Primary Admissions 2019 2020 Contents Glossary 3 Pupil Referral Unit 13 Apply Online 4 School milk 13 Who is responsible for admissions 5 School dress 13 in Derby’s primary schools? Access to school records 13 When children have to start school 5 Child Health Department 13 Admission limit 5 School governors 14 Changing schools during school year 6 Annual school prospectus 14 Starting school 7 Admission policies for Community 15 Applying for a school place 7 Schools and Voluntary Controlled schools Summer Born Children 8 Admission Policies in Derby 15 Schools outside Derby 8 Admissions Authority schools Out-of-city children 8 Community schools 16-25 Transfer to junior school 8 Map of schools in Derby 34-35 Closing date for applications 8 Voluntary-controlled/ Academy/ 26-61 Change of address 9 Foundation/ Trust/ Free/ Admission criteria 10 Voluntary aided Schools Transfer between nursery, infant and 10 Special schools 62 junior school Nursery schools 62 Appeals 11 Nursery entitlement 64 How do I appeal? 11 Useful contacts 66 Transport 12 Term Dates 67 Other information 13 Attending school 13 Please note: If a child has special educational needs or disabilities you may find the free booklet ‘Which Primary School for my Child?’ helpful. If a child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), this Primary Admissions Handbook is not relevant because the admission arrangements are different. We can send you a booklet called ‘Which School for my Child?’ which explains the special arrangements for these children. To get a copy, contact the council on 01332 641414 or email
[email protected] 2 Primary Admissions Handbook 2019/20 Glossary “All-Through” Schools serve nursery, primary Private and voluntary sector nursery providers and secondary age children.