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Children of returning UK Service Personnel are subject to frequent movement within the UK and abroad often at relatively short notice. Consequently for UK service personnel who are unable to engage in the normal admissions process, the Council will consider the residency criteria satisfied (and award catchment priority) if the application is accompanied by the following, even if the family do not reside in Monmouthshire at the relevant date:
- Official proof of posting i.e. a posting notice;
- A copy of the Service Identity Card;
- Confirmation of the new address wherever possible.
Where the preferred school is also the catchment school but the admission number has already been met in the relevant year group, the Council will exceed the admission number.
Crown Servants:
Children of UK Crown Servants (Including diplomats) are subject to frequent movement and if moving into Monmouthshire, will be determined as meeting the residency criteria for the relevant catchment school if the application is accompanied by an official Foreign and Commonwealth Office letter declaring:
- A definite return date;
- Confirmation of the new address wherever possible;
- Confirmation of the Crown Servant status.