1. Secondary School Transfer Meeting Wednesday 19th September 2018
Focus of the year is to ensure that the children have skills for secondary school – are numerate and literate and can work independently
Year 7 Admission for September 2019

2. Your copy

3. Quick guide (on page 2)

4. How to decide Read prospectus – information on each school P 10 - 29
Visit schools – open day or evening dates P 6-7 achievements.
Admissions criteria for Newham Community and Trust Secondary Schools page 68
Looked after Child
SEN
Sibling
Children whose parent/carer is employed by the school
Service children
All other children: distance- each school has their own criteria, refer to page 52 onwards
Different admissions criteria for
Voluntary Aided: St Angela’s, St Bonaventure’s
Academies : Stratford, Langdon, Brampton, Oasis, Chobham
Free Schools: Bobby Moore, Little Ilford, East London Science, School 21
Page 76 onwards
All schools in Newham are able to meet the needs of pupils with a wide range of SEN. Although some schools have specialist resource provisions for particular SEN all schools have access to similar facilities and so most pupils are able to attend their local schools. If child is from Resource Provision MUST add Landon Provision to application (only Langdon, Cumberland and Stratford)
Voluntary aided and Academies have their own admission criteria
Mixed, girls only, boys only, voluntary aided – decide who to admit – baptised, Holy Communion, letter from priest, or out of borough
MAP page 8
Each school page

5. Secondary schools within Newham
Go visit
Pages 6 and 7

6. Quick guide to finding out about each school

7. How to apply
Apply online by 31/10/18 (acknowledgement) Or
Electronically so you will need an address
Paper based applications can only be done if Newham is ed for one at
Fill in paper Common Application Form (CAF) hand in to school by
Friday 19th October to the school office staff or post to arrive on or before 31st October 2018.
If applying for VA faith school obtain, complete and return a SIF (supplementary information form) by 31/10/18
If applying for a school out of borough still name school on Newham form (find out about their admissions procedures).
If you live out of borough you must fill in that borough’s form (not Newham’s)

8. How to apply?
Name up to 6 schools – name sibling, write reasons why e.g religion medical, social.
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE JUST 1 or 2 or the same school 6 times!!!!!!
To help you decide, go to the school, ask other parents, check out their Ofsted results (google OFSTED reports)
Page 76 explains step by step how to apply online
If applying online do not then complete a paper application as well
If applying out of borough also put on form a Newham school

9. Documents you may need to attach
Confirmation of your child’s address and their date of birth.
Refer to page 72 which clearly states the documents needed with examples.

10. Once you have applied
You must tell the primary school your application number once you have applied online. Or
If you are handing the form into school this must be done by Friday 19th October 2018
Only ONE school place will be offered. Friday 1st March 2019 is National Offer Day.
Only 1 offer will be received

11. If you have any further questions or would like support please speak to Mrs Ali( Family Support Worker) or Mrs Ahmed. Mrs Ali will be hosting some drop in sessions to support and offer advice regarding the application forms. These sessions will take place on: Monday 24th September – pm Monday 1st October – am Monday 8th October – am Monday 15th October – pm

12. Any Questions?