors give particular regard to the degree of proximity of the pupil’s home to the school. Distance is measured from either the main lower school gate (manor Way entrance) to the child’s front gate/entrance to flats, or from the lower school gate (Glan y Nant Terrace) to the child’s front gate/entrance to flats (whichever a child walking to school would use). If a child lives at different addresses during the week, the address where he/she stays overnight for the greater number of nights per week will be considered.

vii. Admission requests by twins, triplets and other multiple births will be considered together in accordance with the above criteria. If the criteria is met both twins, all triplets, etc. would be admitted to the school.

viii. Children of UK services personnel moving into the area will need to meet residency requirements with confirmation of proof of posting.

3.3. Admissions Timetable Year 7Deadline dates refer to the annual allocation of places to the Year 7 age group in September 2018.

Admissions information issued to parents. Cardiff Council online application service opens

Closing date for application

Notification of result of application by

Deadline for acceptance of places offered

Closing date for receipt of statutory appeal

Appeal hearings

Week commencing 2nd October 2017

Monday 4th December 2017Only applications received by this date are considered in the initial round of allocation of places. Other forms will be considered as late applications.


2 weeks after notification, Friday 16th march 2018

Friday 23rd march, 2018

Appeals are heard by an independent Appeals Panel arranged through Cardiff County Council.

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SCHOOL TERM DATES

TERM

AUTUMNTERM SPRINGTERM

SUMMERTERM

TERMBEGINS

Monday 3 Sept 2018

Monday7 Jan 2019

Mon29 April 2019

HALF TERM BEGINS

Monday 29 Sept 2018

Monday25 Feb 2019

Mon27 May 2019

HALF TERMENDS

Friday 2 Nov 2018

Friday 1 Mar 2019

Friday 31 May 2019

TERM ENDS

Friday 21 Dec 2018

Friday12 April 2019

Monday22 July 2019

TERM

AUTUMNTERM SPRINGTERM

SUMMERTERM

TERMBEGINS

Monday 4 Sept 2017

Monday8 Jan 2018

Mon16 April 2018

HALF TERM BEGINS

Monday 30 Oct 2017

Monday19 Feb 2018

Mon28 May 2018

HALF TERMENDS

Friday 3 Nov 2017

Friday 23 Feb 2018

Friday 1 June 2018

TERM ENDS

Friday 22 Dec 2017

Thursday29 Mar 2018

Tuesday24 July 2018

2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

NB: EASTER SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2018; SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 28 MAY 2018

(iv) Monday 4 September 2017 will be a designated INSET day for all Community Schools. There will be four further INSET days during the year.

(v) All schools will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 for the May Day Bank Holiday.

2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

NB: EASTER SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2019; SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 27 MAY 2019

(iv) (ii) Monday 3 September 2018 will be a designated INSET day for all Community Schools. There will be four further INSET days during the year.

(v) All schools will be closed on Monday 6 May 2019 for the May Day Bank Holiday.

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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF FREE TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL

Who is entitled to Free School Transport? Parents are able to choose an English medium, Welsh medium or a denominational school for their child. The child will qualify for home to school transport to the appropriate catchment area school within the Cardiff Council boundary as long as the home address is more than the statutory walking distance from the school; (2 miles for a primary school pupil and 3 miles for a secondary school pupil). No transport is provided to pupils/students aged 16+ in Year 12 and above.

Each address has four appropriate catchment area schools serving it. An English medium Community School, a Welsh medium Community School, a Church in Wales Voluntary Aided School and a Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided School. If parents choose to send their child to a school other than the appropriate catchment area school, the child does not generally have a right to free school transport, even if they live beyond the statutory walking distance.

When the catchment school is full and unable to admit a pupil, free transport/bus pass will be provided to the next nearest appropriate school that has room to take the child, as long as the home is 2 miles or more away from the school for primary school pupils, or 3 miles or more for secondary school pupils.

Catchment areas are continually reviewed and changed as a result of demand and demographic changes. The appropriate catchment area school for the pupil is dependent upon the age of the child and their home address at the time of application. If you have a query regarding the catchment area school for your address details can be found on the Council’s website: www.cardiff.gov.uk/onlinemaps

What transport is available? If your child qualifies for free home to school transport, the Passenger Transport Team will normally give permission to travel on a special contract vehicle if there is one serving your area. In other cases a bus pass will be provided to travel on public transport.

How to apply for Free Home to School Transport If you wish to apply or check if you are entitled to Free School Transport, please contact the Passenger Transport Team either by letter, email or telephone. The contact details are provided on page 103.

How will you be notified? For the majority of cases the Passenger Transport Team automatically checks eligibility for free school transport during the summer term and also re-assesses the eligibility of pupils who are currently receiving free transport. Parents are notified in writing if they are entitled to free transport. Letters are sent to parents in August detailing transport arrangements. bus passes are issued direct to the schools for distribution during the first week of the Autumn Term. During this period, pupils can travel on the school buses using the letter confirming the transport arrangements. Drivers may check names of pupils against the list provided by the Passenger Transport Team of pupils eligible to travel on each route. A £10 fee is charged for replacement bus passes.

The Council complies and uses the Welsh Government Travel behaviour Code for pupils aged up to 19 when dealing with pupil behaviour during the journey to and from school if it is not of an acceptable standard. A full copy of the code and guidance can be found on the Council’s website: www.cardiff.gov.uk/schooltransport

What if your child is not entitled to Free School Transport? Pupils who do not qualify for free transport are sometimes permitted to travel on buses contracted by the Council, on payment of a fee (currently £350 for 2018/19, reviewed annually), but only where a spare seat is available. The provision of this facility does not represent an obligation on the Council as it is entirely dependent on the capacity of the vehicle used. It may be necessary to withdraw the facility at short notice if a child who is eligible for free home to school transport requires the seat.

For information on Public bus Services and Public Transport available for pupils and to students please contact Traveline Cymru telephone number 08712002233 or visit their web site:www.traveline-cymru.org.uk

Full details of Cardiff Council School Transport Policy can be found on the Council’s website: www.cardiff.gov.uk/schooltransport

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If you have any enquiries regarding free school transport, please contact

Passenger Transport Team City Operations Cardiff Council County Hall Cardiff CF10 4UW Tel No 029 20872808 www.cardiff.gov.uk/schooltransport e-mail [email protected]

POLICY ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND MILK

The Council in addition to providing Free meals to pupils legally entitled to receive them operates a catering service available to all pupils in all primary schools. The price of the meal is constant throughout the County but the type of service offered varies in accordance with the individual requirements of each school.

In secondary schools a cashless cafeteria system operates offering a wide choice of food at affordable prices. Cardiff is currently investing in upgrading the catering facilities for the benefit of pupils. Children entitled to a free school meal receive an entitlement enabling them to purchase food to a certain value.Free milk is only supplied to the following pupils:-(a) All children under five.(b) Children under the age of seven who would

normally be entitled to free meals.(c) All pupils in Key Stage 1

FREE SCHOOL MEALS

The provision of free school meals is confined to families in receipt of Income Support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Child Tax Credit with an income less than £16,190 (Any Families in receipt of Working Tax Credit Do Not Qualify).

If you think that your child or children might qualify for free school meals, You must Apply.

Further information is available from the following:

By Phone: 029 20537250By Post:benefits Section,FREEPOST CF429,PO box 6000,Cardiff, CF11 0WZ

By Fax: 029 20877034By Email: [email protected]

In person at: Central Library Hub, Second Floor, The Hayes,Cardiff, CF10 1FL.

Open: mon-Wed 9-6pm; Thurs 10-7pm; Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-5.30pm.

WELSH GOVERNMENT SCHOOL UNIFORM GRANT

The Welsh Government has introduced a grant of £105 to assist families on low income with the purchase of school uniform. The grant is available to pupils entering year 7 of Secondary School in September 2016 and those pupils aged 11 on 1 September 2016 attending a special school, special needs resource base or pupil referral unit. The parent or legal guardian making the application must be eligible to apply for free school meals (see qualifying criteria above).

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA)

The Welsh Government has introduced an Education maintenance Allowance (EmA) which is an income assessed weekly allowance of £30 to help students with the cost of further education.

It provides young people, who wish to continue in education after school leaving age, with an incentive to earn awards through good attendance and achieving agreed objectives.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the EmA Wales Customer Services on 0300 2004050

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PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

General Arrangements most pupils with special needs go to their local school. Children with more complex needs may be offered a place in a Specialist Resource base in an ordinary school or one of the Special Schools.

Places in a specialist resource base or a special school are arranged by the Special Educational needs casework team and all pupils will have a statement of special educational needs. The decision to offer children with special educational needs a place in a special school or specialist resource base is made by the Council following full consultation with parents, teachers, medical and other support services.

Fuller information on the Council’s special educational provision is available from:- Jennie Hughes, Senior Achievement Leader (Inclusion) County Hall, Cardiff CF10 4UW

If your child has a statement and you believe they might need a place in a Specialist Resource base or Special School, please talk to the teacher in charge of special needs at your child’s school (SENCO) or contact the casework team.

The Special Educational Casework Team is based at:County HallCardiff CF10 4UWTelephone Number: 029 20033 0711

CHARGING FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Information regarding a school’s policy for charges for school activities can be obtained from the Headteacher of the School concerned.

SCHOOL LEAVING DATE

Pupils may leave school on the last Friday in June in the school year in which a pupil reaches age 16 (Year 11).

THE EDUCATIONAL WELFARE SERVICE

The Education Welfare Service (EWS) works in partnership with schools, school based Attendance Officers, pupils, parents/carers and other appropriate agencies to promote and enforce regular school attendance and ensure children and young people gain access to the educational opportunities available to them.

Each secondary school has a School Attendance Officer who is also responsible for working with pupils from their cluster primaries. They undertake work with children and families in the early stages of absence. If no improvement is made, pupils will be referred to the Education Welfare Service for further specialist support and intervention. If appropriate, the Education Welfare Service will instigate legal proceedings against parents who fail to meet their legal obligations.

If you are worried, concerned or feel there is a problem with your child’s attendance it is always best to speak to the School Attendance Officer in the first instance. If you feel unable to do this or you would like further help please contact:Education Welfare Service County HallCardiff CF10 4UW Tel: 029 20873619Email us at [email protected].

Cardiff Against Bullying (CAB)bullying is an issue that concerns all children, young people and parents. Cardiff Against bullying (CAb) is the dedicated anti-bullying team for Cardiff. CAb is a multi agency project, which aims to raise awareness of bullying and support services to understand and effectively respond to all bullying incidents. CAb support schools, youth and community settings to provide safe environments for children and young people which are free from bullying behaviours.

CAb support schools to develop their anti-bullying policies and strategies for preventing, and responding to, bullying incidents. They also provide advice, information and support to children, young people and parents who present concerns about bullying.

CAb defines bullying as: Deliberate, hurtful behaviour, repeated over a period of time, where a sense of

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powerlessness can make it difficult for the victim to defend him or herself. bullying is not the same as friendship disputes or conflict amongst peers where the behaviour is not intended to cause prolonged harm to another person, and all individuals are equally involved in the dispute where no one is deliberately targeted and isolated.

If you require additional advice or support contact CAb by email: [email protected]

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VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOLS

School

All Saints C.W Primary SchoolAll Saints C.W. Primary School, Ael-Y-bryn, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

Bishop Childs C.W Primary Schoolbishop Childs C.W Primary School, Willowbrook Drive, St mellons, Cardiff, CF3 [email protected]

Christ The King R.C Primary SchoolChrist The King R.C. Primary School, Everest Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 [email protected]

Holy Family R.C Primary SchoolHoly Family RC Primary School, beechley Drive, Pentrebane, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

Llandaff C.W. Primary SchoolLlandaff C.W. Primary School, Hendre Close, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

St Alban’s R.C Primary SchoolSt. Albans R.C. Primary School, mona Place, Tremorfa, Cardiff, CF24 [email protected]

St Bernadette’s R.C Primary SchoolSt bernadettes Primary School, brynheulog, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

St Cadoc’s Catholic Primary SchoolSt Cadocs Primary School, Shaw Close, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 [email protected]

St Cuthbert’s R.C Primary SchoolSt Cuthberts Primary School, Letton Road, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 [email protected]

St David’s C.W Primary SchoolSt Davids Primary School, bryn Celyn, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

St Fagan’s C.W Primary SchoolSt Fagans Primary School, Drope Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

St Francis RC Primary SchoolSt Francis Primary School, Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

Tel No.

28 2073 5106

029 2077 0584

029 2075 4787

029 2056 5354

029 2056 5932

029 2046 2915

029 2073 3443

029 2077 8545

029 2046 3234

029 2073 4308

029 2067 0569

029 2059 1666

Headteachers

mrs Eleri Williams

mrs Nicola Price

mrs Rachel Woodward

mrs Louise mills

mrs Annette James

mr G Cresswell

maureen Haigh

Natalie Gould

mrs bernadette brooks

mr Jonathan Keohane

Ceri Hawkins

mr michael Williams

Number on Roll

194

212

228

126

419

186

209

35

271

28

124

206

40

210

25

296

42

Age Range

4-11 Yrs

4 -11 Yrs

4-11 Yrs

4-11Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

Published AdmissionNumber

30

30

30

35

60

30

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40

45

48

22

30

38

30

30

55

48

123

School

St John Lloyd R.C Primary SchoolSt John Lloyd R.C. Primary School, Cemaes Crescent, Trowbridge, Cardiff, CF3 [email protected]

St Joseph’s R.C Primary SchoolSt Josephs Primary School, 204 North Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 [email protected]

St Mary The Virgin C.W Primary SchoolSt mary The Virgin Primary School, North Church Street, butetown, Cardiff, CF10 [email protected]

St Mary’s Catholic Primary SchoolSt marys Primary School, Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 [email protected]

St Monica’s C.W Primary SchoolSt monicas Church In Wales School, Whitchurch Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF14 [email protected]

St Patrick’s R.C Primary SchoolSt Patricks Primary School, Lucknow Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 [email protected]

St Paul’s C.W Primary SchoolSt Pauls Primary School, Oakley Place, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 [email protected]

St Peter’s R.C Primary SchoolSt Peters Primary School, Southey Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 [email protected]

St Philip Evans R.C Primary SchoolSt Philip Evans Primary School, Coed-Y-Gores, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

Tredegarville C.W Primary SchoolTredegarville Primary School, Glossop Road, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2077 7690

029 2062 1625

029 2048 1608

029 2022 5680

029 2023 3925

28 2022 6237

029 2023 5854

029 2049 7847

029 2073 2514

029 2048 3680

Headteachers

ms Claire Hart

miss Catherine Power

ms Nicola Prichard

mr mike Flynn

mrs Abigail beacon

mr Paul m Catris

ms Rebecca morteo

mr mike Flynn

miss Catherine Power

Dr Emma Laing

Number on Roll

283

46

217

176

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44

133

298

209

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344

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Age Range

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery

4 - 11 Yrs

Nursery


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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOLS

School

St Mellons C.W Primary SchoolSt mellons Primary School, Dunster Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2079 4195

Headteachers

mrs Jane marchesi

Number on Roll

116

Age Range

4-11 Yrs

Admissions Number

15

124

VOLUNTARY AIDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

School

Corpus Christi R.C High SchoolCorpus Christi R.C High School, Ty-Draw Road, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

Mary Immaculate High Schoolmary Immaculate High School, Caerau Lane, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

St Illtyd’s Catholic High SchoolSt Illtyds High School, Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 [email protected]

St Teilo’s C.W High SchoolSt Teilos High School, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

The Bishop Of Llandaff C.W High Schoolbishop Of Llandaff High School, Rookwood Close, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2076 1893

029 2059 3465

029 2077 8174

029 2054 7180

029 2056 2485

Headteachers

mrs Angela Thomas

mr Huw Powell

mrs Tracey Jarvis

mrs Ceri Weatherall

mr marc belli

Number on Roll

1050

739

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1181

219

958

270

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11 - 16 Yrs

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11 - 16 Yrs

(Sixth Form)

11 - 16 Yrs

(Sixth Form)

11 - 16 Yrs

(Sixth Form)

11 - 16 Yrs

(Sixth Form)


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FOUNDATION SCHOOLS

School

Whitchurch High Lower School, Glan-Y-Nant Terrace, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2062 9700

Headteachers

mr Huw Jones-Williams

Number on Roll

1813

442

Age Range

11 - 16 Yrs

(Sixth Form)


390

TERTIARY EDUCATION

School

Cardiff and Vale [email protected]

St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2025 0250

029 2049 8555

Headteachers

mr m James

mr m Leighfield

Age Range

16-19 Yrs

16-19 Yrs

125

SPECIAL SCHOOLS

School

Greenhill School Greenhill School, Heol brynglas, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6UJ [email protected] Vulnerable learners with significant social, emotional and behavioural needs. Many pupils also have related needs such as speech and language disorders or delays;delayed literacy and numeracy.

Meadowbank Schoolmeadowbank School, Colwill Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 2QQ [email protected] with significant and specific language impairments. Riverbank School Riverbank Special School, Vincent Road, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ [email protected] Pupils with significant learning delays. Many pupils also have related needs such as delayed development of language and communication;medical or sensory needs. The Court School The Court Special School, Station Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 [email protected] Vulnerable learners with significant social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Many pupils also have related needs such as speech and language disorders or delays;delayed literacy and numeracy.

The Hollies School The Hollies Special School, brynheulog, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7XG [email protected] Pupils with autism spectrum conditions who have significant sensory, social communication and learning needs.

Ty Gwyn School Ty Gwyn Special School, Vincent Road, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ [email protected] Pupils with profound and multiple learning needs: more than one area of significant need significant learning delay difficulty communicating need high levels of support with most aspects of daily life may have: additional sensory or physical needs, or complex health needs; or: may have an autism spectrum condition

Tel No.

029 2069 3786

029 2061 6018

029 2056 3860

029 2075 2713

029 2073 4411

029 2083 8560

Headteachers

mrs Jane Counsell

mrs Lorraine Felstead

mrs Amanda Gibson-Evans

mr Jamyn beesley

miss Kath Keeley

mr Kevin Tansley

Number on Roll

56

17

66

37

90

172

Age Range

11 - 16 Yrs

4-11Yrs

4-11Yrs

4-11Yrs

4-11Yrs

3-19Yrs

Places

56

30

70

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126

SPECIAL SCHOOLS

School

Woodlands High School Woodlands High Special School, Vincent Road, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ [email protected] with significant learning delays. Many pupils also have related needs such as delayed development of language and communication; medical or sensory needs.

Tel No.

029 2056 1279

Headteachers

mr Russell Webb

Number on Roll

128

Age Range

11-19 Yrs

Places

134

PUPIL REFERRAL UNIT

School

Bryn y Deryn bryn y Deryn Pupil Referral Unit, Cefn Road, mynachdy, Cardiff, CF14 3HS [email protected]

Tel No.

029 2052 9398

Headteachers

miss Fiona Simpson

Number on Roll

Age Range

11-16 Yrs

Places

Documents

Admission to Schools 2018/19 - Cardiff Qualifying dates for admission 44 - Admission criteria for community Nursery Schools and classes 45 - Important information to consider when