4. Some parents are just weathering the storm whilst they look into applications, many of which will take place post Easter and summer. Outside of year 7 and reception, there will be another surge. Many state school years are full in regions so can’t take the influx. 5. We are at the end of the financial year where discussions will be had about extending overdrafts etc with banks. Schools are business and need to be financially solvent. Banks will not extend for a portion of these and closures