Reception Information 2024
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Click on the below for further information:
- Headteacher welcome letter to Parents/Carers
- Parent / Carer Handbook 2023/2024
- Reception Handbook 2023/2024
- Bristol City Council Free School Meals form Apply for Free School Meals
Joining – Reception
All admissions to Reception must be submitted through the council. The only exception to this is “In Year” admissions which are after the school year has begun.
Reception admission timeline:
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
School visits are available for parents and carers. We would encourage all prospective parents and carers to visit to see the school at work.
15th JANUARY
The national deadline for applications. Any applications or changes received after this date are classed as “late” and won’t be considered until after all the “on time” applications have been processed. NOTE – Students already attending Bridge Learning Campus Nursery class DO NOT get an automatic place in Year R at Bridge Learning Campus. Parents and Carers must make an application for a YR place via the Council.
FEBRUARY-MARCH
Local Authorities liaise and allocate places based on our published admissions criteria (which can be found in our Admissions Policy here)
MID APRIL
National offer date. Local Authorities will inform their own residents of places offered, either by second class post or via email for online applications.
END APRIL
Parents must reply to offers made by this date. Once all responses received, late applications and changes of preferences can then be considered.
MID MAY
Local Authorities confirm final list of pupils to schools.
EARLY JUNE
Appeals are heard from any children who were unsuccessful in gaining a place. We understand that it can be unsettling when there is uncertainty about a school place, so we do our best to organise appeals as soon as we possible can, and certainly well before the national deadline of 6th July.
MAY
Calls and visits to pupils at their Nursery setting. This will help to allocate children to classes.
JULY
Parent and child sessions along with new parent information sessions are held during the school transition days. Class allocation, induction information and student forms are provided to parents.
EARLY SEPTEMBER
Home visits are held by the Early Years team. This is an important get to know you session for the teachers and also for parents/carers and their children.
2ND WEEK IN SEPTEMBER
Induction sessions begin and students begin to settle into their class. This is a key part of a child’s start to their school life.