There are 26 children in the Nursery at any one time.
All children are offered 15 hours of Government funded childcare.
Working parents are eligible to apply for an additional 15 hours on top of the universal 15 hours funded childcare. This is subject to specific criteria laid down by the HMRC.
Working parents who are not eligible for 15 hours on top of the universal 15 hours funded childcare can purchase additional childcare provision where available. This also includes Breakfast School Care and After School Care provision. Breakfast School Care hours are from 7:30am Monday to Friday. After School Care hours are until 5:45pm Monday to Friday.
Nursery provision at John Burns Primary School is made up of full time and part time places. Part time places are 15 hours per week.
Nursery Admission Arrangements for the Academic Year
We follow the criteria as set out in the London Borough of Wandsworth booklet “Starting School in Wandsworth”. As stipulated by Wandsworth, there is no automatic transfer from Nursery to Reception. A new application must be made for children applying for admission to Reception for September
Admission to Nursery - The Application Process
Children start Reception in the academic year (September to August) that they have their 5th birthday. We currently admit 30 children into our Reception class.
Admission to Reception - The Application Process
Admission to Reception for September
The closing date for on time applications is Saturday 15th January. If you live outside of Wandsworth, you should apply through your home borough.
Notification of outcomes for Admission to Reception for September
If you applied online you will have been emailed the outcome of your application on the evening of Tuesday 19th April from the London eAdmissions Team.
If you applied on a paper form, you will have received an outcome letter by first class mail on Friday 16th April.
A place will be offered at whichever of the schools is able to allocate your child a place using the published admission criteria. You will be asked to confirm that you accept the place offered.
How to apply for a school place during the school year
If you have moved into the area or require a place after the school year has begun, you will need to complete the relevant application form for ‘in-year’ admission.
The local authority will then process your application and send you a notification of whether or not a place can be offered.
For further information and to apply for a place or to be added onto a waiting list, please contact the London Borough of Wandsworth’s Pupil Services Department on 020 8871 7316 or email admissions@wandsworth.gov.uk.
How to apply for an in-year transfer to another school
If your child already has a place at the school but you want him/her to transfer to a different school in Wandsworth, you should discuss this with Mr Grogan before making an application.
If a change of school is necessary, you should find out if there are places available at other local schools by contacting the Pupil Services team. You will then need to complete an ‘in-year’ transfer application form.
Secandary School Admission
The London Borough of Wandsworth offers a wide variety of secondary schools. There are various types of school, and within these there are different types of places available.
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