Admissions Procedures

Nursery Admissions

Children can be admitted into our Nursery the term after they become 3 years old. We run a cycle of 3 term admissions; September, January and April.  Parents/Carers are able to apply direct with the school by completing the admissions form below:-

Reception Admissions

Parents/Carers are able to either make their school applications online or download application forms through the following page on the Staffordshire County Council Website:

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

Online applications are now the preferred method of making a preference for schools at the normal age of entry. Parents/Carers who apply online are able to receive email notification of their school place on the national offer day, rather than through the post.

Children may be admitted into our Reception at the beginning of the Autumn Term of the school year in which they reach the age of five, (i.e. a child who reaches the age of four by 31 August may start in the Reception year group in September)

Please click the below link to view our Admissions Policy:-

Reception September 2024 Admissions

If you have a child that will be eligible to attend Reception in September 2024, please contact school directly on 01782 973820 if you would like to make an appointment to visit the school.  All applications for Reception September 2024 Admissions should be made via Staffordshire County Council.

Mid Year Admissions

Parents/Carers of children already of school age who are wishing to move to a Staffordshire school during the school year must complete a In-year application form.  This form can be downloaded directly from the Staffordshire County Council website or we will be happy to print a copy for you.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/In-year/In-year-school-admissions.aspx

At Squirrel Hayes First School a 'Personalised' approach to learning is at the very heart of all decisions made and actions taken.  All learners regardless of when they join or leave the school are entitled to a positive, stress free and effective induction procedure.  This ensures that all new learners are welcomed and supported appropriately, in order to meet their individual needs through a personalised learning programme.