To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of setting the admissions timetable for entering the reception year at primary school to end in May on the making of provision for those with special needs, including identifying, assessing, and supporting those with special needs. [HL3176]

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of setting the admissions timetable for entering the reception year at primary school to end in May on the transition process from nursery to school in (a) rural and (b) urban areas. [HL3177]

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will review the impact particularly in rural areas of setting the admissions timetable for entering the reception year at primary school to end in May. [HL3178]

An impact assessment on the four year-old proposals can be viewed at http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/sacode/downloads/Impact%2OAssessment.doc.

A response to the Lords Merits Committee's supplementary questions on the impact on the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) sector has also been published.

The DCSF periodically reviews the admissions system to monitor the effectiveness of admissions and intervene when necessary in order to improve the system. A DCSF-led consultative group which includes all main stakeholders also meets termly to assist in the review and development of admissions policy.