transfer to the next stage of education - Sitelines

Starting School – First and Primary SchoolAppeals are to an independent panel and their decision is binding. You can find details of theappeals procedure in Section 2 of this handbook.Important Information: When considering an appeal you should be aware of the class sizerestrictions that apply to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes as this means that the groundsfor appeal are very restricted. You can find information on class size legislation on page 43 inthis handbook.If your child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs, any appeal has to be to the SpecialNeeds Tribunal. Further information on education for children with special needs is included inSection 2 and Section 6 of this handbook.Will my child’s name be kept on a waiting list for my preferred school if a place is notoffered?If we are unable to offer you a place at your preferred Newcastle school, your child’s name willbe kept on a waiting list. Children will be listed, in order, in accordance with the school’sadmissions criteria and places will be offered to the highest-ranking applicant on the list, if theybecome available.Please note that no priority is given on waiting lists to the date the application form is received.This means that a child on the waiting list can be moved down the list if a late application isreceived for a child who has higher priority.Who should I contact for help and guidance on my application?If you need any help or advice about the admissions process please contact the SchoolAdmissions & Transfers Team at the Civic Centre on 0191 2777428 or you can call personallyat the Customer Service Centre on the ground floor of the Civic Centre. The opening times are08.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. You may prefer to emailadmissions.education@newcastle.gov.uk.If you need guidance about the admission criteria for a particular Voluntary Aided school youshould contact the school directly. Contact details can be found in section 5 of this book.If you need advice about admission to schools in neighbouring Local Authorities you cancontact them on the following local telephone numbersGateshead 0191 4332775North Tyneside 0191 2005020Northumberland 01670 534162South Tyneside 0191 424774641