Admissions to the Nursery
Edith Kerrison Nursery School follows the admission's procedure for a three and four year old nursery places as outlined by the Local Authority's Starting School booklet which can be accessed at Starting Primary School pdf .
A paper copy can be obtained from your local library. The admissions process for two, three and four year old places is managed by the
school.
If you are looking for a nursery place for your child please register personally at the school reception. Newham guidance on in year admissions is here.
The criteria for a nursery place for a three and four year old are as follows:
1. Children with assessed special educational needs will be given priority. This will usually be in the local nursery school/class, but may be elsewhere when a child’s needs can only be met at those nursery schools/classes
2. Children in the care of the local authority will also be given priority for local nursery school/classes.
3. If there are more children than the number of places available in other cases, places are offered:
The criteria for a nursery place for a two year old is the same as the criteria marked 1, 2, 4 above. Children living in any borough can attend for a two year old place. Funding criteria for a free place is set out by the government. You may be eligible for a free place if you receive particular income benefits or your child has special care plans. For up to date information look at this website www.newham.gov.uk/twoyearoldchildcare. We do not provide any fee paying places for any age group.
A paper copy can be obtained from your local library. The admissions process for two, three and four year old places is managed by the
school.
If you are looking for a nursery place for your child please register personally at the school reception. Newham guidance on in year admissions is here.
The criteria for a nursery place for a three and four year old are as follows:
1. Children with assessed special educational needs will be given priority. This will usually be in the local nursery school/class, but may be elsewhere when a child’s needs can only be met at those nursery schools/classes
2. Children in the care of the local authority will also be given priority for local nursery school/classes.
3. If there are more children than the number of places available in other cases, places are offered:
- First to children who will get one term in nursery before starting primary school (ie reception)
- Then to children who will get two terms in nursery and so on.
- children who live locally but do not have a brother or sister at the school
- children who live elsewhere in Newham and have a brother or sister at the school
- all other children.
The criteria for a nursery place for a two year old is the same as the criteria marked 1, 2, 4 above. Children living in any borough can attend for a two year old place. Funding criteria for a free place is set out by the government. You may be eligible for a free place if you receive particular income benefits or your child has special care plans. For up to date information look at this website www.newham.gov.uk/twoyearoldchildcare. We do not provide any fee paying places for any age group.
When can my child start nursery?
Two year old place
Children generally are offered a place to start the term after they turn two years old. Two year olds are asked to attend some children's centre sessions and are offered a home visit. If we do not have a free place, you may keep your child's name on our waiting list. You can also register your child with other settings and providers.
Three year old place
Children generally are offered a place to start the term after they turn three years old. Prior to a starting date, children are required to attend pre- school play sessions with their parent. During these pre-school sessions parents attend a Head Teacher's meeting. All parents must attend at least one of these sessions before a starting date is offered. It provides essential information about the school and forms the basis of partnership working.
Information about options for childcare and education are set out by Newham here:
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Category/Childcare.aspx
30 hour week offer
From September 17 we will be offering 30 hour places for upto 16 eligible families. We are currently full. Priority is given to children returning in September 18 and children who have accepted a 15 hour place for 18_19 . The Department for Education sets out the criteria for who is eligible and can be seen in the document below.
Children generally are offered a place to start the term after they turn two years old. Two year olds are asked to attend some children's centre sessions and are offered a home visit. If we do not have a free place, you may keep your child's name on our waiting list. You can also register your child with other settings and providers.
Three year old place
Children generally are offered a place to start the term after they turn three years old. Prior to a starting date, children are required to attend pre- school play sessions with their parent. During these pre-school sessions parents attend a Head Teacher's meeting. All parents must attend at least one of these sessions before a starting date is offered. It provides essential information about the school and forms the basis of partnership working.
Information about options for childcare and education are set out by Newham here:
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Category/Childcare.aspx
30 hour week offer
From September 17 we will be offering 30 hour places for upto 16 eligible families. We are currently full. Priority is given to children returning in September 18 and children who have accepted a 15 hour place for 18_19 . The Department for Education sets out the criteria for who is eligible and can be seen in the document below.
| Am_I_eligible_for_30_hours.pdf |
Procedure
Registration:
First you must register at the school reception following the procedure set out below.
Procedure for a two year old place
Please contact the Early Intervention Central Team on 020 3373 0980 or email:twoyearold.childcare@newham.gov.uk to find out if you are eligible.
Once you have received your Yes Approval Letter, bring the letter with documents outlined below to the school reception.
Your child will then go onto our waiting list. We will write to you with the offer of a place when we have a place available.
Procedure for a three or four year old place
Please register your child after your child's second birthday.
We take registrations Thursday afternoon between 1.00pm and 2.30pm and Friday morning between 9.00am and 10.30am. These times coincide with our drop in baby and toddler sessions in our children's centre.
Please visit the school with the following documents:
- A proof of your child’s date of birth (passport or birth certificate)
- Proof of accommodation address:
- Council tax bill, rent card, housing benefit letter, tenancy agreement, or a mortgage related document
- and
- A utility bill (gas, water or electric), mobile phone bill, tv license or bank letter.
- Your child’s red book (Personal Child Health Record book) and your Newham Early Childhood Services card (a small white card).
Procedure for a 30 hour place
You will need to create a Government Gateway account. Once you have an account you should go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk, click on apply for 30 hours free childcare/apply now. Once your application is successful you will be given a code by the the Government. In order to register for our waiting list, please bring your code and National Insurance number, as well as the documents outlined under - procedure for a three and four year old place to the school reception.. You can also register for other settings including childminders, whilst you are waiting to be offered a place with us.
Admissions to Primary School and a Reception Place
Admissions to a Primary School (Reception to Year 6)
The London Borough of Newham is the Admission Authority for primary schools and organises all primary admissions centrally. Application forms are available online. The Starting Primary School Booklet can be obtained on 020 8430 2000.
The nursery school helps parents understand the application process for a reception place by giving each parent the free Starting Primary School Booklet at meetings in the Autumn term. The application should be done by the parent online. Your local library can provide you with a computer. The booklet can also be viewed at http://www.newham.gov.uk. We also hold additional meetings to help parents new to the starting school process (possibly because it is their first born child), to help them understand the process and in particular finding out about the catchment school for their postcode. The process of applying for a reception place and the allocation of a school place is managed by the London Borough of Newham, not the schools. The process is set out in the links below:
- Click here for Primary admission arrangements
- Click here for School Fact Finder
Newham primary school admissions for entry from September 2018 is available by clicking here
Determined Admission Arrangements for September 2021
This school is a community OR voluntary controlled schools which means the London Borough of Newham are our own admission authority.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/Determined-Admission-Arrangements.aspx
This school is a community OR voluntary controlled schools which means the London Borough of Newham are our own admission authority.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/Determined-Admission-Arrangements.aspx