1. Procedure for Entrance to Secondary Education
P. E. S. E.
2017/18

2. Objectives Understand the procedure & deadlines
Inform parents of any changes
Help parents make an informed preference
Welcome & thank you for supporting your children & the school this evening.
Just thought I’d share something that I heard in a homily just recently. It was given by the priest of St. Michael’s in Chatham to Catholic teachers of the Deanerythe Testing, tracking, coaching etc……which school is better/has better results etc. tables of the top schools but…..
There are no league tables in heaven.
Catholic school has a distinct role in the community. To provide a catholic education. Teach the children about their faith, how to grow up to become well adjusted, intelligent but loving people who witness to the love of God by what they do and say throughout their lives. To be the best they can be.
Issues particular to St. Peter’s concerning distance to Catholic schools. But travel should not be a barrier if you wish to continue providing a Catholic ed for your child. Many have done it in the past. Children have been to the taster day. Just had a successful Ofsted.

3. Parental Role Importance of knowing your child Spiritually Socially
Emotionally
Academically
Important to know child’s preference
Visit the schools & ask questions
See the school at work

4. School Role Inform you of your child’s progress to date
Give you results of tests & teacher assessment
Discuss your child’s social & emotional development
Help by providing information & guidance as appropriate
Provide support with on-line applications

5. Key Dates for Parents 7th September 2017 Kent Test
September/October 2017
Schools hold open events also consult Admission to Secondary School in Kent 2018 booklet –
After 4pm 12th October ( ) or by post to arrive 13th October 2017
Kent Test (11+) assessment decisions sent to parents and Highsted test results
31st October 2017
Closing date for applications
Church schools have their own form for you to complete as well as the Kent on line application
Use all 4 preferences to increase your chances of getting one of your preferred schools

6. Key Dates for Parents 1st March 2018
Offer of one school place sent to parents – after 4pm and letter posted on the 1st March
2nd March - 16th March 2018 (deadline)
Date by which you should ask to go on a school’s waiting list and accept (or refuse) the place offered.
2nd March - 29th March 2018 (deadline)
25th April 2018
Date by which you should lodge any appeal
Vacant places reallocated by KCC
April - June 2018
Admissions appeals held
Online applications. Results online 1st March. Will check this out with admissions. May give parents results on that day to be fair to everyone. Scores available from me.

7. Online Admissions Parents to apply online at www.kent.gov.uk/ola
Register with the website before submitting their application
Parents who registered for Kent Test do not need to register again but just update with preferences
Name up to 4 schools
You will receive confirmation that application has been received
Please print off the application and return/ to school for school’s information
School will make the IT Suite available for parents.

8. Appeals
Parents have the right to appeal for any school which refuses them a place.
Can ask for the child’s name to go on the waiting list
Details of appeals and waiting list procedures will be enclosed with offer letters
School can support parents with writing an appeal letter

9. Finally School is here to help:
Give you advice as you make your choice
Answer any queries you may have
Support any appeals you may make
Reassure you if you are finding the process difficult
Question time