Levy arrangements for local authority maintained schools Cornwall Council pays the levy for these local authority (LA) maintained schools: Community and Voluntary-controlled So, these schools can access the Council's levy funds.  ...The cost of the levy is passed onto schools in the same way that employer NI and pension costs are currently, with the school pay bill increasing by 0.5%. ...Cornwall Council is not responsible for paying the levy for the following schools: Foundation Trust Trust, and Voluntary-aided (VA) schools. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships/levy-information-for-schools/

Last updated: 06/10/2025 07:41:07

If you wish to contact us about the progress of your in-year application, please allow fifteen school days from the date you submitted your application before doing so.  ...Please note that Cornwall Council requires confirmation from the school you are applying for before a place can be allocated and before the outcome can be sent to you. ...Please also note that the School Admissions Team continues to work through the school holidays.If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan and you have an enquiry about school placement please email ehcreviews@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-schools-service/contact-the-schools-admissions-team/

Last updated: 16/07/2026 10:41:09

Cornwall Council has worked closely with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to produce this comprehensive School Travel Kit,.It is designed to support both schools and parents in; promoting safeactive and sustainable journeysInside, you’ll find practical parent guides, engaging pupil activities, and a range of tools to encourage; walking cycling and scootingFrom planning safer routes and setting up Park & Stride, to running incentive schemes and teaching essential cycle and scooter skills, this kit provides everything needed to build a positive active travel culture across your school community. ...Travel guidance for parentsTravelling to Primary School- Parent guideTravelling to Secondary School- Parent guidePlanning your route to school  School travel initiatives & engagement activities Engagement activitiesActive travel breakfastBling your rideWalking activities School travel initiatives Setting up a Park & Stride schemeSetting up an incentive schemeCycle & scooter safety and skills Safety checks How to safety check your cycle How to safety check your scooterHow to lock up your cycleMaintenanceGet to know your gears How to  pump up cycle tyresHow to repair a puncture 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travel-to-school-tool-kit/

Last updated: 20/08/2026 14:06:24

Admissions for an Area Resource Base (ARB) or Special School place are done two different ways: Via an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Statutory Assessment Through information from an Annual Review Meeting The Statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Panel make the decision about allocation of these places....Key points about ARB and Special School admissions Information from Annual Review Meetings need to include clear evidence about: Current provision Pupil progress Any available parental preference for school placement Any change of provision will be considered at the Statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Panel....For example, from mainstream to ARB.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/admissions-for-an-area-resource-base-arb-or-special-school-place/

Last updated: 03/03/2026 15:49:55

Awena is Cornwall's Virtual School for children and young people who have a social worker and:are in carehave left care, orhave been supported by social care in the pastOur children and young people attend schools, colleges and early years settings across Cornwall and beyond....We work with them, their families, carers, schools and professionals to help them do well in education.We also provide virtual school services for the Council of the Isles of Scilly.Why we are hereMany children and young people with a social worker do well in education....Schools should:submit attendance registration certificates by 2pm every Fridayuse attendance codes C, B, O or I and provide a reason for the code usedreport unauthorised absences by midday on the day of absence due to safeguarding requirementsAttendance information should be sent to attendance@cornwall.gov.uk.Suspensions and permanent exclusionsWhere a child is suspended or permanently excluded, schools should submit:An exclusion formA risk assessmentTrainingYou can find all Designated Teacher training and resources in the Services for Schools platform (login required).GovernanceThe Awena Governing Body provides:strategic leadershipsupport and challengeto ensure the Virtual School delivers the best possible outcomes.Its key responsibilities are to:ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic directionhold the Virtual School Headteacher to account for educational outcomesensure resources are used effectively and provide maximum impactMembership includes representatives from:Awena Virtual

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/awena-cornwall-virtual-school/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 11:09:14

This page displays the Decision Reports written by the Delegated Officer after submission of an application for a Public Path Order....Barton’ in Praze-An-Beeble, Camborne in association with PA25/05146: ‘Demolition of existing former dairy sheds and erection of new storage units’.Cornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormDeviockHAD 324: Proposed Diversion of Part of Public Footpath Number 20 Deviock at ‘Trerieve Estate’, Downderry, in the Parish of DeviockCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormGermoeHAD 296: Proposed Diversion of Parts of Public Footpath 17 Germoe and Restricted Byway 36 Germoe at Higher Chygwins Farm in Tresowes, AshtonCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormLansallosHAE 028: Proposed Extinguishment of Part of Public Footpath 6 in the Parish of Lansallos at ‘Ancient Cottage’.Cornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormLiskeardHAE 022: Proposed Scheme for the Dedication of a New Public Footpath in Liskeard and the Extinguishment of Public Footpath 3 LiskeardCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormLostwithielHAD 285: Proposed Diversion of Part of Public Footpath 30 in the parish of...LostwithielCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormHAD 314: Proposed Diversion of Part of Public Footpath 30 in the parish of LostwithielCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormMawgan-in-PydarHAD 320: Proposed Diversion of Part of Public Footpath 2 in the Parish of Mawgan-in-Pydar, Land at the Old Coastguard Cottages, TR8 4AL.Cornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormMenheniotHAE 027: Proposed Extinguishment of Public Footpath 19 in Menheniot in Cornwall, Land at ‘Tencreek Farm’Cornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormTAD 131: Proposed Diversionof Public Footpath 15 in Menheniot in Cornwall, Land at ‘Tencreek Farm’Cornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormNewquayTAD 135: Application For an Extinguishment Order to Stop Up part of Public Footpath 50 in NewquayCornwall Council Decision ReportDecision FormHAD 294: Application by Network Rail for a Rail Crossing Diversion Order to Divert Part of Public Footpath 63 in Newquay and an Unrecorded Public Footpath at the ‘Trencreek

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-path-orders/public-path-order-application-decisions/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 11:20:10

This means it must set the admission arrangements for these schools.All other schools are responsible for setting and publishing their own admission arrangements. ...These schools are:academiesfree schoolsfoundation schoolstrust schoolsvoluntary-aided schoolsThe academy trust or governing body is the admission authority for the school. ...The Council must co-ordinate applications to all state-funded schools in Cornwall. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-admissions/admission-arrangements/

Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:05:01

Ukrainian refugee children of school age are entitled to school places.School places must be applied for through Cornwall Council in the usual way....Parents/carers or hosts will typically need to apply for places on the Changing Schools In-year page.  ...Please indicate on the application form:if you arrived through Homes for Ukraineor arriving to be with family/friendsany other relevant information, including education support needsIf the child is currently in Year 6, you'll also need to submit an application for a secondary school place in September.If you need any help with your application please email schooladmissions@cornwall.gov.ukSchool admissionsUseful resourcesTo support refugees from Ukraine and those children displaced by the conflict, the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) has published the Ukrainian curriculum.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/education-for-ukrainians/

Last updated: 01/10/2026 11:49:16

Please contact the Transport Coordination Service for further information: Tendering for Contracts Contracts are currently tendered on Sproc.Net....This training has now replaced the requirement for drivers to undertake the Taxi Driver NVQ course....It is for a headteacher to decide whether his/her school is to close. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-and-post-16-travel/information-for-transport-operators/

Last updated: 16/03/2026 15:36:17

Before completing the application, we recommend you look through all the sections to ensure that you have the relevant information to hand.Do I need a HMO licence for the property?...Following consultation our licence fees are changing from 01 October 2026.Our fees will now be based on the number of sleeping rooms within the HMO....This better reflects the work involved in assessing larger HMOs.We have replaced the percentage-based discount for membership of recognised landlord organisations with a £50 fee reduction for members of all organisations.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation/how-to-apply-for-an-hmo-licence/

Last updated: 30/09/2026 15:13:22