‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill
The King’s Speech outlined reforms to the SEND system that will be legislated through the “Education for all” bill. The schools white paper...
18th May 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Admissions Authority
Schools which handle their own pupil applications are admission authorities. They send out information about the school and pupil application forms, giving a deadline for receipt. Local Authorities are also admission authorities as they are responsible for admissions to community and voluntary-controlled schools.