Admissions and roll

Parents and carers can appeal admission decisions. Be clear on how to handle appeals, get details on how the full appeals process works, and download our template appeal outcome letter.

Learn about parents' rights to delay when their child starts school and what's involved in the process for summer-born children.

There will be times when you can't meet the needs of a pupil with an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Understand your requirements and use our checklist to help you make the best case to your LA if you want to challenge a pupil's placement at your school.

Read advice on admitting pupils above the published admission number (PAN), how to increase or reduce your PAN, and appeal your admission authority's decision.

Understand what having a dual registered pupil at your school means for you. Find out how to register them for exams and on your school census, and where to go for information about funding.