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secondary 4 print 27/8/10 16:49 Page 2If you need advice or help with the admissions process or want admissions information in anotherformat or language, please:Contact Families Information ServiceNewcastle City CouncilCivic CentreNewcastleNE1 8PUPhone 0191 277 4133EmailWebsitefis@newcastle.gov.ukwww.newcastle.gov.uk/admissionsPlease include your child’s full name and date of birth in any correspondence.Newcastle Families Information Service (FIS) is an impartial service that can provide a range ofinformation and assistance relevant to your application decision, including details of pre- and afterschool activities, childminders and other registered childcare in the local area. They can also helpyou to apply.If you need more in-depth support, our dedicated School Choice Adviser can give you independentguidance on a range of admission issues including help with making your application. ChristineClark can be contacted via the FIS number above.Office hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm but appointments can be arranged outside these times and at avenue convenient to you.Newcastle Families Information Service and the School Choice Adviser will be running a number ofschool admission information sessions in the autumn term where you are welcome to come alongfor information, advice and support. Details are published online and in the separate schooladmissions leaflet.If you want to use the internet for free to make your application or find out more generalinformation about school admissions, call in to your local Customer Service Centre orLibrary.Apply online at www.newcastle.gov.uk/admissions by 31 October 2010 (midnight)
secondary 4 print 27/8/10 16:49 Page 3ContentsLetter from the Executive Director of Children’s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Introduction and admissions timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5When does my child transfer school? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6How do I apply? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7How do I decide which schools to apply to? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Can I apply to a faith school? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11What are the admission rules for Newcastle community, voluntarycontrolled schools and Excelsior Academy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Admission rules for Newcastle voluntary aided faith schools? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15How do you process my application? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20How and when will I hear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21What happens after 1 March 2011? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Post-16 school admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Applying outside the normal transfer times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Our commitment to you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Use of information and data security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Other information to consider: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Information, advice and assistanceHome to school transportFree school mealsSchool uniformInsuranceEducation maintenance allowances (EMAs)Learner support allowancesExplanation of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Admissions 2010 – allocation of places and appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Directory of Newcastle middle, secondary and high schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Application form for transfer 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Apply online at www.newcastle.gov.uk/admissions by 31 October 2010 (midnight)2
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