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Children’s Services PRIMARY SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS Admission to Reception 2013/14 Online admissions: www.redbridge.gov.uk/eAdmissions Children’s Services Pat Reynolds Director To Parents / Carers Admissions and Awards 4th Floor Rear, Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1NN Please ask for: Primary Admissions Direct line: 020 8708 3147/3127 Fax: 020 8708 3593 Date: August 2012 Dear Parents / Carers Re: Admission to Primary School 2013 Joining a new primary school is a significant event in a child’s life and here in Redbridge we hope that it can be made as easy as possible for both you and your child. This booklet explains the procedure for Redbridge parents to apply for their child’s admission to primary school, whether to a Redbridge school or one in another local authority. For Reception 2013/14 if you do not live in Redbridge you must apply to your own Authority. Useful contact numbers can be found at the back of this booklet. You can apply online for a primary school place by visiting the Redbridge Council website at www.redbridge.gov.uk and using the link to eAdmissions. This service will be available between 1 September 2012 and 15 January 2013. The website is easy to follow and enables you to access other education and school websites which are helpful in the admissions process. Last year, just over half of all Redbridge applications received by the deadline date for a primary school place were made online. Applying online is quick, easy to do and it is safe to use. You can access your application at a time that suits you and you can amend or check it as many times as necessary before you finally submit your application. There is no risk your application will get lost in the post. You can also see the results of your application online without having to wait for a posted letter to arrive. The deadline for receipt of online or paper applications is Tuesday 15 January 2013 and it is very important that you submit your application by this date. May I take this opportunity to wish your child every success in his or her future primary school. Yours sincerely Pat Reynolds Director of Children’s Services 1 Contents Page Translations Introductory Letter from Pat Reynolds, Director of Children’s Services 1 Introduction 4 How to Make an Application 4 Online Applications 4-6 Paper Applications 7 Timetable for Reception Admission 2013 7 Early Years Education 8 Your child’s admission to primary school 10 Admissions policy and procedure 2013/14 10 What do I do if I want my child to attend a nursery? 11 How do I apply for a Primary school place? 12 How do I complete my application form? 13 How school places are allocated to children starting primary school 13 Admission Criteria for community primary schools 13-14 Examples of how the allocations process works 15-16 When will I get the outcome of my application? 16 How to appeal 18 How is residence checked and what if I move? 18-19 Exceptional admissions 19 Definitions 20 Other Helpful Information 21 Transport, Meals and Uniform Awards 21-22 Leave of Absence 22 Child Protection 22 Special Education 22 Families Information Direct 23 Fair Access Protocol 23 Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy 24 2 Contents Page Admissions Criteria for Schools responsible for their own admissions 25-60 Statistics showing how places were allocated for Reception 2012 61-63 Appeal Statistics 64 Description of Year Groups 65 List of Redbridge Primary, Infants and Junior Schools 66-68 Map of Redbridge showing the location of the Schools 69 Forms 70 Common Application Form 71-72 Supplementary Information Form: Avanti Court Primary School 73 Clore Tikva Jewish School 75 Ilford Jewish Primary School 77 Wanstead Church Primary School 79 Supplementary Information Form for all Redbridge Catholic Primary Schools as follows: 81-83 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary St Aidan’s Catholic Primary St Antony’s Catholic Primary St Augustine’s Catholic Primary St Bede’s Catholic Primary SS Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary Contact Details for Neighbouring Local Authorities 84 3 Online admissions: www.redbridge.gov.uk/eAdmissions Introduction This booklet is for children of primary school age and those who will start school for the first time between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 with dates of birth between 1.9.2008 and 31.08.2009. If your child was born between 1.9.2008 and 31.08.2009, you must apply for a place at a primary school by 15 January 2013. If you live in Redbridge please read this booklet as it gives you all the general information you need to know about applying for a primary school for your child. If you do not live in Redbridge, you should contact your own local authority, details on page 84. A full list of primary schools in Redbridge can be found on pages 66-68. If you have any queries about your child’s application for a place at a primary school, please contact Children’s Services either by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning to speak to the Primary Admissions Team on 020 8708 3147/3127. You can also write to Children’s Services, Primary Admissions Team, Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1NN. You can get an In Year Application form for older children and a separate booklet for those about to transfer from primary to secondary school from Children’s Services in Lynton House. How to make an application It is very important that you complete your application carefully and that you understand how your application will be considered. Further details on how applications are considered are on pages 12-19. Online Applications All Redbridge parents/carers can now apply online between 1 September 2012 and 15 January 2013 via: www.redbridge.gov.uk Here are just a few benefits for submitting an online application: ● It’s quick and easy to do. ● It’s safe to use. ● There is no risk that your application will get lost in the post. ● You will get an email confirmation that your application has been submitted ● The system helps you by checking for errors ● You can get text reminders ● You can get links to education and school websites. You can also access this booklet via the Redbridge Council website ● You will be sent an email with the results of your application during the evening of the 17 April 2013 (provided you submitted your application by the deadline). ● Access to your electronic application form means that you can work on it at a time that suits you. The information you add to your online application is automatically saved so that you can come back to it and make changes before you submit your application by the deadline which is Tuesday 15 January 2013 at 23:59hrs. 4 Online admissions: www.redbridge.gov.uk/eAdmissions On-line applications are easy as you only need to have an e-mail address to register with the eAdmissions system. If you don’t have an email address, it is easy to sign up for a free email account and more information on setting this up is available online at www.redbridge.co.uk. To apply online go to: www.redbridge.gov.uk Once you have registered on eAdmissions an e-mail will be sent to you with your username and instructions for you to follow. You will then get an e-mail with your password. t The link on your email will take you to the eAdmissions login page to start your application. Each page on your screen will explain what you need to do as clearly as possible and there are guidance notes to help you. t When you have completed your application YOU MUST SUBMIT it by the deadline of 15 January 2013. Once you have successfully submitted your completed application you will receive an e-mail confi rming details of your application and you will be given an Application Reference Number. t Once you have submitted your application, if you then go back and make any further changes, you MUST SUBMIT your application again, by the deadline date. t You will be sent an email with the results of your application during the evening of the 17 April 2013 (provided you submitted your application by the deadline). t You will need to wait for the detailed letter to tell you what to do next. This will be posted fi rst class on 17 April 2013 to all applicants whether applying online or on paper. 5 Online admissions: www.redbridge.gov.uk/eAdmissions REMEMBER – even when applying on-line you still need to submit 3 documentary proofs of residence see page 18 for more information. Please note: If you are applying for any faith school you should complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to evidence your faith commitment. There is an online link to the Redbridge primary schools’ SIFs so that you can download any that you need. If you are applying for a faith school outside Redbridge, please check with the other Authority whether their school also requires a SIF. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT THE FINAL VERSION OF YOUR APPLICATION FORM BY THE DEADLINE OF TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 2013. (eAdmissions closes at 23:59hrs) Make a note of your Username, Password and Application Reference Number Username: ....................................................................... Password: ........................................................................ Application Reference Number: ................................................................................................. 6 Online admissions: www.redbridge.gov.uk/eAdmissions Paper Applications If you prefer to apply on paper rather than online, there is a Common Application Form on page 71 & 72 at the back of this booklet, together with the Supplementary Information Form(s) for the Redbridge faith schools.