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Update on Remote Meetings Regulations – Briefing note 2020-07-31 extension: pdf

Virtual Schools Admissions Appeals case study from Wandsworth Council: Wandsworth case history – Virtual School Admission Appeals extension: pdf  

The LGA Model Member Code of Conduct is out for consultation for ten weeks from Monday 8 June Monday 17 August.  The Code is designed to aid members in all tiers of local government model the behaviours and high standards that anyone would expect from a person holding public office. To take part in the … Continued

The updated document contains a case study from Dudley Metropolitan BC on dealing with School Appeals: ADSO Virtual meetings case studies – updated 2020-05-28 extension: pdf  

The updated document below includes a further virtual meeting case study from Lambeth Council: ADSO Virtual meetings case studies – updated 2020-05-21 extension: pdf  

The updated version of the Virtual meetings case studies document includes a further two case studies from Thanet District Council and Fareham Borough Council: ADSO Virtual meetings case studies – updated 2020-05-20 extension: pdf

The document below sets out case studies from Brighton and Hove and North Kesteven Councils on their experience of Virtual Meetings.  Additionally, Michelle Beaumont from Richmond upon Thames has written up practice and guidance notes both for officers and members and the public on the use of Teams for remote meetings.  If you would like … Continued

To access the amendment to DfE Guidance on School Admissions (England) Appeals Arrangements due to Coronavirus, please click on the following link: DfE Guidance – The School Admissions (England) (Coronavirus) (Appeals Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

Date published: 30 April 2020 ADSO-LLG Guidance School Admissions Appeal Regulation Guidance 2020-04-30 extension: pdf

7th April 2020 – ADSO and LLG Guidance on remote meetings extension: pdf