Admission Arrangements and Policies

2022/23

In Year Fair Access Protocol 2022/23 (Revisions to the 2021/22 In Year Fair Access Protocol)

The Local Authority has reflected on the operation of the 2021/22 protocol and the following revisions are proposed.  These are based on changes in practice and points of clarification during the year. 

• The following change was previously discussed at Panel meetings and is already in use.  It reflects a fairer approach to how alternative schools should be considered from closest distance to travel time.  For example a school further away may take a shorter time to travel to i.e. it may be that one bus to a school slightly further away takes less time to get to than a nearer school which takes two buses.  Changes are marked in bold in the document as follows:-

"Where there are no schools remaining within point c) above, the next nearest 2 schools that are within 1 hour travel time will be taken based on closest distance travel time will additionally be considered at point b) until a single school is identified."     

•  Whilst the allocation of Looked After is not part of the allocation pupils via IYFAP, points will be allocated in lieu of taking looked after pupils.
•  As previously circulated, a 45 day fixed term should not lead to a PX at a new school if a further fixed term exclusion is given in the same academic year.
•  A clearer explanation has been provided regarding the allocation of points which takes into account proportionality.  This reflects the operating process during 2021/22.

 A copy of the full document is provided in the downloads section.  Comments on the points noted above and any other suggestions re IYFAP may be forwarded   to  neil.mcallister@doncaster.gov.uk A further review will be carried out during the summer term 2023 where further changes may be considered.

2023/24

 Queries about the arrangements can be directed as follows:-

i) Voluntary Aided primary schools - the Governing Body of the school

ii) Academies - the Governing Body/Trustee's of the Academy

iii) Community Schools, Co-ordination or Catchment Areas - Doncaster Council, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU or by telephoning 01302 737202.  These policies were considered by Doncaster Council’s Cabinet on 2 February 2022. 

Further information is available on:

• Schools adjudicator page
• or by ringing 01325 735303

These can be found in the Downloads and Resources area on this page

2024/25 - Determination and Consultation

All schools will determine their arrangements each year and will only consult formally every seven years unless a change is proposed.  Consultation would take place over a six week period between 1 October and 31 January and would be detailed below.

 Queries about the arrangements can be directed as follows:-

i) Voluntary Aided primary schools - the Governing Body of the school

ii) Academies - the Governing Body/Trustee's of the Academy

iii) Community Schools, Co-ordination or Catchment Areas - Doncaster Council, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU or by telephoning 01302 737202. These policies will be considered by Doncaster Council’s Cabinet in February 2023.

iv) Co-ordinated Admission Arrangements - Doncaster Council, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU or by telephoning 01302 737202.  Comments may be made no later than 10 December 2022.  These policies will be considered by Doncaster Council's Cabinet in February 2023. 

v) Relevant Areas - Doncaster Council, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU or by telephoning 01302 737202. This will be considered by Doncaster Council's Cabinet in February 2023.

Further information is available on:

• Schools adjudicator page
• or by ringing 01325 735303

These can be found in the Downloads and Resources area on this page