Learning Community Trust

Determined Admissions to Learning Community Trust Academies

Consultation for proposed changes for September 2021/22 and 2022/3

The 2014 School Admissions Code requires admission authorities to give top priority in their oversubscription criteria to looked after children and previously looked after children who had ceased to be looked after due to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order having been made in respect of them. This priority was limited to previously looked after children in England.

Paragraph 1.7 of the 2021 School Admission Code expands the definition of previously looked after children to include those children who were in state care outside of England but who were then adopted. State care is further defined as being in the care of public authorities, religious authorities or other organisations that act in the public benefit and could encompass a wide range of institutions.

LCT is consulting on the proposal to expand the definition of looked after children as determined by the new code which will be a statutory requirement for admitting authorities to abide by from September 2021. LCT as a MAT is an admitting authority and needs to abide by this legislation.

The proposed changes are shown in the oversubscription criteria for each academy.

If you wish to respond to this consultation, then please send you views and comments to The Company Secretary veronica.croft@lct.education by the 20^th August 2021.

The Learning Community Trust has determined the admissions to all its academies for applications for places for the academic year 2021-2 and 2022-23

The Trust has six mainstream academies Charlton Secondary School, Ercall Wood Academy, Hadley Learning Community Primary Phase, Hadley Learning Community Secondary Phase, Wrekin View Primary School and Crudgington Primary School

If there are more applications than places for these academies, then the following oversubscription criteria apply for each academy.

Wrekin View Primary School

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan which specifically names the school will be allocated places.

After which applications will be considered and in the case of oversubscribed schools the following criteria will be applied:

Determined oversubscription criteria for 2021/22 and 2022/3 for Wrekin View Primary School

1.Those children who are or were previously looked after by Telford & Wrekin or any other local authority, children previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.

Replaced by

A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).

and then:

2. Children who live in the school’s defined attendance area.

If places are unavailable for all of these local children, then places will be given first to:

a) those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the school is essential for their medical

wellbeing; and then

b) those children who will have on the day of admission a brother(s), sister(s), step brother(s), step sister(s),half-brother(s) or half-sister(s) living as a family at the

same address and who attend the school;

c) other children living in the school’s attendance area.

3. Children of staff at the school

a) where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or

b) the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

4. Any places which remain available will be allocate to children living outside of the school’s attendance area on the priority order 2a)-b).

If there are insufficient places for all children in any one category, places will be allocated on the basis of distance between home and school as measured by straight line distance with those children closest to the school having priority.

Distances are measured using the Council’s computerised mapping system.

Definitions used in the above criteria

Distance - If there are insufficient places for all children in any one category, places will be allocated on the basis of distance between home and school as measured by straight line distance with those children closest to the school having priority. Distances are measured using the Council’s computerised mapping system.

Siblings - A sibling connection is defined as a brother or sister, step-brother or step-sister, half-brother or half-sister, living at the same address as part of the same family unit and of compulsory school age (i.e. 5-16 years). Adopted siblings are also included. Older siblings must be attending the school on the date the younger sibling is due to start. However, cousins or other relatives who take up residence in a home in order to establish an ‘in catchment area’ address will not be given priority under the sibling criterion.

The full Learning Community Trust determined Admissions Policy can be found here

2020/21

Wrekin View Primary School and Nursery

Uniform Policy

September 2020

Learning Together To Achieve Forever

Introduction

“School uniforms help to define the ethos of a school and the standards expected. They help give pupils pride in their school, and make them ambassadors for their school in the community” (DfES 5 Year Strategy for Children and Learners, 2006).

Why do we need a uniform?

A school uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone.

We believe a uniform is important for the following reasons:

It can instill pride
It can support positive behaviour and discipline
Pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome
Uniform can nurture cohesion and promote good relations between different groups of pupils
It can encourage identity with, and support for, school ethos
Children are protected from social pressures to dress in a particular way
Above all, many schools believe that school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.

What will it look like?

School will authorise a local business to sell a selection of quality school clothing items with the school logo at reasonable prices, currently Baker & Sons in Wellington. (See Appendix 1)
Children will also be able to wear plain (no school badge) providing it is the appropriate colours.
Children in Years 5 and 6 will be expected to wear a shirt and tie with a Blazer optional. The school Tie will be an optional item for younger pupils.
The only jewellery allowed is a single ear stud in each ear. They must be removed for all PE lessons.
The wearing of temporary tattoos will not be permitted, with the exception of Mehndi for special occasions.
Hair should be neat and tidy with no extremes of style or colour. Long hair should be tied back during PE lessons for health and safety.
Make up and cosmetics are not considered appropriate or consistent with our school uniform. The school does not permit such products to be worn by any children, unless there is a specific event for which the Headteacher has given permission.
The school wants all children to grow into healthy adults. We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes that have platform soles or high heels, so we do not allow children to wear such shoes in our school. Neither do we allow children to wear trainers to school; this is because we think that this footwear is appropriate for sport or for leisurewear, but is not in keeping with the smart appearance of a school uniform.

Who will monitor it?

All Staff will monitor the correct wearing of school uniform.
Children will be expected to wear the correct school uniform.
Parents are responsible to inform the school, either in writing or verbally if for any reason a child is unable to wear the correct uniform.
The Governing body should be receptive to any reasonable complaint from parents/carers concerning uniform, handling it respectfully and should aim to arrive at a mutually agreeable outcome.
The school will follow the DfE guidelines and not consider exclusion from the school where a pupil fails to comply with the school’s rules on uniform.
Children who repeatedly fail to wear the correct uniform:
- Member of staff will speak to the parents to discuss possible reasons why uniform is not being worn.
- Child may lose Dojo Points.
- Repeated loss of Dojo Points may mean further meetings with parents.

Signed by:

Chair of Governors Date: ..................................

Headteacher Date: ..................................

Appendix 1

to Wrekin View Primary School

School Uniform Policy

Dated Spring 2020

A simple guide to uniform at Wrekin View

All uniform should be clearly labelled with the child’s name.

	Boys	Girls	PE
Jumper	Navy V neck Jumper or Crew Neck Sweatshirt	Navy V neck Jumper, Crew Neck Sweatshirt or Cardigan	Navy Tracksuit (Optional for Outdoor PE only)
Shirt	White Shirt Y5 and Y6 Polo Shirt Year 4 and below	White Shirt Y5 and Y6 Polo Shirt Year 4 and below	White T shirt (with Wrekin View logo or plain)
Blazer	Navy Optional for Pupils in Y5 & Y6	Navy Optional for Pupils in Y5 & Y6
Tie	Pupils in Y5 & Y6 will be expected to wear a tie. Optional for Years 4,3,2,1 and Reception.	Pupils in Y5 & Y6 will be expected to wear a tie. Optional for Years 4,3,2,1 and Reception.
Trousers	Black, Grey or Navy Tailored shorts in the summer	Black, Grey or Navy Tailored shorts in the summer	Black Shorts
Dress/Skirt		Black, Grey or Navy Skirt Tunic Dress Pinafore Dress Blue Gingham Check for Summer
Socks	Black, Grey, Navy or White Plain	Black, Grey, Navy or White Plain
Tights		Black, Grey or Navy Plain
Shoes	Sensible Black Shoes.	Sensible Black Shoes No heels.	Indoors-Black Plimsolls (pumps) Outdoors – Training Shoes
HeadScarf		Black or Navy Plain
Jewelry	Watch Maximum 1 Single stud in each ear.	Watch 1 pair of ear studs	All Jewellery removed for PE lessons.

Uniform with our Logo is available to purchase from Baker & Sons in Wellington.

Times Tables Rock Stars

School Performance Data Tables

Recent Standard Assessment Test (SAT) results and other performance indicators are available on the Department for Education Website

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

http://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20394/financialsupportandhelpwithchildcarecosts/330/taxfreechildcare

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools

Learning Community Trust Admission Appeals

When a year group is full, and we are not able to offer a place, parents can either request to be put on the waiting list or they have the right to Appeal.

The waiting list uses our oversubscription criteria, which can be found in our Admissions Policy.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation the Appeal Hearings will be held via a telephone conference

If you would like to appeal regarding an admissions decision please complete the Trust Appeals Form

by following the link above.

Completed forms should be returned by post/hand to:

Wrekin View Primary School,

North Road,

Wellington,

Telford,

Shropshire

TF1 3ES

or by Email to: a2204@telford.gov.uk