Admission - Arthur Mellows Village College

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Arrangements for low income families Low income families are defined as those whose children who are entitled to free school meals, or who are is in receipt of their maximum level of Working Tax Credit. Low income families are entitled to free home to school transport if they go to a suitable school between three and six miles away from their home address, as long as there are not up to five** suitable schools nearer to home. ** This figure is under review as part of the revised policy consultation. Spare seats In some areas, children who are not eligible for free transport may be able to purchase a discretionary (spare) seat on a contracted bus. Places will depend on the availability of spare seats and will only be guaranteed on a term-by-term basis. You can apply by contacting the Passenger Transport Operations team (details below). Transport to The St Guthlac School, Crowland For those who live in Thorney village please note that should the proposed closure of The St Guthlac School go ahead, Peterborough City Council will not provide transport if you apply for a place at George Farmer Technology College in Holbeach. The nearest school to Thorney will then be Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey and the designated school remains Arthur Mellows Village College in Glinton. Please Note: This is a very short summary of the council’s Home-to-School Transport Policy. If getting to school may be an issue for you, you should read the whole of the policy (which is currently under review) before making your preferences for school places. Full details of the current policy and the proposed changes are available at http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/children_and_families/schools/school_transport.aspx or telephone: (01733) 863914 for a copy to be sent to you. Contact us If you want more information about home-to-school transport or an application form please contact the Passenger Transport Operations team telephone: (01733) 747474. Free school meals and other financial assistance 3 Free school meals are available for all children at school whose parents or carers are on income support, or in receipt of income-based jobseekers’ allowance or child tax credit (depending on income), or on pension credit (for people aged 60 plus) or are on the register of Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate for Asylum Seekers. Schools in Peterborough are responsible for the processing and administration of free school meals for children attending their schools. Please contact the relevant secondary school. Applicants in receipt of working tax credit do not qualify for free school meals. Children with special educational needs All schools make provision to support children with special educational needs and are also aware of the particular needs of the very able. Some children have a statement of special educational needs and may attend either a mainstream school or special school. All governing bodies are required to admit to the school a child with a statement of special educational needs that names the school. Schools must admit such children whether they have places or not. If your child has a statement, before indicating your preference for a secondary placement, you will find it helpful to discuss the position with either the Assessment and Review Officers telephone: (01733) 863686 / 863675 or the Parent Partnership Officer telephone: (01733) 863658. It is essential that you indicate on the application form that your child has a statement. In most cases, parents are advised to make a mainstream secondary placement preference. You may also express a 3 This information is correct at the time of printing. Government rules for eligibility may change. Apply online at www.peterborough.gov.uk/admissions - deadline 31 October 2011 15 Admission to secondary school: 2012/2013
preference for a special school placement at the child’s annual statement review during Year 5. All Peterborough special school placements are considered by a special educational needs panel and if a child meets the criteria for a special school place they will be forwarded to a placement allocation meeting, held late in the autumn term before transfer. Parents are informed of the decision after the meeting. Schools will seek to accommodate pupils with physical disabilities wherever possible. However, by their very nature, some buildings are more suitable than others. Parents of children requiring wheelchair access should contact the individual school to check suitability. The following secondary schools have additional provision for specific areas of need: Ormiston Bushfield Academy An ‘Enhanced Resource’ provision to support pupils with moderate learning difficulties – pupils using this provision will have a statement of special educational needs. Jack Hunt School Specialist support for pupils with significant hearing impairment – pupils using this provision may have a statement of special educational needs. An ‘Enhanced Resource’ provision to support pupils with physical disabilities – pupils using this provision will have statement of special educational needs. The Voyager Academy Specialist support for pupils with significant visual impairment – pupils using this provision may have a statement of special educational needs. An ‘Enhanced Resource’ provision to support pupils with moderate learning difficulties – pupils using this provision will have a statement of special educational needs. Transferring between secondary schools Once your child has joined a school and you consider there are strong and valid reasons for requesting a transfer to another school you should first discuss the matter with the headteacher of your child’s school. If the situation cannot be resolved satisfactorily you should approach the Admissions team and ask for an in-year admissions form. Separate information is available concerning the in-year admissions process. Please bear in mind that changing schools can be a major disruption to your child’s education and amongst other issues you should consider how your child will travel to the new school. Moving into the area – the in-year process If you are moving into the Peterborough area and are looking for a school place part way through the school year, or outside the normal transfer stages you should contact the Admissions team and ask for an in-year admissions form. Separate information is available concerning the in-year admissions process. The law relating to school admissions does not allow the local authority to reserve places for children moving into the area. Children from overseas If you come from another country, you are a temporary resident in Peterborough and your child is of compulsory school age (five to 16 years), he/she may be eligible for admission to one of our schools. This is subject to your particular circumstances and the country you are from. If your child is entitled to be educated in this country you must apply through the normal process. Allocation of a place depends upon the length of stay of the family and whether the appropriate course can be offered. For further advice, contact the Admissions team. Apply online at www.peterborough.gov.uk/admissions - deadline 31 October 2011 Admission to secondary school 2012/2013 16
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