Education and Skills

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When your child can start nursery

Children are eligible for a part time nursery place, usually five mornings or five afternoons, from the term after their third birthday.

 

Applying for a place

Admissions to English medium community Nursery Schools and Units are managed by the LA. Parents should approach their preferred nursery in the first instance, who will forward details to the LA. The School Admissions section will then send an application pack to parents at the appropriate time, which includes an application form to be completed and returned. Parents who would like an application pack for nursery education for September 2011 to July 2012 should now contact the admissions section or alternatively follow the link below to download application form.

 

In the event of over-subscription, places are allocated in accordance with the Councils' admission criteria with priority given to catchment children.  Full details of admission criteria are listed in our Parental Guide to Schools Admissions (English or Welsh).

 

 

When applications are considered, no account is taken of which infant or primary school the child is likely to attend subsequently, or how long the child's name has been on a waiting list.

 

At present, the Welsh Medium Primary and Church-aided schools will continue to deal with their own admissions to nursery, however please be advised that you will receive application packs when your child is approaching full time education to allow you to apply for your child's reception place.

 

We will take your child's details from the age of 2 years and add them to our central database, in order for them to be included in the distribution of application packs. Please do not register your child if they are not yet 2 years old. To register, please complete details here. You may still contact the school of your choice and also leave your child's details with them. To find out your catchment nursery please enter your postcode into the Your Vale box here, or if you have any further queries regarding early years education, please contact:

 

Contact:

Tel: 01446 700111

Email: Admissions@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111