Correspondence with ADES & SIMD Query

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Dear Angus Council,

Correspondence with ADES & SIMD Query

I would be grateful if you could supply me with copies of all information you hold regarding engagement with ADES on the subject of the school starting age or deferral to starting school since July 2018. This should include, but not be limited to, advice and reports from ADES; agendas, minutes and papers of any meetings at which either or both of these issues were discussed; emails or other correspondence between the local authority and ADES.

Secondly, please can you advise if and how the council uses SIMD data in making discretionary deferral funding decisions.

Yours faithfully,

Patricia Anderson

InformationGovernance, Angus Council

Dear Ms Anderson

Thank you for your information request dated 29 February 2020 (received by Angus Council on 2 March 2020).

If we are unable to provide you with a response within 20 working days, we will advise you of this in writing.

Please refer to the information below which explains your right to complain if you are unhappy with how the Council is dealing with your request.

If you have any queries, please ask for me on 01307 491752 or email [Angus Council request email]

Yours sincerely
Brenda Angus

Brenda Angus | Business Support Assistant | Angus Council | Tel: 01307 491752 | DX 530678 FORFAR | Email: [email address] or [email address] |www.angus.gov.uk

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DawsonJ, Angus Council

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Dear Ms Anderson

I attach for your attention the council’s response to your recent Freedom
of Information request.

Regards

Jacqueline Dawson

 

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