Get Caf1 Form

Filling out the Caf1 Form online is an important step for parents and guardians looking to apply for a school place outside the normal year of entry. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to complete the form effectively.

Follow the steps to fill out the Caf1 Form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin with the child’s details section. Enter the child's legal last name, first name, and middle name as they appear on official documents. Specify the child's gender and date of birth accurately.
3. Provide the child's current address, ensuring to include the postcode. If applicable, note the present school the child is attending.
4. In the applicant’s details, include the last name, initials, and relationship to the child. Fill in your telephone numbers and email address. If your address differs from the child's, input that as well.
5. Indicate whether you have parental responsibility. If not, provide written permission from the person(s) who does.
6. Complete the preferred school preferences section. Fill in the names of the first, second, and third preference schools, and provide information on whether any siblings attend these schools.
7. If applying for a voluntary controlled school based on religious grounds, attach a letter and confirm it on the form. If applying for a voluntary aided, academy, or free school, ensure you have a supplementary information form and check the appropriate box.
8. Provide any additional information requested to consider special circumstances related to the child's application, such as their first language or attendance record.
9. Complete the parental declaration, confirming that all information provided is accurate. Sign and date the form.
10. Submit the completed Caf1 Form to the Admissions Team, ensuring to keep a proof of posting. This includes sending applications for voluntary aided schools directly to the institution rather than the Admissions Team.

Complete your Caf1 Form online today to ensure your child's school application is submitted smoothly.