ADMISSIONS

Our Nursery has a capacity of 52 places split across 26 the morning and the afternoon session. Children are eligible to start Nursery the term after their third birthday, we expect children to be fully toilet-trained, unless there are extenuating circumstances which would be agreed between the school and parents. All parents who wish to apply for a place will be required to complete an on-line application with the Vale of Glamorgan Council at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.

We offer a meeting and Nursery Open Day in the Summer Term for parents of new children who are due to start in September. This offers an opportunity for all parents to find out about our Nursery, meet staff, ask any questions you may have and have a look around. New children and parents are then invited to visit the school prior to their starting date, in small groups, allowing children to explore and offer time to help the children settle.

When your son/daughter is admitted, we will need to see their birth certificate, and you will be asked to complete a school admission form. We will also go through a questionnaire with you, in order to gain any background information about your child e.g any medical condition we need to be aware of, food allergies etc.

(see Nursery Handbook for further details)

We encourage all parents considering sending their child to the school to make an appointment to visit the school in order to discuss their child’s admission with the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team.  During the summer term prior to admissions, all new parents are invited to attend an introductory meeting about the school.  The children are able to spend some time with their new teacher and to become familiar with the overall environment of the school.

Children who live in our catchment area usually transfer to Llantwit Major School at the end of Year 6 however it is a parent’s decision and you are able to apply to the Secondary School of your choice at this time. Transition procedures are extremely strong within our cluster of schools and opportunities to familiarise pupils with Llantwit Major Comprehensive School begins in Year 4.

During the Autumn Term, pupils are given a booklet, produced by the LA about Secondary transfer, also a form to return to school stating your preferred choice.  To help with the transition pupils are visited by a range of staff from the School and make a number of visit to the school during school time.  In addition Year 6 staff work very closely with Year 7 staff.  Exchange visits regularly take place between Year 6 and Year 7 staff. The Schools have a strong Transition Plan which is in its third year. Pupils in Year 6 carry out bridging units during the summer term in readiness for the autumn term.