What is the difference between the Schools Commissioner and the Schools Adjudicator?
A. The Schools Adjudicator is an independent statutory office holder appointed to carry out two key specific functions. These are to consider and make decisions on objections to schools’ admission arrangements and to determine some proposals to set up, close or make changes to schools. In carrying out these functions, the Adjudicator acts independently of the Government. The Schools Adjudicator also has new powers to resolve disputes between local authorities and schools about the disposal of publicly funded non-playing field land.
