School Admissions for Reception Class – September 2024
We are delighted that you may be interested in choosing Shincliffe CE Primary School for your child.
Our school website gives you a wealth of information about our school and I hope you are able to explore it.
We would be able to welcome parents to school for a tour during the school day, alternately, please do telephone or email us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer these. Please see the videos below for further information on Reception induction.
Very best wishes
Mr Philip Rumbles
Headteacher
Please find the “First Day Checklist” pack below. This contains information and forms which we will require to be completed and returned in September when your child starts school.
Reception Welcome Pack
Attendance Policy Information for Parents
Child Information Sheet
Cool Milk
School Template – Pupil Data Collection
E safety agreement
EV4 Form
EYFS Medical Advice
EYPP Eligibility – application Letter
First Day Check List
National Infant Fruit scheme Form
Photo consent
School Holidays 2024-2025
School Uniform Ordering Online
Statutory Framework For Early Years
School Admissions Procedure
Shincliffe CE Primary school has an admissions limit of 30 pupils per class from Reception to Year 6. Details about admissions can also be found in the school prospectus. All applications and admission decisions are made by Durham County Council, use these links for more information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions.
We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We would ask parents to discuss the identified needs with the school prior to starting so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure the school can meet any needs appropriately.
Children will usually attend the nearest appropriate school for their home address. However, some parents may wish their children to attend a different school. County Durham try to comply with parental requests wherever space is available in the requested school.
In summary the Admissions Criteria is:
- Children in Public Care
- Medical Reasons: Pupils with very exceptional factors directly related to school placement. Applications under this criterion should be supported by written evidence from a doctor
- Family Links: Pupils who have a sibling already attending the preferred school
- Distance: Pupils who live nearest the preferred school, measured by the shortest walking distance
Waiting Lists
If Shincliffe School is full parents may ask the Admissions Department at County Hall, Durham to add their child’s name to the waiting list. Names can be added to the waiting list at any time. When pupil numbers fall below the admission limit, children will be admitted from the list according to the priority order set out in the published criteria and not the length of time on the waiting list. Vacancies may arise at short notice and families on the waiting list should be prepared to take up a place as soon as it arises.
Appeals
If it has not been possible for Shincliffe CE School to offer a family a place for their child then the parents have the right to appeal against the decision of the Authority
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council and further information can be found in the school Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy and Equality Policy that can be found in the School Policies section of our website.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Applying for a school place if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan or a Statement of SEN
Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (or Statement of Special Education Needs) follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school. Please continue to complete Durham County Council’s parental preference form, as part of the admission process to a new school. You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs. The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting.
Shincliffe CE Primary School prides itself in being very inclusive and will endeavour to support every child.
If you have any questions about the SEND Local Offer or the School’s SEND Information Report please contact the school and we will try our best to help you.
