If a child has not been given any of the parent or carer's preferred school choices, what are the options?
The Child Law Advice Service recommends that parents:
If a parent or carer accepts the school their child has been offered, can they still appeal the refusal of the first preference school?
Yes. It is advisable to accept the place the child has been offered and/or locate another school to ensure the child has a school place.
What is infant class size prejudice?
Infant classes (those where the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) must not contain more than 30 pupils with a single school teacher. A child can be refused on the basis that they have already filled all 30 places. Additional children may be admitted under exceptional circumstances.
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