Twyford CofE High School
Criteria for Foundation (Christian) places
Information relating to the child:
a) The length and frequency of voluntary attendance of the
child at services of the Church of England (or churches
in communion therewith), including Sunday School,
or, Christian Church affiliated to Churches Together
in Britain & Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance.
An application with a reference from a church which is not
affiliated to either of these bodies will score zero points.
Up to 5 points are awarded for attendance over at least the
last 5 years (one point for each year). In addition up to 5
points are awarded on the frequency/regularity of attendance
over the last 5 years (Weekly 5pts, 3 times a month 4pts,
Fortnightly 3pts, Monthly 2pts, Occasional 1pt).
Information relating to the family:
b) The length and frequency of voluntary attendance of
the parent/carer at services of the Church of England
(or churches in communion therewith), or, Christian
Church affiliated to Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance.
An application with a reference from a church which is not
affiliated to either of these bodies will score zero points.
Up to 5 points are awarded for attendance over at least the
last 5 years (one point for each year). In addition up to 5
points are awarded on the frequency/regularity of attendance
over the last 5 years (Weekly 5 pts, 3 times a Month 4 pts,
Fortnightly 3pts, Monthly 2pts, Occasional 1pt).
c) The family’s main place of worship is at a Church of
England church (1pt).
Points score system:
1. Frequency of voluntary attendance:
Weekly
5 points
3 times a month 4 points
Fortnightly 3 points Child and Parent
Monthly
2 points
Occasionally 1 point
Maximum 10 points [5 + 5 points]
2. Length of voluntary attendance:
5 Years 5 points
4 Years 4 points
3 Years 3 points Child and Parent
2 Years 2 points
1 Year 1 point
Maximum 10 points [5 + 5 points]
Criteria for World Faith places
Please note that for the purpose of the criteria below, ‘major
non-Christian World Faith’ (hereinafter referred to as World
Faith) is defined as Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist or Jewish.
Attendance should be at a public place of worship (e.g.
Temple, Mosque, Gurdwara, Synagogue) and be confirmed
by a supportive reference from their religious leader so that
Governors may consider their application fully. Applications
which are not from the above faiths will score zero points.
Information relating to the child:
a) The frequency and length of voluntary attendance of the
child at a public place of worship (not a Saturday school).
Up to 5 points are awarded for attendance over at least
the past 5 years (one point for each year). In addition
up to 5 points are awarded according to the frequency/
regularity of attendance over the last 5 years (Weekly 5
pts, 3 times a Month 4 pts, Fortnightly 3pts, Monthly 2pts,
Occasional 1pt).
Information relating to the family:
b) The length and frequency of voluntary attendance of the
parent/carer at a public place of worship (not a Saturday
School). Up to 5 points are awarded for attendance
over at least the last 5 years (one point for each year).
In addition up to 5 points are awarded according to the
frequency/regularity of attendance over the last five years
(Weekly 5 pts, 3 times a Month 4 pts, Fortnightly 3pts,
Monthly 2pts, Occasional 1pt).
Points score system:
1. Frequency of voluntary attendance:
Weekly
5 points
3 times a month 4 points
Fortnightly 3 points Child and Parent
Monthly
2 points
Occasionally 1 point
Maximum 10 points [5 + 5 points]
2. Length of voluntary attendance:
5 Years 5 points
4 Years 4 points
3 Years 3 points Child and Parent
2 Years 2 points
1 Year 1 point
Maximum 10 points [5 + 5 points]
Maximum points: 20 [10 + 10 points]
3. Attendance at the Church of England as the main
place of worship: 1 point
Maximum points: 21 [10 + 10 + 1 points]
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