Capita Conferences Announce their National School Admissions Conference

April 22, 2013 - PRLog -- A One Day National Conference

School Admissions

Wednesday 15th May 2013 – Manchester

With the revised School Admissions Code now in place, Capita’s 8th National School Admissions Conference is timed to assess the impact of the changes on the September 2013 intake and evaluate how this new radical approach ensures a fairer, simpler and more transparent school admissions system.

You will gain an insight into best practice examples of how local authorities should work in partnership with all schools in their area, including academies and free schools, to build positive relationships and effectively fulfil their school place planning function.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure you are prepared for 2014/15 entry and fully understand how recent legislative changes are impacting on admissions.

Expert Speakers Include:

·         Sarah Cook, Admissions and School Place Planning Manager, Northamptonshire County Council

·         Michelle Devine, Business Services Manager, Integrated Admissions, Manchester City Council

·         Chair: John Freeman CBE, Former Joint President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services

·          Chris Teal, Headteacher, The Kimberley School

·         Dee Hill, Senior Assistant Education Officer (Development), Derbyshire County Council

·         Matthew Band, Chief Executive, One in a Million Free School

·         Tanya Callman, Barrister and Legal Trainer, Edulaw Training and Edulaw Chambers

Benefits of Attending

·         Put your questions to our expert panel about the challenges you face in updating your admissions policies and making sure that they comply with statutory obligations

·         Hear how pioneering local authorities are developing a robust relationship with schools to create an efficient and coordinated local admissions scheme

·         Discover how to effectively plan school places by implementing consistent methodologies and supporting schools to make best use of their increased autonomy

·         Gain legal advice on applying the Appeals Code and learn how to handle appeals to reach a fair decision

·         Take part in an interactive session focusing on how Academies and Free Schools are managing their admissions and appeals

·         Benefit from guidance on drawing up an admissions policy which reflects the school’s commitment to collaboration

Website

http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/education/full-conferences/article/school-admiisions-conference.html?code=SMMK

Brochure

http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=School_Admissions_May_13_WOPDF.pdf&code=SMMK

Contact Matthew Guy          0207 960 7720          matthew.guy@capita.co.uk