Timeline for Applications 2026/27 School Year
You can apply for a place here on the EA Website :
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/pre-school-admissions-guide
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Admissions criteria for Pre-schools published on the EA website.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Bright Sparks Open Day 2-3.30
Wednesday 7 January 2026 – at 12 noon
EA Connect opens for online applications for pre-school, submitting verification/supporting documents.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – at 12 noon
EA Connect closes for online punctual applications for pre-school.
Monday 26 January 2026 – by 4pm
Deadline for submitting verification/supporting documents via EA Connect. Final date for late applications.
Monday 23 March 2026
Notification of (Stage 1) outcome for Target Age application via email where one is held or by letter.
Pre-School Stage 2 Admissions application opens.
Wednesday 1 April 2026 - by 4pm
Deadline for Pre-School Stage 2 application/preference(s)/documents:
Additional preferences (treated as punctual) from applicants who are engaging in Stage 2 for a child(ren) not selected in Stage 1; or
New 1st time Target age application or pre-school application related to a Late P1 Deferral (treated as punctual); or
New 1st time Underage application (treated as late); or
Additional preference from an applicant who declined a Stage 1 offer (treated as late).
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Notification of (Stage 2) outcome (includes Underage application) via email where one is held or by letter.