Moving schools outside the normal time

Children without a statement

You must be given an application form at the first point of contact – whether this is with the school or local authority. Your application must be considered without delay and a formal decision either to offer or to refuse your child a place should be made within 15 school days or 28 calendar days – whichever is the sooner.

Local authorities in Wales should have a procedure to ensure that children who are hard to place, including those with SEN in some cases, are given a school place as quickly as possible. This includes admitting children to schools that are already full.