Reverse the 'Reserve places' for incoming catchment children in Primary 1 policy - Petitions (Closed)
Petition details
The Children and Families department have introduced a policy effective from the August 2015 term where in some Edinburgh Primary Schools any places not filled up by the current P1 catchment intake will NOT be offered to the children on the waiting list as per previous years.
These 'reserve' places, 1 per teacher, will instead by reserved for the entire school year for possible incoming catchment children. This policy also prevents children with older siblings already at the school from securing a place at the school if there are only 'reserve places' available.
This policy did not go through a consultation briefing session allowing parents, political groups or the general public a chance to object or raise concerns.
We are looking for this policy to be reversed for the current 2015/2016 School year and due consideration to be applied and a consultation period before a decision is made on the policy.
Petition Status
This petition will be considered at the Petitions Committee meeting of 5 November 2015.
