Whitehall mandarins fear councils could be breaking admissions rules by gathering in-depth records on children’s behaviour, a Schools Week investigation has uncovered. Most admissions take place at the start of reception and year 7, but youngsters can also move outside these windows through in-year transfers. Schools can issue rejections to the latter if they have “good reason” to believe the child may display “challenging behaviour” – but it is unclear which details should be used to decide this. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in