WRITTEN RECORD OF A DECISION IN RESPECT OF AN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RELEVANT DECISION-MAKER AND PROPER OFFICER

DECISION-MAKER:							Cabinet
DATE OF DECISION-MAKING:							16^th June 2003
PORTFOLIO AREA:							Lifelong Learning and Training
DECISION REFERENCE:							CAB0009-2003JUN16
SUBJECT TITLE:							Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for Secondary Transfer and Deferred Entry for Admission to Reception Year

This record relates to the report appearing as item 12 on the agenda for the Decision-Making.

A copy of the report is available from:								Jo Glenton Tel: 023 8083 4126 Email: j.glenton@southampton.gov.uk


THE DECISION
Having read the report, including its recommendations and proposals, and following consideration of all other relevant matters, the decision-maker made the following decision.
Tick 4 ONE only, and complete the details if necessary. Delete all that do not apply.
1.		4	To approve the proposals / recommendations contained in the report
			without modification as set out below.
			(i) That the responses from the consultation with schools, neighbouring authorities and the Admissions Forum be noted: and (ii) That the co-ordinated admissions scheme for secondary admissions for September 2004 and the deferred entry scheme for Reception Year admissions form September 2004, as set out in Appendices A and B respectively, be approved
REASONS FOR THE DECISION

			The Education Act 2002 and the new Code of Practice on School Admissions (February 2003) lay down a recommendation that LEAs implement a co-ordinated admissions scheme for secondary admissions for September 2004 (prior to a legal requirement from September 2005). They also lay down an expectation that LEAs offer parents a chance to defer entry to Reception Year (Year R) for their child until later in the academic year. It is therefore recommended that the proposed schemes be approved for implementation for the academic year 2004/5.
DETAILS OF ANY ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

			As this reports describes schemes required by statutory legislation and as these schemes require council approval, there are no alternative options put forward.

OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS CONCERNING THE DECISION

The following relevant matters not contained in the report were considered when making the decision:
			NONE

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

Tick 4 ONE only, and complete the details if necessary.
		4	* The decision-maker(s) did not declare a personal or prejudicial interest in the
			matters set out in the report.


SIGNATURE OF DECISION MAKER OR PERSON PRESIDING AND PROPER OFFICER

We certify that the decision this document records was made in accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000 and is a true and accurate record of that decision.
	Decision Maker or Person Presiding					Councillor Vinson			Dated:	16^th June 2003

	Proper Officer					Sandra Grainger			Dated:	16^th June 2003

“Proper Officer” means the Solicitor to the Council or their nominated representative. This function will usually be discharged by the Democratic Support Officer appointed to support the decision-making.

FOR USE BY DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT AND MEMBERS’ SERVICES Call In Period
Wednesday 18^th June to Tuesday 24^th June 2003
Date of Call-in (if applicable) (this suspends implementation)

Call-in Procedure completed (the decision may now be implemented)

Results of Call-in / any other comments / observations: