Parent Partnership

This page is designed to offer tips and resources, empowering parents to enrich their child's development journey.

Preparing your child for starting school

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) showcases things to try, things to avoid and lots of tips on being prepared for school life.

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Choosing Schools

Click the link below to access the School Performance Tables. You can filter by type, Ofsted rating, location and more. You can also create a shortlist to view later.

Performance Tables

When Should I Apply?

You must apply for a primary school place a year before your child can start school. Applications open in September and close on 15 January. Your child will be 3 or have just turned 4 when you apply.

Children born from 1 April to 31 August (summer born children), do not need to start school until the September after their 5th birthday; a full year after they could first have started school.

Summer Born Children

Applying to Schools

Follow the link below; fill in your postcode and you will be redirected to the eAdmissions portal via your local council's website. Here you can set up an account and begin the admissions process.

Apply For School

"The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences"

- Loris Malaguzzi (Reggio Emilia Approach)