Officer will discuss with senior colleagues whether it is appropriate to issue an intention to direct.
If it is agreed that there are good grounds to refuse admission the Fair Access and Pupil Placement Officer will secure an alternative place at another local school.
Where the Local Authority remains
FAP has a legal basis. The School Admissions Code (September 2021) is issued under Section 84 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The Code imposes mandatory requirements upon various groups including Local Authorities and admission authorities (the Local Authority and Governing Bodies
or ongoing complaint / legal issue with the child or family in relation to a particular school or a member of staff at a particular school.
Where there has been a police investigation of a serious nature involving a pupil or member of staff at a particular school.
Additionally, decisions can be made