Key Information
Admissions Policy & ArrangementsRoselands Infants’ School 2023-2024 for Reception Year 2023
Thank you for your interest in Roselands Infants’ School who are members of the Cavendish Education Trust (CET).
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is of paramount importance. Roselands Infants’ School is included in East Sussex County Council’s schools admissions booklet for 2023-2024 and parents are able to apply for a Reception place for their child to start here in September 2023.
Reception Year – for children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019.
Children whose fifth birthday falls after 31 August 2019 will not, under any circumstances, be admitted to school in 2023-2024 school year.
All main round applications to Roselands Infants’ School must be made via the Local Authority – East Sussex County Council (ESCC). Their on-line application form can be accessed by clicking this link alternatively; a paper form can be requested from the Local Authority instead. For further information about the admissions process, there is a Local Authority Admissions Booklet accessible by clicking this link. You can apply online from 12 September 2022.
The deadline for applications with the Local Authority is 15 January 2023. The decision date is 17 APRIL 2023 = Allocation Day / National Offer Day.
For further information about the admissions process, there is a Local Authority Admissions Booklet accessible by clicking this link. If you have any questions about the documentation to be considered when applying for a place please email it directly to admissions@roselands-
Should you need any help with completing your child’s application please contact the Admissions Officer, by calling 01323 726764 who will be happy to answer any questions you may have or email admissions@roselands-
Verification
In the event of over-subscription the school may seek verification of address when it is unclear whether the applicant meets the over-subscription criteria. Proof of residence e.g. council tax bill and proof of identity may be required. The Governing Body reserves the right to seek verification from other official resources.
False or misleading information that materially affects the decision to award a place will result in the withdrawal of that place. If the place has been awarded, accepted, or taken up, that play may still be withdrawn.
Waiting Lists
Roselands Infants’ School is responsible for operating a waiting list for each year group where there are more applicants than places available. The waiting list is ordered, using our published ‘Oversubscription criteria’. Details of the ‘Oversubscription criteria’ can be found in Roselands Infants’ School Admissions Policy 2023-2024 Points 7 Cavendish Academy Trust Admission arrangements. If you have received a letter from Roselands Infants’ School denying your child a place because of lack of spaces, you can apply to go onto the waiting list by contacting us directly either by phone, letter or email admissions@roselands-stafford.
Should you wish your child to be placed on our waiting list please contact the Admissions Officer for a Waiting List Application Form, by calling 01323 726764
Appeals
If you have been refused a place at Roselands Infants’ School you have the right to have your case considered by an independent appeal panel. The best way to submit an appeal is online: https://apps.
The above link also provides useful information about the appeal process.
If you would prefer to submit your appeal in paper format, please send a written request for an appeal form and guidance notes to East Sussex School Appeals Service, West E, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1SW Tel: 01273 482290.
The appeal deadline for children starting in Reception in September 2023 is mid May 2023.
When do appeal hearings take place?
Appeals to be heard by June/July 2023.
For In-year appeals
Deadline for receipt of appeals: Parents have within 25 school days of the date of a letter confirming the decision to refuse an application. Appeal Hearings to take place: in-year appeals must be heard within 30 school days of receipt.
Notification of the date, time and venue for the appeal hearing.
ESCC will send you notification confirming when your appeal will be heard by an independent appeal panel. ESCC will give you at least 10 school days written notice of the date of the hearing, unless you’ve agreed to a shorter notice period. The information should also confirm the deadline for parents to submit additional information.
Deadline for additional evidence to be submitted.
You should send ESCC all your evidence supporting your case when you make your appeal. However, you can send any extra evidence to ESCC up to 7 working days before the date of the hearing (not including the day of despatch or the day of their hearing). You can send additional evidence after this deadline or bring extra items with you on the day of your hearing but the appeal panel may decide not to accept this late evidence.
Submitting extra evidence late can sometimes lead to your hearing being adjourned, or even postponed to another day.
ESCC will normally send you a decision letter which sets out the reasons for the panel’s decision within five school days of your hearing; it can take longer at busy times.
Additional information
Additional information for Primary School Admission: Link
Prospectus: Link
East Sussex County Council website admissions
East Sussex County Council website appeals
Stafford Junior School 2023-2024 for Year 3 September 2023
Thank you for your interest in Stafford Junior School who are members of the Cavendish Education Trust (CET).
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is of paramount importance. Stafford Junior School is included in East Sussex County Council’s schools admissions booklet for 2023-2024 and parents are able to apply for a Year 3 place for their child to start here in September 2023.
Year 3 – for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016.
All main round applications to Stafford Junior School must be made via the Local Authority – East Sussex County Council (ESCC). Their on-line application form can be accessed by clicking this link alternatively; a paper form can be requested from the Local Authority instead. For further information about the admissions process, there is a Local Authority Admissions Booklet accessible by clicking this link. You can apply online from 12 September 2022.
Please note that pupils in attendance at Roselands Infants’ School do not automatically gain a place in Year 3 at Stafford Junior School and parents/carers will need to apply via ESCC as above.
The deadline for applications with the Local Authority is 15 January 2023. The decision date is 17 APRIL 2023 = Allocation Day / National Offer Day.
For further information about the admissions process, there is a Local Authority Admissions Booklet accessible by clicking this link. If you have any questions about the documentation to be considered when applying for a place please email it directly to admissions@roselands-
Should you need any help with completing your child’s application please contact the Admissions Officer, by calling 01323 733434 who will be happy to answer any questions you may have or email admissions@roselands-
Verification
In the event of over-subscription the school may seek verification of address when it is unclear whether the applicant meets the over-subscription criteria. Proof of residence e.g. council tax bill and proof of identity may be required. The Governing Body reserves the right to seek verification from other official resources.
False or misleading information that materially affects the decision to award a place will result in the withdrawal of that place. If the place has been awarded, accepted, or taken up, that play may still be withdrawn.
Waiting Lists
Stafford Junior School is responsible for operating a waiting list for each year group where there are more applicants than places available. The waiting list is ordered, using our published ‘Oversubscription criteria’. Details of the ‘Oversubscription criteria’ can be found in Roselands Infants’ School Admissions Policy 2023-2024 Points 7 Cavendish Academy Trust Admission arrangements. If you have received a letter from Stafford Junior School denying your child a place because of lack of spaces, you can apply to go onto the waiting list by contacting us directly either by phone, letter or email admissions@roselands-stafford.
Should you wish your child to be placed on our waiting list please contact the Admissions Officer for a Waiting List Application Form, by calling 01323 733434
Appeals
If you have been refused a place at Stafford Junior School you have the right to have your case considered by an independent appeal panel. The best way to submit an appeal is online: https://apps.
The above link also provides useful information about the appeal process.
If you would prefer to submit your appeal in paper format, please send a written request for an appeal form and guidance notes to East Sussex School Appeals Service, West E, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1SW Tel: 01273 482290.
The appeal deadline for children starting in Year 3 in September 2023 is mid May 2023.
When do appeal hearings take place?
Appeals to be heard by June/July 2023.
For In-year appeals
Deadline for receipt of appeals: Parents have within 25 school days of the date of a letter confirming the decision to refuse an application. Appeal Hearings to take place: in-year appeals must be heard within 30 school days of receipt.
Notification of the date, time and venue for the appeal hearing.
ESCC will send you notification confirming when your appeal will be heard by an independent appeal panel. ESCC will give you at least 10 school days written notice of the date of the hearing, unless you’ve agreed to a shorter notice period. The information should also confirm the deadline for parents to submit additional information.
Deadline for additional evidence to be submitted.
You should send ESCC all your evidence supporting your case when you make your appeal. However, you can send any extra evidence to ESCC up to 7 working days before the date of the hearing (not including the day of despatch or the day of their hearing). You can send additional evidence after this deadline or bring extra items with you on the day of your hearing but the appeal panel may decide not to accept this late evidence.
Submitting extra evidence late can sometimes lead to your hearing being adjourned, or even postponed to another day.
ESCC will normally send you a decision letter which sets out the reasons for the panel’s decision within five school days of your hearing; it can take longer at busy times.
Additional information
Additional information for Primary School Admission: Link
Prospectus: Link
East Sussex County Council website admissions
East Sussex County Council website appeals
Admissions Policy & Arrangements Consultation
For Cavendish School, Stafford Junior and Roselands Infant School for the School Academic Year 2024-2025
Are part of the Cavendish Education Trust (CET)
Multi Academy Trust (MAT)
The Executive Headteacher and the local Governors of the Trust would like to consult with the community on the proposed changes to their joint admission arrangements for 2024-2025 going forward.
As a school, we are required to publish specific information to comply with statutory regulations.
This consultation for the MAT will run from 17 October 2022 to 2 December 2022.
The proposed changes to the Admissions Policy would take effect from the academic year September 2024. A fully copy of the proposed admission arrangements has been uploaded to each of the school websites: for the Cavendish School, Stafford Junior School and Roselands Infant School – copy attached.
Contact Details
If you would like more information about the Cavendish Education Trust please do not hesitate to contact us.
Any general enquiries can be addressed to:-
office@cavendish.e-sussex.sch.uk
Admission enquiries can be address to:-
admissions@cavendish.e-sussex.sch.uk
Overview of Admission Arrangements for Consultation
Summary of the proposed changes to the Admissions Policy for the Cavendish Education Trust.
The proposed changes are to be made to the over-subscription criteria:-
- To add a new criteria – Children of UK service personnel and crown servants (now criteria 4).
For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting, or crown servants returning from overseas. The application must be accompanied by an official letter that declares the relocation date together with the evidence of the intended address in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Summary of Consultation
We are required to include this additional criteria in line with guidance from the Local Authority and as per the Department for Education School Admissions Code – September 2021.
The draft Admissions Policy for 2024-2025 can be view at www.cavendishschool.net
The Consultation runs for a 6 week period from Monday 17 October 2022 and ends at midday on Friday 2 December 2022.
We would like to hear your views on the above proposal. You can give us your feedback by letter, email.
Letter – write to: Mrs Caroline Challice – Admissions Officer
The Cavendish School, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1UE
Email: admissions@cavendish.e-sussex.sch.uk
If you would like further information please contact the above on 01323 746502.
Our vision
Working collaboratively to inspire learners to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and values required for lifelong learning and to be successful, active members of the Trust and wider community.