Elected members agreed to take the proposed new admissions policy to public consultation at June’s meeting of the Social Work and Education Committee (previously Children and Young People Committee).
At present, there are five separate policies that relate to admissions to educational settings within Stirling. These are:
- Nursery Admissions Policy
- Early Entry to School Policy
- School Admissions Policy
- Education Admissions Panel guidance for the admission of children and young people to Specialist Additional Support Needs Provisions
- Placing Request Policy
The new Education Admissions Policy aims to combine these existing documents into one policy to make the enrolment process simpler and clearer for families who wish for children in their care to attend schools and nurseries within Stirling.
'Proposing a more straightforward process'
Social Work and Education Convener, Cllr Danny Gibson said: “Through feedback that our schools and nurseries have received from parents and families, we’re proposing an updated single admissions policy that’s easier to understand and provides a more straightforward process.
“While anyone can take part in the survey, we particularly want to hear from parents or carers with children at, or about to start, school or nursery within the Stirling Council area.
“Sharing your views on this policy via our quick online survey will ensure it meets the needs of families in our communities – so please take part.”
The consultation remains open until 3 October and can be accessed via the Engage Stirling online platform where full information and proposal documents are available to view.