School Admissions - Nursery Schools
Within Torfaen there are a range of settings available to nursery age children both maintained by the Authority and within the private and voluntary sector.
It is the Authority's policy to admit children to it's Nursery schools and nursery units (known as maintained nurseries) from the beginning of the term following a childs third birthday. (Autumn Term is 1st September - 31st December, Spring Term is 1st January - 31st March, Summer Term is 1st April - 31st August). Places are allocated on a part-time basis (morning or afternoon sessions only) for five days per week. In certain limited circumstances, full-time placements can be offered to 4 year olds.
If you choose for your child to attend a nursery in a voluntary or private sector which is approved by the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales, and registered as an education provider by the LEA, the Authority will fund your child's placement on a part-time basis (minimum 10 hours over 4 or 5 sessions per week). The level of funding will be comparable with that of a four year old in a maintained provision and this currently equates to £393 per term following a childs third birthday. Where a child attends a Private Day Nursery, parents will be responsible for any additional payments over and above the funding allocated by the LEA.
The closing date for September 2010 admissions is 9th October 2009. If parents/carers have not received a form, one can be obtained from the nursery school/unit or by contacting Kath Worwood on 01633 647344, and returned to the nursery school unit of their choice.
Parents will be notified of the outcome of their application via the school/unit of their choice.
Parents/carers choosing a private or voluntary setting should take the application form to the setting of their choice, who will apply for the funding on their behalf.
Full details of the Authority's Nursery provision can be found in the Schools Information Booklet| (pages 32-40) or by contacting Kath Worwood, Forward Planning and Performance on 01633 647344.
Details of nursery provision can also be obtained from head teachers of nursery schools or primary schools having nursery units.
Details of voluntary and private providers can be obtained from the leaders/managers of the playgroup and Private Nurseries or in the Schools Information Booklet| (page 26).
For further details on admission to playgroups, Cylch Meithrin and Private Day Nurseries, contact the Family Information Service| on 08000 196330.