Podcast Location:
Sorry, this podcast has been removed as it is now out of date
Categories:
Local Government: Education, Housing & Planning
CPD Points:
Up to 1 point. details »

Due to the difference in guidelines between the SRA and the Bar Standards Board, CPD points are awarded differently for Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives:

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain 1 CPD point (60 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

Regulated by the Bar Standards Board:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain 1 accredited CPD point (60 minutes)

Regulated by ILEX:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain 1 CPD point (60 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

Cost:
  • a) £65+VAT for this CPDcast only
  • b) £299+VAT for unlimited access to all of our podcasts. details »
  • c) Discounts for multiple users - call +44 (0) 20 3377 3901 now to speak to our sales team
Length:
30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz)
Plays on Computer:
Yes Downloadable as MP3:    Yes
Contributor(s):
Course Aims:

The course provides an overview of the new school admission process, detailing the statutory framework, the role of government and local authorities, and how the new system is implemented across different schools and age ranges. The criteria by which places are allocated are considered, and there is a full discussion of the complaints and appeals procedure, including practical considerations. The podcast also considers hot topics such as parental choice.

Outcomes:
After completing the course you will:
  • Know the statutory framework for the admissions process;
  • Understand how the process varies in different types of schools and at different ages;
  • Have learned how school places are allocated, and what criteria are taken into account;
  • Understand who can bring complaints over admission arrangements, under what circumstances, and what kind of complaints can be brought;
  • Understand the appeals procedure, including what factors the appeal panel will consider;
  • Have received practical advice on the admissions process and appeal procedure.
Level:
Intermediate Difficulty: 3 of 5
Classification:
Introduction
Legal Principles
Practical Guide
Procedural
Sources and References:
  • Education Act 1996;
  • School Standards and Framework Act 1998;
  • Education Act 2002;
  • Education and Inspections Act 2006.

In this podcast, we interview Angela Jackman, Joint Head of the Public Services Law Department at Fisher Meredith LLP, on the recent changes to the school admissions process. An overview of the statutory framework is provided, including primary and secondary legislation, and a detailed summary is given of the different types of schools, and the relevant admissions processes and authorities. The process for complaints and appeals is considered, and practical advice for practitioners and parents is given.

Podcast Added: 24/7/2008

This course has now been removed from the site. It is no longer suitable for CPD purposes as it contains information that is out of date or incorrect. For a list of our latest CPDcasts, please visit the library.

Related CPD Courses:

© CPDcast.com