Schools Admissions Training in Swindon
Navigate the School Admissions Code with confidence, applying fair oversubscription criteria and appeals processes that stand up to scrutiny and support every family.
About this course
Our Schools Admissions course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Aimed at admissions officers, school business managers, headteachers and governors. Relevant to local authority staff and academy trusts managing in-year and standard admissions.
What the course covers
- The statutory School Admissions Code
- Oversubscription criteria and priority categories
- In-year admissions and the Fair Access Protocol
- Managing waiting lists transparently
- Handling appeals and independent appeal panels
- Admissions for children with SEND or an EHCP
- Record keeping and avoiding unlawful practice
What you’ll walk away with
- Apply admission criteria fairly and within the Code
- Manage appeals and in-year requests compliantly
- CPD certificate on completion
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
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“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
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Get friendly, expert training for your team — on-site across Swindon and Wiltshire or at our centre. Request your no-obligation quote now.