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This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, including contact details for the relevant Responsible Officer and Enquiries Contact, and a summary of changes from the previous version.

Schools Enrolment Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	14th February 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	14th February 2028	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Bishop	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	14th February 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	To Be Advised	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head	Jacqueline Wilkinson Assistant Head Schools	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Enquiries Contact	Catholic Schools	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

• inclusion of Eastern Rite Catholic Churches to the definition of Catholic families;
• amendment to the definition of Catchment area to �~influenced by’ the Parish boundaries as opposed to �~based on’ the Parish boundaries.
• inclusion of schools of a kind which includes special assistance schools and specialised (special) schools;
• inclusion of other specialised settings;
• requirement that outstanding fees are paid or a formalised payment arrangement is entered into to be eligible for priority 1 or 2 enrolment category;
• reference to a waitlist which is subject to enrolment prioritisation and may change due to a student of higher priority seeking enrolment;
• addition of exceptional circumstances which re-classifies the enrolment as priority 1 or 2; and
• reference to complaints and feedback process as set out the in Schools Enrolment Appeals Procedure.

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