Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report on the determination of the statutory scheme and the mandatory timetable for co-ordinating admissions for Lancashire's primary and secondary schools and academies for 2026/2027.

Resolved: That

1. The scheme listed at Appendix 'A' of the report, and its accompanying timetable at Appendix 'B' of the report, be adopted as the qualifying scheme for admissions to Lancashire primary and secondary schools and academies for 2026/2027; and
2. The Executive Director of Education and Children's Services be authorised to secure the adoption of the scheme by the governing body of each Lancashire voluntary aided and foundation school and academy, in order to inform the Secretary of State for Education by 28 February 2025 that a scheme has been introduced in Lancashire.