CYP Now - Vulnerable children could get better support when moving school under DfE plans

Plans aimed at reducing the amount of time vulnerable and disadvantaged children spend out of education when moving school have been announced by the government.

Vulnerable children and those in care are more likely to move schools mid-term, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

The Department for Education has launched an extended consultation on changes to the School Admissions Code that could see a new turnaround of 10 school days for a decision on an in-year application as well as clearly defined timescales for children moving school.

While the new measures will apply to all children moving school during the academic year, including those of armed forces personnel, vulnerable children and those in care were more likely to move outside of the usual timeframes, the DfE said.

The proposals will also provide greater clarity for parents or carers on how applications can be made during term time, how the council or admissions authority will handle requests and how decisions can be appealed, it added.

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