School admissions policies are a matter for consideration by individual church school governing bodies. The Board has been working closely with all schools to ensure full compliance.

However, current admission policies were part of the consultations undertaken over 12 months ago. At that time of consultation for admissions in 2008, the current admissions code had yet to be published. In fact the Code was finally published at the end of February 2007 and the consultation was required to be completed by 1st March 2007 so that it could be presented to the Admissions Forum.

Within the consultation time available to the Board, with the agreement of the local authority, school governing bodies were helped to undertake a review of their policies. A number of changes were made at this time. However, it was agreed with the local authority that, due to tight time schedules for statutory consultation, a further review would be undertaken during the year to ensure that all policies are brought in line with the new code for school admissions in 2009.

I am pleased to report that this further review has now been undertaken and all updated policies have undergone statutory consultation and been approved by the Admissions Forum, subject to a few small amendments.

The Board of Education continues to work closely with Northamptonshire County Council to ensure that full compliance is achieved. However, where matters are controlled by school governing bodies it is essential that adequate time is provided for consultation and review prior to the implementation of changes to statutory regulations.

In recognition of the emphasis the school places on physical activity and their continuted involvement with the local Schools Sports Partnership, the school have received their Activemark 2007
In addition Easton Garford have been successful in their application for National Healthy Schools Status. This award has been worked on by the school since September 2007 and reflects their increased emphasis on Healthy Living and Healthy Lifestyles.