The Admissions Team discharges the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities with respect to the Admissions and Appeals Codes of Practice. The team processes the annual allocations to reception and year seven and also the appeals process. Since 2010 the team has also co-ordinated all in-year applications. The team offers advice to parents and other agencies regarding all admission and appeal related enquiries and provides advice and guidance to schools concerning current and new legislation relating to admissions.