The timeline for the Nursery admissions process 2021 for children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 is set out below.

Nursery applications open:     22 February 2021
Applications can be made by completing the Nursery Application form. A paper copy of the form is available from the school office on request. Completed applications can be emailed to admin@pottenend.herts.sch.uk or returned to the school office.

Nursery tours:     

Please email the school office admin@pottenend.herts.sch.uk to request a tour.  We look forward to meeting you.

Nursery applications close:     15 April 2021
Applications can be accepted at any point after 15 April 2021 but will be dealt with after on-time applications.

Nursery places offered: 
Places will be offered to families in a letter via email on 28 April 2021.

Accepting Nursery places:    

The deadline to accept a Nursery place is 7 May 2021.
We can continue to accept applications and allocate Nursery places to children, based on availability. Please contact the school office on 01442 865022 or via the following email: admin@pottenend.herts.sch.uk.

Continuing Interest:    
If there are more applications than the number of places available, parents/carers may request for their child’s name to be added to the waiting list. Any places which become available will be allocated according to the admission criteria above.

June/July 
Parents will be requested to:

• attend a Nursery induction meeting (date to be arranged)
• complete admission forms
• complete free early years funding applications
• complete early years pupil premium eligibility applications where appropiate
• bring children to ‘stay and play’ sessions (dates to be arranged)

September 2021
Staggered start sessions into the Nursery Class