School admissions forum

The Newport School Admissions Forum is a statutory committee that meets twice per academic year to look at how the council meets the Welsh Government’s School Admissions Code for a fair admissions system.

Members are appointed by the council and include representatives from organisations involved in education in Newport.

Membership
Representing	Designation
Newport City Council	Education Service Manager
Newport City Council	School Admissions Manager
Newport City Council	Elected Member
Newport City Council	Elected Member
Diocesan Authority of the Roman Catholic Diocese	Director of Schools and Colleges, Archdiocese of Cardiff
Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools	Headteacher (primary)
Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools	Headteacher (primary)
Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools	Headteacher (secondary)
Voluntary Aided Schools	Chair of governors (secondary)
Voluntary Aided Schools	Headteacher (primary)
Parent Governors	Parent Governor (primary, English-medium)
Parent Governors	Parent Governor (primary, Welsh-medium)
Local Community (minority ethnic groups)	Head of GEMS
Local Community (Additional Learning Needs)	ALN Manager
Local Community (Early Years Provision)	Teacher Advisor

Minutes

Previous minutes are available on request.

Annual reports

Admissions Forum annual report 2021/22 (pdf)
Admissions Forum annual report 2020/21 (pdf)
Admissions Forum annual report 2019/2020 (pdf)

Contact

Contact Newport City Council and ask for the school admissions team.