Proof of address
We may ask you for proof of residence at the address you have given. A child’s home address is defined as the address at which the parent or carer and child ordinarily live at the time of application.
We are committed to preventing fraudulent applications for school places.
You must -
- only use one address when applying for a school place
- use the address at which the parent or carer and child are ordinarily resident
- be held responsible for proving they are ordinarily resident at the address
- provide more information if requested before places can be confirmed
- not use short term tenancies or the address of a family member who is providing childcare
We may -
- check addresses against other records we hold. This is in accordance with our Data Protection Register
- ask for suitable proof of residence, tenancy agreement, or proof of sale and completion if selling and buying
- request proof of council tax payment
- invite you to discuss the address details on your application with the fraud investigation team
A school place may be withdrawn if an application is found to be fraudulent or intentionally misleading. This can happen even after the child has started school.
If you move address you must notify us as soon as possible. We may ask you to provide evidence of the house move, for example -
- an exit utility bill for the previous property
- a completion of sale document
- a landlord notice to leave document
- a council tax bill for your new property
- a tenancy agreement for your new property
- evidence of completion of a house purchase