School Enrollment Delay Concerns

Summary

In the UK, local councils are responsible for ensuring every child has a school place. If your daughter, aged 13, is facing delays in school enrollment in Chichester, contact the local council for assistance. They are obligated to find a solution within a reasonable timeframe. If delays persist, consider escalating the issue to higher authorities or seeking legal advice.

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my daughter is changing schools however all schools are 'too full' and we moved to a small town so she doesn't have many options and she might be left without school for * more weeks (its already been a week since schools started)
What state are you currently residing in, Anya? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding school enrollment laws in your area.
im based in the uk
What is the name of the town you moved to in the UK? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding school enrollment laws in your area.
chichester
What is the age of your daughter? In the UK, education is compulsory over an age range starting between * and * and ending somewhere between * and *.
*
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with the local education authority?

In the UK, it's the local council's responsibility to ensure every child has a school place.
we have applied to schools and called one to apply today but she said things could take up to * weeks
What is the name of the local education authority you have been in contact with? In the UK, it's the local council's responsibility to ensure every child has a school place.
the council
What is the specific name of the council you have been in contact with?