FOI Request - Exceptional Deferral Requests

Request 101003874153

I request the following information in relation to 'exceptional deferrals' for Primary 1 entry within Moray schools.

1.  Copies of all current policies, procedures or guidance documents (beyond what is publicly published) relating to exceptional deferral or discretionary deferred entry to Primary 1 for children not automatically entitled to funded deferral.

2.  Any internal communications, minutes, or decision making criteria used by the multi-agency panel responsible for assessing these requests from 2020 to present.

3.  The total number of exceptional deferral requests recieved by Moray Council in each academic year from 2020-2021 to 2024-2025, and the number granted vs refused, for each case a redacted summary of the rationale ( whilst maintaining confidentiality)

4.  The names (titles or roles) of the individuals or committees responsible for deciding exceptional deferrals (e.g Head of Education, TAC etc) in those cases.

5.  Any equality impact assessments or legal advice considered in formulating the councils current policy