The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 require all local authorities to have an Admission Forum. Admission Forums provide a way of admission authorities and other key interested parties to discuss the effectiveness of local admission arrangements, consider how to deal with difficult admission issues and advise admission authorities ways in which their arrangements can be improved. Their main focus is to consider the fairness of arrangements in their local context. Admission authorities must have regard to any advice offered by the Forum.
Admission Forums have a key role in ensuring a fair admissions system that promotes social equity. Here are details taken from the Admissions Code about the work, roles and responsibilities of the Admission Forum. (.pdf, 15KB)
There is a vacancy at present on the Admissions Forum for a secondary school parent governor representative. If you would be interested in becoming a member of the Admission Forum please contact Julie Hough on 01942 486035 or by email julie.hough@wigan.gov.uk for more information.
