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Frequently Asked Questions for Parents/Carers
If you have any questions which are not answered on this FAQ sheet or require further clarification please contact the CME team on 0114 2736462.
- I have recently moved to Sheffield and have children who are not in school, do I need to let anyone know that I am here?
- I have just moved to Sheffield how do I go about getting my child into school?
- I have approached a school that say they are full, do I still need to complete a casual admission form?
- I have completed the relevant admission form and given it to the school where I want my child to attend. It has been a few weeks but I still have not heard anything.
- Is there any educational provision for my child until I secure a school place?
- Are there any alternatives to school – my child is interested in vocational courses?
1. I have recently moved to Sheffield and have children who are not in school, do I need to let anyone know that I am here?
Parents are advised to inform the Children Missing from Education Team (0114 2736462) that they have moved into Sheffield and their child does not have a school place. Once registered with the CME team we will be able to provide support and advise parents.
We are flexible in our approach and can offer home visiting service if you are unable to come and meet us at our office. We have access to language interpreters, visual signers, and induction loop systems if you have hearing difficulties.
All information shared with us is totally confidential.
2. I have just moved to Sheffield how do I go about getting my child into school?
Parents/carers need to complete a causal admission form and take this to the school where they would like their child to attend. The school will take the form and need to complete it according to whether they have places available in the relevant year group or not. If the school has places they will inform the parent/carer directly.
If the school is full they will complete the schools part of the form and return to the Pupil Admissions Team, who will write to parents/carers offering them the right of appeal and provide details of schools with places.
Admission Forms are available from Pupil Admissions and from the schools themselves.
3. I have approached a school that say they are full do I still need to complete a casual admission form?
You still need to complete a form even if the school is full. This is your way to show that you are interested in obtaining a place at the school. If you complete a form for a school that does not have places, you will be offered the right of independent appeal, which could result in your child obtaining a place at the school.
The appeals process can take up to 6 weeks and even after an appeal you may not be guaranteed a place at your preferred school. Parent/carers need to consider alternative schools should their preferred school not be available. Primary and Secondary admissions team can advise parents of availability of school places.
4. I have completed the relevant admission form and given it to the school where I want my child to attend. It has been a few weeks but I still have not heard anything.
Schools should respond to admission requests quickly (normally within 10 school days). If you have not heard anything you can contact the school or the appropriate Pupils Admissions team.
5. Is there any educational provision for my child until I secure a school place?
Unfortunately there is not interim provision for children who are not on a school roll and are waiting for school places. The process of securing school places should be fairly straightforward and quick, providing that parents/carers apply for schools where places are available in the relevant year group.
Some children may experience short delays in their admission to school. This could be because the receiving school is waiting for additional information from their previous school (e.g. learning, behaviour, curriculum or attendance).
6. Are there any alternatives to school – my child is interested in vocational courses?
Most schools have arrangements with external training providers who are able to provide vocational and off site provision. These places are often very popular and places are limited. Parents need to discuss the requirements of their child’s education with the school.
Vocational and offsite provision is normally considered appropriate and offered to children in Key stage 4 (Year 10 and 11).
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