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A Parents Guide to Primary and Secondary Admissions PDF File ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 1 Primary and Secondary Schools in Slough A parents’ guide to admissions 2017 Apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 2 ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 3 Dear Parent(s) Carer(s) This booklet has been prepared to help you apply for a place in a Slough nursery, infant, junior, primary or secondary school. It includes information about the application process for Reception and Year 7 (secondary transfer) in September 2017. For Reception and Year 7 applications for September 2017, you can apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions. For Year 7 applications the website will be open from 1 September 2016 and for Reception applications it will open on the 1 September 2016. Schools and local authorities will be sharing information on applications, to ensure the admissions process runs as smoothly as possible for you and your child. If you need further assistance or advice, staff will be pleased to help you. They can be contacted by: ç Emailing: [email protected] ç Telephoning: 01753 875728 Lines are open 10.00am - 5.30pm Wednesday and Friday ç Visiting: MyCouncil, Slough High Street Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am - 5.30pm ç Writing to: Admissions and Transport Team Slough Borough Council St Martins Place 51 Bath Road Slough SL1 3UF Finally I hope your child has a successful start to their primary or secondary education. Yours sincerely Tony Browne Head of School Services & Access to Education Apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions 1 ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 4 Slough Schools’ Charter for Parents and Carers - a charter for success; realising ambition for Slough children Purpose We know that parental involvement with a child’s learning makes an important difference to the achievement for that child. The purpose of this charter is to describe shared expectations across all Slough schools for working together with parents, carers and families. Vision We want every child in Slough to share values that contribute to a successful community. A successful child in Slough will become: • confident • creative • curious • resilient • able to handle challenge In order to promote successful learning for all Slough children, schools will work in partnership with parents, carers and families in a proactive way that values parental contributions and is mindful of the individual needs of families due to differing life circumstances. Shared expectations of a successful learner Together we have identified a number of key expectations that we believe help children to succeed in learning. All schools in Slough share these expectations and they underpin our work with children and their families. A successful learner benefits from: • open, two-way communications between school and home • parents/carers and the school working in partnership to meet their individual needs • parents/carers who have high aspirations for them • full attendance and being punctual • parents/carers who are interested and involved in their child’s learning journey • parents/carers who support school expectations e.g. behaviour, homework, uniform • the chance to take part in a range of school and extra-curricular activities 2 Apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 5 Contents Page 15 Secondary transfer timetable 4 Childcare in Slough 15 What if I change my mind about my choice of school after 31 October 2016? 4 Cost of Childcare 15 Will my child go on a waiting list if they are not 4 Funded Early Learning for 2,3 and 4 year olds offered a place? 4 Where are funded Early Learning places 15 Grammar Schools available? 16 The Langley Academy 5 What hours are available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds? 16 Baylis Court School 5 Who will pay for my child’s place? 17-30 Slough Secondary Schools 5 How do I choose and apply for a place for my child? General Information 5 If my child attends a nursery class in a school, 31 What are the dates of the school terms and will my child automatically transfer to the main holidays for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 school? 32 Late applications 6 Explanation of terms 32 Changes of preference Primary Education 32 Can I appeal against a schools decision? 7 At what age must my child start school? 32 Can the offer of a place be withdrawn? 8 When should I apply for a place for my child? 33 School exclusions 9 How do I apply? 33 Applying for a school place after the normal time 10-12 Primary School List of admission? 12 Is there a limit to the number of children 33 Will my child be entitled to any assistance with admitted to infant classes? transport? 12 Will my child go on a waiting list, if they are not 33 Pupils from low income families offered a place? 34 Are pupils over 16 entitled to transport? 12 Can I defer my child’s entry to school? 34 Is my child entitled to free school meals? 12 Will my child transfer from infant to junior 34 Choice Advice school automatically? 13 Applications to other year groups and Junior School Admissions Arrangements schools Page 35-103 Secondary Education 13 At what age does my child start secondary Primary School Map school? Page 104-105 13 What types of school are there in Slough? 14 Can I choose the school my child attends? Secondary School Map 14 How do I apply? Page 106-107 14 Completing the form Apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions 3 ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 6 Childcare and Funded Early Learning in Slough Early years and Childcare in Slough • Help may also be available from your employer, either directly or through a Childcare Voucher There is a range of early years and childcare scheme. provision available across Slough. All settings must be registered with Ofsted if they work with children For more information visit www.gov.uk/help-with- under 8 years old for more than 2 hours per day. You childcare-costs/overview can check to see if a childcare provider is registered Funded Early Learning for 2, 3 and 4 year olds with Ofsted by asking to see the setting’s registration certificate or by calling Slough Family Information Children must attend school from the term after Service on 01753 476589. Ofsted regularly inspects their 5th birthday but most Slough schools admit early years and childcare settings and you will find children earlier than this. the reports of these inspections A 2 year old may be entitled to a free early learning http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk place if the family household income is £16,190 or The types of early years and childcare available in less per year. Other children with a current Slough include: statement of SEN or an Education, Health & Care Plan may also be eligible. • Childminders Parents and carers can complete an application form • Children’s Centres for their child’s place during the term of the child’s • Day Nurseries and Pre-schools 2nd birthday. They will be able to start their free place from the beginning of the term after their 2nd • Nursery Classes in Schools birthday. • Nursery Schools To complete the online application form please visit • Independent Schools http://www.slough.gov.uk/earlylearning. • Out of School Care which includes Breakfast, For more information, contact Slough Early Years After-school and Holiday Clubs Service on 01753 476554. Most early years and childcare is available during Funded Early Learning is available at a wide range the day between 8 am and 6 pm but some providers of settings to all children, starting from the offer care earlier or later in the day. Some beginning of the term after their 3rd birthday. childminders offer a flexible service with earlier Where are Funded Early Learning Places starts and later finishes, including evening and available? weekend care. For more information about childcare and to find details of providers in Slough, look at Parents may choose to access Funded Early the Slough Services Guide, Learning places from a range of early years providers www.servicesguide.slough.gov.uk in the ‘For Family’ across Slough, including: section under ‘Childcare’. • Approved Childminders You can also contact the Family Information Service • Children’s Centres (FIS) on 01753 476589 or [email protected] • Day Nurseries and Pre-schools Cost of Childcare • Nursery Classes in Schools Early years and childcare costs will vary according to the age of the child and the number of hours • Nursery Schools used. Providers will have their own fee structures • Independent Schools and you should contact them for details. Parents using registered providers may be eligible to get help with the costs of childcare: • Depending on your income you may be eligible for a tax credit covering up to 70% of your childcare costs through the Childcare Element of the Working Tax Credit. For more information contact HMRC on 0345 300 3900. 4 Apply online at www.slough.gov.uk/admissions ED-5824_Layout 1 08/09/2016 17:59 Page 7 Childcare and Funded Early Learning in Slough These providers will all be approved by Slough Early find a link to the report on the Slough Services Years Service and registered with Ofsted. The list of Guide. approved providers can be found on the Slough Once you have decided which setting you are Services Guide, www.servicesguide.slough.gov.uk in interested in you should complete the application the ‘For Family’ section under ‘Education, Learning form and return it to the setting.
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