EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARDS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
ADMISSION TO PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Funded places are available in all nursery schools and nursery units in
primary schools and in some voluntary/private playgroups and day
nurseries for children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
Details of centres which provide funded places are contained in
information booklets prepared by the Education and Library Boards.
You should contact the Principals of schools or the leaders of the centres in which you are interested in
obtaining places. You will be given an information booklet and an application form.
The closing date for lodging an application form for a funded pre-school place is:
Wednesday 14 January 2015 (12 noon)
Remember
Only one official application form MUST be submitted for every child seeking a pre-school
place in September 2015. All preferences should be listed in order on this form.
ADMISSION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Any child whose 4th birthday falls
on or before 1 July 2015
will have reached compulsory school age in September 2015
and must commence primary education.
Parents of children in the above age-group should contact the Principals of the schools being considered for
attendance. The Principals will be in a position to provide an application form and other information
regarding admission.
The closing date for lodging an application form for a primary school place is:
Wednesday 14 January 2015 (12 noon)
Remember
Only one official application form MUST be submitted for every child seeking a primary
school place in September 2015. All preferences should be listed in order on this form.
If additional information is required or any difficulty is experienced parents should contact their local
Education & Library Board
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ADMISSION TO PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION – 2015/16 SCHOOL YEAR
Dear Parent
Pre-school places are available in a variety of settings funded by the Southern Education and
Library Board.
This booklet is specific to the council area where you live. It includes details of nursery schools and
nursery units attached to primary schools as well as voluntary and other pre-school playgroups and
private day nurseries with funded places. The booklet contains information about how to apply for a
place, the target group of children and the admissions criteria for the various pre-school settings.
The individual entry for each pre-school provider also lists any documents which may be required by
that setting in relation to how your child meets the admission criteria.
If you require booklet giving information about another council area you should approach a
school/playgroup/day nursery in that area which provides pre-school education or access this using
the web address given below.
If you have any enquiries please address you are advised to discuss these in the first instance with
the provider that you are listing as the first preference for your child. If you need further assistance
contact the Southern Education and Library Board’s Pre-School Helpline (028 3741 0088 or 028
3751 2309).
Copies of the booklets for other council areas are available on the website www.selb.org. Other
sources of help and information are detailed in the booklet.
May I remind you that children who have reached their fourth birthday by 1 July 2015 will have
reached compulsory school age and should be enrolled in P1 in a primary school or the preparatory
department of a grammar school.
I hope that your child enjoys his/her time in pre-school education.
Yours faithfully
Gavin Boyd
Chief Executive (Interim)
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COOKSTOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA
CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
List of Pre-School Settings in Cookstown District Council Area
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Glossary of Terms
2
Procedure for Enrolment and Further Information
3-11
Enrolment in Pre-School Education: Key Dates
12-13
Sample of Pre-School application form
14-15
Useful Numbers
16
Nursery Schools and Primary Schools with Nursery Units
17
Admissions policies - Controlled Nursery Schools
18-23
Admissions policies – Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
24-26
Admissions policies – Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
27-32
Admissions policy – Maintained Primary School with an Irish Medium Nursery Unit
33-34
Admissions policy – Grant Maintained Integrated Primary School with a Nursery Unit
35-37
Admissions policies – Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
38-60
List of Pre-School Settings in other Council Areas within the SELB
61-66
Pre-School Settings are listed in alphabetical order within the above groups.
The information in this booklet relates to the 2015/2016 school
year and is correct at 11 November 2014.
Please note: This booklet contains references to the Education and Library Boards (ELB’s). It is
planned that the five ELBs will be replaced with a single body which will assume the responsibilities
of the ELBs as they currently exist. Therefore all references in this booklet to the ELBs should be
interpreted as applying to the single body when it comes into operation.
Any reference in this booklet to parents or guardians includes any person who has parental
responsibility for a child as defined in the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.
PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN COOKSTOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA
Controlled Nursery School
Cookstown Nursery School
Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Moneymore Primary School
Orritor Primary School, Cookstown
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookstown
St Peter’s Primary School, Moortown
Grant Maintained Integrated Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Phoenix Integrated Primary School
Other Maintained Primary School with an Irish Medium Nursery Unit
Naíscoil Eoghain, Cookstown
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Ballinderry Bridge Playgroup, Cookstown
Beacon Playgroup, Cookstown
Bosco Playgroup, Cookstown
Discovering Kids, Moneymore
Jack and Jill Pre-School, Cookstown
Lissan Cross Community Playgroup, Cookstown
Little Acorns Playgroup, Coagh
Pomeroy Pre-School Playgroup
Tiny Tots Pre-School Education Centre, Cookstown
Tiny Tots Cross Community Playgroup, Stewartstown
Twinkle Playgroup, Ardboe
A list of Pre-School Settings in other Council Areas in the Southern Education and Library
Board may be found at the back of this booklet. The booklets for all Council Areas are
published on the Board’s website www.selb.org or may be requested by contacting the Pupil
and Parent Unit (028) 3751 2309 or (028) 3741 0088.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
Admissions
Criteria
The criteria drawn up by the Board of Governors of each school/management
of the voluntary or private provider and applied in order to select the children
to be admitted if the school/pre-school setting is over subscribed.
Controlled School
Controlled schools are managed and funded by the five ELBs through school
Boards of Governors (BoG). A BoG consists of representatives of transferors
along with representatives of parents, teachers and ELBs.
Enrolment Number The maximum number of children which a pre-school setting may have on its
register at any time, as determined by the Department of Education.
Independent
Appeal Tribunal
A tribunal set up by the Education and Library Board, but independent of it,
which hears appeals lodged by parents/guardians against the decisions of
Boards of Governors.
Integrated
School
These schools seek to add value to the education process by inviting
Protestants and Catholics to come together with other traditions in order to
improve their understanding of one another, their own cultures, religions and
values. Each grant maintained integrated school is managed by a Board of
Governors consisting of trustees or foundation governors along with parents,
teachers and DE representatives.
Irish-Medium
School
A school or unit within a school where teaching and learning takes place
through the Irish language.
Nursery Unit
An approved unit providing formal nursery education, managed as part of a
primary school.
Pre-school
Provider/Setting
Funded pre-school places are available from a range of providers in a variety
of settings – nursery schools, nursery units, reception classes in primary
places and voluntary and private playgroups and day nurseries in receipt of
funded places.
Socially
Disadvantaged
Circumstances
For the purposes of enrolment in pre-school this means a child whose parent
is in receipt of Income Support or Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance:
where an award of Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment
and Support Allowance and the Social Security Agency has confirmed that
the level of benefit remains the same then the parent should continue to be
treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When
parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have
their application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
Statutory
Criteria
Criteria which the law states that schools must apply before applying their
sub-criteria.
Sub-Criteria
If within one admission criterion there is oversubscription, some schools will
apply a clearly defined set of sub-criteria to identify the children to be
admitted.
Target Age
Children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
Underage
Children born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013.
Voluntary
Voluntary maintained schools are managed by a BoG nominated by trustees
Maintained School along with parents, teachers and ELB representatives.
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PROCEDURE FOR ENROLMENT AND FURTHER INFORMATION
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Which children qualify for pre-school education?
Pre-school places are available for those children who are in the target age group i.e. who were
born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (inclusive). If there are still places available
underage children i.e. those born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013 MAY also be admitted –
but funded places for these children are only available in nursery schools’ or nursery units’.
Voluntary/private settings normally accept children from three years of age but only those born
between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 will be eligible for a funded place. The target age groups
are outlined in the statutory criteria for each pre-school setting.
Priority will be given to children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed
admission.
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Where are pre-school places available and how do I obtain further information?
This booklet provides information on pre-school places available in:

Nursery Schools

Primary Schools with Nursery Units in the Board’s area

Voluntary/Private settings that have pre-school places funded by the Board (hereafter
called providers)
Funded pre-school places in the voluntary and private sector only applies to part-time provision
(normally 5 sessions per week, each lasting at least 2½ hours per day during the school year).
In nursery schools and primary schools with nursery units, attendance takes the form of full day
(4½ hours per day) or part-time (2½ hours per day, either morning or afternoon sessions). A
few schools have both full-time and part-time sessions. Information on the duration of
classes/sessions is listed in this booklet under the detail for each provider.
All funded pre-school education centres must follow common curricular guidance to plan and
organise the children’s learning and are inspected regularly by the Education and Training
Inspectorate.
Parents/guardians should be aware that pre-school providers may levy charges for certain
services offered (e.g. snacks, lunches, extra-curricular activities) once a child is admitted to a
pre-school setting. Any such charges should not relate to the delivery of the pre-school
curriculum, and for non-statutory providers (i.e. voluntary or private providers) should not relate
to the minimum period of 2.5 hours pre-school education which is funded by the Department of
Education. Charges may vary between providers, so parents/guardians may wish to clarify with
their preferred providers the extent of any applicable charges prior to submitting an application.
A child is only entitled to one funded place in a school or playgroup or private nursery
e.g. a child may not have a funded place in a playgroup in the morning and attend a
nursery school in the afternoon.

Reception Class Provision
In addition to the pre-school providers listed in this booklet some primary schools have reception
classes for children who have reached their 4th birthday but are under compulsory school age
(i.e. children born after 1 July 2011). Arrangements for admissions to these reception classes
are entirely different to those relating to nursery classes. Parents/Guardians may apply to both
using separate application forms for nursery and reception. Information is contained in the
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Primary School Admissions Information Booklets available from the primary school in which you
are interested or from the Open Enrolment Office.

Should I arrange for my child to transfer from a funded pre-school place to a
reception class in a primary school from his/her 4th birthday?
Department of Education advice is that this would not be in your child’s best interests.
Transferring your child to a reception class during the year is disruptive to his/her educational
and social development and should be avoided. In addition, advice from the Department’s
Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) is that while some reception provision is of a good
standard, the quality of provision across the sector is uneven.
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Paying Places
Many voluntary, private playgroups and private day nurseries may also have fee-paying places
available for pre-school children. The arrangements for admission as described in this booklet,
do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents/Guardians make direct contact with these providers.
While there is no guarantee that a child will receive a funded pre-school education place during
the child’s final year of pre-compulsory education, the objective of the Pre-School Education
Programme is to have a good quality pre-school education place for every child in the final year
of pre-compulsory education, whose parents/guardians wish to avail of such a place. While it
would be the Board’s wish to match provision to parental preference, it is recognised that a
minority of parents/guardians will not be able to access a funded place in their preferred
education setting.
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Must my child go to pre-school?
No. Pre-school education is not compulsory, however good quality pre-school education has
important benefits. Parents make application for a funded place on the understanding that
their child will attend for 5 days per week. This will enable your child to benefit fully from a
quality pre-school experience.
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Where can I get an application form?
Application forms can be obtained from any provider listed in this book (preferably your first
choice) or from the Board’s website: www.selb.org - Application for Admission to Pre-School
Education.
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Completion of Application Form
A sample copy of the application form is set out on 14 and 15. Only one application form can
be submitted and on it list all the providers where you would be willing to accept a place
(continue on a separate sheet if required). All parents seeking a funded pre-school place for
their child must complete an application form, even if their child’s name is already on a
waiting list for admission.
SECTION A
Complete your child’s name, date of birth, home address including house number and
postcode, and parent/guardian’s details.
SECTION B
This section allows you to list up to six preferences i.e. six places where you would consider
sending your child and to state the reasons for your preferences. You are strongly advised to
list more than one preference as there is no guarantee that you will be successful in obtaining a
place at your first preference provider as they may receive more applications than they have
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funded places. Only list the providers that are included in the Boards’ booklets and ensure that
the published name (not local name) is used. If a provider has more applications than places, it
must select children for admission by applying the admissions criteria. It is vitally important that
you give the provider all the information that is relevant to either the statutory criteria or the subcriteria determined by the provider. If all applicants meet the statutory criteria, it is the individual
provider’s sub-criteria that determine which children are selected for admission. These subcriteria could include whether the child has a family connection with the school/playgroup e.g. a
brother or sister previously attended, the distance of a child’s home to the school/playgroup,
etc.
If you do not put the information on the form as to how your child meets a particular criterion
then the provider cannot give your child consideration under this criterion. Some further
examples of relevant information are given on the form but you should examine the criteria of
those providers that you are listing as preferences, consider how your child meets these and
list this under each of your preferences and attach any verifying documents if requested by
each provider.
PREFERENCES
The legislation recognises up to two preferences to a provider where full-time and part-time
places are available. This means if you would prefer a full-time place for your child at a provider
but would also be willing to accept as a lower preference a part-time place you should name
that provider twice on the form. This can be consecutively but this is not necessarily the case,
e.g.
1
2
3
Provider A
Provider B
Provider A
full-time place
full-time place
part-time place
However, the legislation does not differentiate between a part-time morning session and a parttime afternoon session. The distribution of part-time places i.e. a morning or an afternoon
session is a matter for the provider.
Parents/Guardians should note that the independent appeal tribunal only has the power to
consider appeals against the allocation of full-time or part-time places. It does not have the
power to distinguish between a morning part-time and an afternoon part-time place.
SECTION C
The statutory criteria require providers to give preference to children from socially
disadvantaged circumstances in their target age year. This is defined by the Department of
Education as a child whose parent is in receipt of Income Support or Income-Based Jobseeker’s
Allowance: where an award of Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment and
Support Allowance and the Social Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit
remains the same, then the parent should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially
disadvantaged circumstances’. When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this
basis they must have their application form stamped by the Social Security Agency to confirm
they are in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment
Support Allowance where an award of Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an
Employment and Support Allowance and the level of benefit remains the same.
NB The onus is on parents/guardians to ensure that the form is stamped and submitted
to the first preference setting on or before 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 January 2015.
SECTION D
Read the declarations, sign and date the form. If you are in any doubt or there are points which
you wish to clarify attach an explanatory note. If a parent/guardian gives false or misleading
information (e.g. date of birth, home address) and because of this the child obtains a place, the
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place will be withdrawn. If you are in doubt you should check with the first preference
Principal/Playgroup Leader and/or obtain advice from the Board.
VERIFYING DOCUMENTS

Birth Certificates are required with the application form.
Some providers request other verification documents with the application form. Others indicate
that they may contact parents/guardians if they require further documentation.
Please read the admissions criteria carefully, not just for your first preference provider
but for all the providers named on your application form.
Where documents are requested before/during the process, acceptance will be conditional on
documents being supplied. It is important that they are submitted within the timescale
requested by the school/provider.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide verifying documents
according to the required deadline may result in either the withdrawal of a place or the inability
of a provider to offer a place.
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Who do I return the form to?
The form must be completed and returned with a copy of your child’s birth certificate to your
first preference provider on or before 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 January 2015.
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Admissions Procedure
(a)
How do pre-school providers decide who to accept?
If a pre-school provider has sufficient places all eligible children will be accepted. If a provider
has more applications than funded places it will be required, by law, to give priority to:
i.
children from socially disadvantaged circumstances* in their final pre-school year i.e. born
between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (inclusive);
ii.
children not falling within sub-paragraph (i) in their final pre-school year;
and who at the time of their proposed admission will not have a pre-school education
place, whether full-time or part-time, at another school or any other premises.
*A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in
receipt of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of
Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment and Support Allowance and
the Social Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then
the parent should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged
circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have
their application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
Pre-school providers will implement this legal requirement through application of the statutory
admission criteria. If there are more applications meeting a particular statutory criterion than
there are places available then the provider will select between these applicants by applying
their own sub-criteria. These sub-criteria normally differ from setting to setting.
The admissions procedure is in two stages:
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Stage 1 of the procedure (Wednesday, 14 January 2015 – Friday, 17 April 2015) deals only
with target age children.
Stage 2 of the procedure (Monday, 20 April 2015 – Friday, 29 May 2015) deals with those
target age children who did not secure a place in Stage 1 and who have now nominated further
preferences from a list of settings with vacant places and those children not yet in their target
age year i.e. underage.
NB: A target age child will always get priority over a penultimate pre-school age child (i.e.
underage) during the admissions procedure.
(b) Application of the criteria/procedure
STAGE 1 - (Wednesday, 14 January 2015 – Friday, 17 April 2015)
At stage one only applications for children in their target age year will be considered.

If there are more places available than there are applications, then the provider will
accept all these applications.

If there are more applications than places available, then the Board of
Governors/Management Committee must select children for admission by firstly applying the
statutory criteria in order and, if necessary, their sub-criteria. The application forms of those
children not selected will be returned to the Board for onward transmission to the next
provider named on the application form.
This procedure continues until: The child is selected by a provider named on the form.
 All preferences named have not selected the child.
 The time allowed for Stage 1 has elapsed.
During Stage 1 - Changes of preferences in Exceptional Circumstances/New
applications/ Additional information
Apart from those necessitated by exceptional circumstances, no changes of preference will be
processed during Stage 1. If you wish to change your preference, for any reason other than in
exceptional circumstances, you must withdraw the original application and submit a new
application. If this occurs after 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 your new application
will be treated as a late application.
If you wish to change your preference because of exceptional circumstances (eg) change of
address which necessitates a change of preference, you must submit a written request to the
Board by 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 for a change of preference for approval by
the Board along with verification of the exceptional circumstances. If approved, the Board will
amend the original application form and send it to the new first preference provider.
If the original form was received on time by the original first preference provider, it will be
regarded by the new first preference provider as a punctual, first preference application. The
final date by which the Board will process any changes necessitated by exceptional
circumstances is Wednesday, 18 March 2015 at 4.00 pm.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 at 4.00 pm is also the final date by which the Board will process
any additional information, or new applications. After this date, changes of preference in
exceptional circumstances/additional information/new applications will not be processed until
Stage 2 (Monday, 20 April 2015 – Friday, 29 May 2015).
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Recalling children refused admission within Stage 1
If any places subsequently become available in an oversubscribed setting (between Monday,
20 April 2015 – Friday, 29 May 2015) these places should be re-allocated immediately to any
children refused admission in Stage 1 and according to their place in the rank order at the end
of Stage 1.
STAGE 2 - (Monday 20 April 2015 - Friday 29 May 2015)

At this stage school based providers with places available consider applications received for
target aged children who were unplaced at the end of Stage 1 and who have now nominated
further preferences and applications received for underage children along with any new
applications.

Voluntary and private providers with places available will consider applications for target age
children who were unplaced at the end of Stage 1 who have now nominated further
preferences and any new applications from target aged children. These settings are not
permitted to consider applications from underage children.

The procedure similar to that described for Stage 1 will operate.
During Stage 2 - Changes of preferences in Exceptional Circumstances/New
applications/Additional information
Apart from those necessitated by exceptional circumstances, no changes of preference will be
processed during Stage 2. If you wish to change your preference, for any reason other than in
exceptional circumstances, you must withdraw the original application and submit a new
application. If this occurs after 4.00 pm on Friday, 1 May 2015 your new application will be
treated as a late application in Stage 2.
If you wish to change your preference because of exceptional circumstances eg change of
address, which necessitates a change of preference, you must submit a written request to the
Board by 4.00 pm on Friday, 8 May 2015 for approval, along with verification of the
exceptional circumstances. If approved, the Board will amend the original application form and
send it to the new first preference provider.
Friday, 8 May 2015 at 4.00 pm is also the final date by which the Board will process any new
applications/additional information. After this date, changes of preference in exceptional
circumstances/additional information/new applications should be communicated directly to the
provider(s) of your choice for consideration after Friday, 29 May 2015.
In the case of target age children if the application form/further preferences form was received
by the Board/provider by 4.00 pm on Friday, 1 May 2015, it will be regarded by the new first
preference provider as a punctual, first preference application in Stage 2.
In the case of underage children if the original application form was received by 12.00 noon on
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 by the original first preference provider it will be regarded by the
new first preference provider as a punctual, first preference application in Stage 2. The final
date by which the Board will process any changes necessitated by exceptional circumstances
is Friday, 8 May 2015 at 4.00 pm.
Except in relation to the appeals procedure, the Pre-School Admission Procedure concludes on
Friday, 29 May 2015.
WAITING LISTS
Please refer to each individual providers policy if you wish your child’s name to be
placed on a waiting list should a vacancy arise in an over-subscribed provider after
29 May 2015.
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(c) When would my application be considered late?
Stage 1: Wednesday, 14 January 2015 – Friday, 17 April 2015
Consideration of applications from target age children ONLY (i.e. born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012).
If your application is received after 12 noon on the 14 January 2015 your application will be
considered late and will not be considered until all punctual target age applications are
considered. If the setting has less applications than available places (i.e. undersubscribed) your
child will be offered a place.
Please note Due to the restrictions of the timetable, it may not be possible to process all the
preferences listed on an application form by Friday, 17 April 2015. If your application is
received after Wednesday, 18 March 2015 it will not be considered until Stage 2 of the
procedure.
Boards do not have the discretion to treat an application received after 12 noon on 14 January
2015 as punctual.
Stage 2: Monday, 20 April 2015 – Friday, 29 May 2015
Consideration of new applications and additional preferences from target age children not
placed in Stage 1. Applications from children in their penultimate pre-school year (i.e.
underage) will also be considered at this stage in Nursery Schools and Nursery Units only.
Unplaced target aged children whose application was ‘late’ in Stage 1 can now be treated on
an equal basis with all other applications in Stage 2.
Any new applications/additional information/additional preferences received after 4.00 pm on
Friday, 1 May 2015 will be considered as ‘late’ in Stage 2. Whilst these will be processed up
until Friday, 8 May 2015 they will not be considered until all punctual target age applications are
considered.
Any new applications/additional information/additional preferences received after 4.00 pm on
Friday, 8 May 2015 will not be considered until after close of procedure on Friday, 29 May
2015.
Please note Due to the restrictions of the timetable, it may not be possible to process all the
preferences listed on an application form by Friday, 29 May 2015.
Underage Applicants (children born between 2 July 2012 – 1 July 2013)
If your application is received after 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 it is late and will
only be considered in Stage 2 of the process if the settings listed are undersubscribed.
(d) When will I be notified?
There are two dates of notification:
i.
Stage 1 – Target Age Children (i.e. born between 2 July 2011 – 1 July 2012)
Providers will issue letters to this group on Friday, 17 April 2015 advising parents/guardians
whose children they are accepting. The Board will also advise parents/guardians of children
not selected by any provider and will include information regarding places available, if any, and
a request form for further preferences at Stage 2.
ii.
Stage 2 – Young Children (i.e. born between 2 July 2012 – 1 July 2013)
Providers will issue letters to this group on Friday, 29 May 2015 advising parents/guardians
whose children they are accepting AND to all other selected applicants (i.e. those pre-school
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children not selected at Stage 1). The Board will also advise parents/guardians of children not
selected by any provider and will include information regarding places available, if any.
(e) When will any document(s) that I have attached to my application form be returned
to me?
All original documents will be returned to you by the provider where your child is placed. The
Board will return all documents to those who have been unsuccessful in securing a pre-school
place on Friday, 29 May 2015.
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Can I submit more than one application?
NO. If you submit more than one application form you will have made a false declaration. In the
event that parents are discovered to have lodged more than one application form, then the first
application lodged will be treated as the formal expression of parental preference and all other
application forms will not be processed.
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Can I indicate preferences for settings in different Board areas on the same form?
Yes. All Boards operate the same system.
10 Can I indicate a preference for a non-funded place on the form?
The open enrolment procedure only relates to the provision of funded places. If you are
interested in a paying place at a voluntary or private provider you should contact the
provider directly. If you do name a paying place on the application form, the Board will not
process this preference but will uplift the next preference listed that has funded places and
process accordingly.
11 Do I need to complete a new application form if my child is already attending a Nursery
School/Unit?
Yes. There will be no automatic entitlement to a second year pre-school education placement.
12 Appeals
(a) Can I appeal against a decision not to admit my child?
Only in the case of applications made to a nursery school or nursery unit can you appeal to an
Independent Appeal Tribunal. However, the Tribunal’s powers are limited. An appeal can only
be brought on the grounds that the school’s criteria were not applied or were not correctly
applied in deciding to refuse a child admission to the school/unit.
There is no right of appeal to the Independent Appeal Tribunal against a decision by a private
or voluntary provider or where a parent has indicated a preference for a morning part-time
place and an afternoon part-time place is offered (or vice versa).
(b) Appeal Tribunals
An Independent Appeal Tribunal only has the power to consider appeals against the allocation
of a full-time or a part-time place. It does not have the power to distinguish between a morning
part-time and an afternoon part-time place, therefore there is no right of appeal.
Members can only consider information available to the Board of Governors at the time it made
its decision. New evidence cannot be considered.
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(c) How do I appeal?
You must lodge your intention to appeal in writing to:
The Clerk of the Independent Admission Appeal Tribunal (Nursery)
Southern Education & Library Board
3 Charlemont Place
The Mall
ARMAGH
BT61 9AX
Or by e-mail to:[email protected]
The intention to appeal must be received in writing not later than:
4.00 pm on Friday, 1 May 2015 for Stage 1 children
4.00 pm on Friday, 12 June 2015 for Stage 2 children
Please give your child’s name, date of birth and the nursery school(s)/unit(s) that you wish to
appeal against.
NB: At the time of going to print, this booklet provides details of presently approved preschool providers. It should be noted however that providers can withdraw from the scheme.
The Department of Education has indicated that in order to qualify for funded places a
provider must have enrolled at least 8 children in their immediate pre-school year.
Parents/Guardians should be aware therefore that providers can be required to withdraw, or
may withdraw voluntarily, from the scheme at any time. In the unlikely event that this
happens the Board will uplift the next preference listed that has funded places and process
accordingly.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOKLET RELATES TO THE 2015/16 SCHOOL YEAR AND ALL
INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT.
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ENROLMENT IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION: KEY DATES
STAGE 1
(Wednesday, 14 January 2015 – Friday, 17 April 2015)
CONSIDERATION OF TARGET AGE CHILDREN ONLY
(i.e. children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012)
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
(not later than 12 noon)
Closing date for receipt of parents’/guardians’ application
forms to first preference providers.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
(not later than 4 pm)
Final date for receipt and consideration of new
applications (will be considered as a late application),
additional information and changes of preference in
exceptional circumstances within Stage 1. Anything
received after this date will not be considered until Stage
2 (i.e. after 17 April 2015).
Friday, 17 April 2015
Issue of letters by providers advising parents/guardians
of the setting for which their target age children have
been accepted;
and
Issue of letters by the Education Boards advising
parents/guardians of those target age children who have
not been offered a place, advising where places are still
available (if any) and how to apply for these.
Friday, 1 May 2015
(not later than 4pm)
Final date for notice of intention to appeal against
*nursery schools’/units’ decisions to be received by
Boards in respect of children not selected for admission
during Stage 1.
*(ONLY applies to Nursery Schools/Units as there is no
right of appeal against a voluntary/private provider.)
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ENROLMENT IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION: KEY DATES (cont’d)



STAGE 2
(Monday, 20 April 2015 – Friday, 29 May 2015)
CONSIDERATION OF:
TARGET AGE CHILDREN WHO WERE UNPLACED IN STAGE 1 FOR WHOM
FURTHER PREFERENCES HAVE BEEN NOMINATED;
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR TARGET AGE CHILDREN; AND
ALL UNDERAGE CHILDREN
Friday, 1 May 2015
(not later than 4 pm)
Date by which additional preferences for unplaced target
age children are to be returned to Boards.
New
applications or additional preferences received after this
date will be considered as ‘late’ and will not be
considered in Stage 2 until all punctual target age
applicants have been processed.
Friday, 8 May 2015
(not later than 4 pm)
Final date for receipt and consideration of new
applications, additional information and changes of
preference in exceptional circumstances within Stage 2.
After this date any new applications/additional
information/changes of preference should be sent directly
to the provider(s) of the parent’s choice for consideration
after 29 May 2015.
Friday, 29 May 2015
Issue of letters by providers advising parents of the
setting for which their child has been accepted;
and
Issue of letters by Boards advising parents whose
children have not been offered a place and advising
where places are still available (if any).
Friday, 12 June 2015
(not later than 4pm)
Final date for notice of intention to appeal against
*nursery schools’/units’ decisions to be received by
Boards in respect of children not selected for admission
during Stage 2.
*(ONLY applies to Nursery Schools/Units as there is no
right of appeal against a voluntary/private provider.)
NOTE: A target age child will always get priority over an underage applicant during the
Admission Process (From 14 January 2015 to 29 May 2015).
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FOR PRE-SCHOOL USE
Received by 1st preference provider
EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARDS OF NI
Date
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO PRE-SCHOOL
EDUCATION IN THE 2015/16 SCHOOL YEAR
Time
Initials
Birth Certificate checked & attached
Target Age
Underage
Please read the Board’s Information Booklet(s) before completing this form. Pay particular attention to the guidance on
completing the form and the Admissions Criteria of the schools/playgroups/private nurseries which you are nominating as
preferences. Schools/playgroups/private nurseries are hereafter called providers. This form only refers to applications to
providers with places funded by a Board.
PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLACK INK
SECTION A
YOUR CHILD
Child’s Surname* ___________________________
Child’s Forename(s)*
(*as recorded on birth certificate)
Boy 
Girl
Child’s Date of Birth _______________ BIRTH CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM
Name(s) of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms
Child’s Home Address __________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ Postcode ____________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Tel Number: (Home)___________________ (Work)_________________ (Mobile)________________
SECTION B PREFERENCES, SESSIONS, AND REASONS FOR PREFERENCE
Before completing this section you should read the admissions criteria. Providers cannot be held responsible for refusing
your child a place if you do not detail the relevant information on this form or do not attach any documentation
requested. Relevant information MAY include: nearest provider to child’s home; living in Parish; eldest child;
brother(s)/sister(s) are attending or have attended; details of special circumstances (evidence may be required).
Where a school provider has both full-time and part-time sessions you may have to list the school twice as a preference.
Under SESSION below please record your preferences – tick FT (Full-time) or PT (Part-time).
(NOTE: FT is usually 4½ hours per day, 5 days per week. PT is usually 2 ½ hours per day, 5 days per week)
If you do not nominate sufficient preferences there is a possibility your child will not secure a pre-school place.
PREFERENCES State Name of Provider and reasons
for preference which relate to Admissions Criteria
(continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
SESSION (see above)
(FT or PT)
please tick 
FT
1st ______________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
FT
2nd _____________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
FT
3rd _____________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
FT
4th _____________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
FT
5th _____________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
FT
6th _____________________________________________
OR
PT
Reasons for preference: _________________________________________________________________
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For Board Use
Selected
Not
Selected
PLEASE READ THE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ALL PROVIDERS NAMED OVERLEAF AND LIST BELOW THE
DOCUMENTS, IF ANY, WHICH YOU ARE ATTACHING TO THIS FORM.
If you have further preferences please continue on a separate sheet and put the name of your child at the top.
Please tick if further preferences are attached:
Please tick if your child is being assessed for Special Educational Needs
SECTION C
SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE
If you are claiming priority because of social disadvantage you MUST take this form to your local Social Security
Office where the information below will be completed. The providers will not be able to give priority unless the box
below has been stamped by the Social Security Agency.
Entitled to Income Support
Entitled to Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
Entitled to Employment Support Allowance (*providing the conditions below are met)
NB:
*A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt of Income Support
or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an
Employment and Support Allowance and the Social Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit
remains the same then the parent should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged
circumstances’.
Name of person holding entitlement:
____________________________________________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE OFFICIAL STAMP
Certified by _______________________
Date _____________________________
SECTION D
DECLARATION
I confirm that:(a) This form is used to list all providers regardless of board area.
(b) This is the ONLY application form submitted for pre-school education in respect of the child named overleaf.
NB: In the event that parents/guardians are discovered to have lodged more than one application form, then the first application
lodged will be treated as the formal expression of parental preference and all other application forms will not be considered.
(c) I have read the published Admissions Criteria of the providers nominated overleaf.
(d) I am aware that my child can only avail of ONE funded place in a school/playgroup or private nursery.
(e) The address I have given is the child’s home address and NOT the address of a child minder/another relative or a
business address.
(f) I understand that it is my responsibility to provide all relevant information on or attached to this application form.
(g) The details I have given on this form are correct. I am aware if a place is awarded on the basis of false information it
will be withdrawn.
Signed
(Parent/Guardian)
Date
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE FIRST PREFERENCE PROVIDER NO LATER THAN
12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2015
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT – The information on this form is required by the Board for the purpose of processing
your application. The information is covered by the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. Your signature to the form
is deemed to be an authorisation by you to allow the Board to process and retain the information for the purpose(s) stated.
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USEFUL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Contact details for the Transfer Officers located within each ELB and for the
Department’s School Access Team are provided below:Mrs Patricia Hughes
Belfast Education & Library Board
40 Academy Street
BELFAST
BT1 2NQ
Tel; 028 90564080
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.belb.org.uk
Mrs Maxine Harris
North Eastern Education & Library Board
County Hall
182 Galgorm Road
BALLYMENA
BT42 1HN
Tel: 028 25662306
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.neelb.org.uk
Mrs Mairead Maguire
Southern Education & Library Board
3 Charlemont Place
ARMAGH
BT61 9AZ
Tel: 028 37512200
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.selb.org
Mrs Florence McCaw
South-Eastern Education & Library Board
Grahamsbridge Road
Dundonald
BELFAST
BT16 2HS
Tel: 028 90566200
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.seelb.org.uk
Mrs Liane Armstrong
Western Education & Library Board
Campsie House
1 Hospital Road
OMAGH
BT79 0AW
Tel: 028 82411571
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.welbni.org
Department of Education
School Access Team
Rathgael House
Balloo Road
BANGOR
BT19 7PR
Tel: 028 91279326
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.deni.gov.uk
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NURSERY SCHOOLS AND
PRIMARY SCHOOLS WITH
NURSERY UNITS
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Cookstown Nursery School
Coolnafrankie Estate
Cookstown
BT80 8PF
52 full-time places
8.45 am to 1.30 pm
A mid-day meal is available for pupils
in full-time attendance
Telephone: (028) 8676 4451
Principal: Mrs J A Thompson
Ages 2 to 4
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION
TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Governors, which includes the Principal, draws up the admissions criteria and it is
their responsibility to apply these criteria.
In the event of there being more applications than places available the Board of Governors will apply
the admissions criteria in the order indicated below to identify which children are to be admitted.
In selecting children for admission children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed
admission will be selected for admission before those not so resident.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form. The provision of false or incorrect
information or the failure to provide information within the deadlines set by pre-schools can result in
the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place on the part of any pre-school nominated on
the applicant’s application form.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Cookstown Nursery School is the
Controlled Nursery School nearest to the child’s home.
2
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Cookstown Nursery School is not the
Controlled Nursery School nearest to the child’s home.
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
3
Children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Cookstown Nursery School is the
Controlled Nursery School nearest to the child’s home.
4
Children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Cookstown Nursery School is not the
Controlled Nursery School nearest to the child’s home.
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Should there be more applications than places available when the above criteria are applied the
following sub-criteria will be applied in the order indicated to identify the children to be selected for
admission:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(a)
Children whose parent is a member of the staff at the school.
(b)
Children previously enrolled in Cookstown Nursery School.
(c)
Children whose brothers/sisters previously attended the school.
(d)
Children who have a brother/sister already attending a school on the campus.
(e)
First child in the family.
In the application of all criteria children whose parents have listed Cookstown Nursery
School as their first preference will be given priority.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria the children to be selected
for admission will be identified by giving priority to chronological age starting with the
eldest.
It is up to the parents to indicate clearly on their application form if a brother/sister have
previously attended Cookstown Nursery School or if they have a child already at another
school in the campus. If required Cookstown Nursery School will check information about a
child at another school in the campus.
CHILDREN IN THEIR PENULTIMATE PRE-SCHOOL YEAR
In the event of there being places remaining after applying the criteria to all children in their final
pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (inclusive), those remaining
places will be allocated to children in their penultimate pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2
July 2012 and 1 July 2013 (inclusive). The places will be allocated according to chronological age,
beginning with the oldest.
Where two or more children have the same date of birth (except twins or other multiple births) final
selection will be on the basis of alphabetical order of the surnames. If two or more children have the
same surname the alphabetical order of the first forename will be used and if required thereafter
subsequent forenames.
Note 1
Home is the child’s permanent place of residence.
address.
It is not the child-minder’s or a relative’s
Note 2
Distance to the child’s home and to other controlled nursery schools will be as measured in a
straight line on an Ordnance Survey Map.
Note 3
The school expects that all children except those with significant special educational needs will be
toilet-trained by the time of admission. If difficulties are likely to be encountered during school-time
it is expected that parents will make the Principal aware of the situation before the child commences
attendance.
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The school’s policy on the consideration of applications after the admission procedure
concludes on Friday 29th May 2015 is detailed below:
Should a vacancy arise after Friday 29th May 2015 all applications for admission to 2015-2016 that
were initially refused, new applications, late applications and applications where new information
has been provided will be treated equally and the published criteria applied. This waiting list will be
in place until 30th June 2016.
The school will contact you in writing if your child gains a place in the school by this method. Your
child’s name will be automatically added to the list. Please contact the school if you wish for your
child’s name to be removed from the list.
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Moneymore Primary School
Nursery Unit
Northland Drive
Moneymore
MAGHERAFELT
BT45 7QT
26 full-time places
8.45 am to 1.15 pm
Telephone: (028) 8674 8362/7775
Fax:
(028) 8674 8982
Email:
[email protected]
Principal: Mrs A Cunningham, BEd Hons, MEd, PQH (NI)
Chairman of Board of Governors: Rev A Stringer
Ages 2 to 4
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION
TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to an Admissions
Committee consisting of the Principal and three Governors subject to the final approval of the full
Board of Governors. Any reference herein to the term the Board of Governors includes any SubCommittee appointed by the Board of Governors for the purposes of applying the admissions
criteria.
All children in the local community are welcome to avail of the opportunity to be involved in preschool education through attendance at the nursery unit. The indication of a preference for this
nursery unit is an acknowledgement that parents accept the philosophy, ethos, policies, complaints
and discipline procedures of the nursery unit.
In selecting children for admission, children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed
admission will be selected for admission to the unit before any child not so resident.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Admission to the nursery unit will be by application. In the event of there being more applications
than places available, the Board of Governors will apply the admissions criteria in the order
indicated below.
CHILDREN BORN BETWEEN 2 JULY 2011 AND 1 JULY 2012
1
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2
Children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
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Should there be more applications than places available when the above criteria are applied, the
following sub-criteria will be applied in the order indicated to identify the children to be selected for
admission:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(i)
Children who will have brothers or sisters in attendance at the school during 2015/2016
school year (see note 3).
(ii)
Sons or daughters of employees at Moneymore Primary School or St Patrick’s Primary
School, Moneymore.
(iii)
First or only child in the family.
(iv)
Children whose brothers and sisters previously attended the school or nursery unit (see note
4).
(v)
Children whose parents have listed Moneymore Nursery Unit as their first preference.
In the event that there are fewer applicants complying with a particular criterion than there are
places available or remaining, those applicants complying with that criterion will be admitted and the
next criterion will be applied to the remaining applicants.
In the event that there are more applicants complying with a particular criterion than there are
places available or remaining those applicants complying with that criterion will be selected using
the following tie-breaker until the available places are filled. The remaining applicants will be
eliminated.
Children will be selected for admission on the basis of initial letter of surname (as entered on Birth
Certificate) in the order set out below:
HZDTQPYFMKALUJCXOSEVIRGBWN
This order was determined by a randomised selection of the letters of the alphabet, (selection with a
clear audit trail).
In the event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter the subsequent letters of the surname
will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the alphabetical order of
the initials of the forenames will be used.
CHILDREN BORN BETWEEN 2 JULY 2012 AND 1 JULY 2013
3
Children born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013. In the event of oversubscription
occurring children will be selected for admission using the same order of randomised
selection of letters as above.
Applicants should note that where a familial relationship (i.e. having a brother or sister attending or
having attended the school) qualifies it for admission, then that relationship will be verified. To
enable the Board of Governors to verify family relationships, all applicants using these criteria to
gain admission, need to include the name, DOB and approximate dates of attendance of that older
brother or sister at the school. This should be included within the application form or attached as
additional information prior to the submission of the application form.
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Note 1
The school expects that all children, except those with significant educational needs, will be toilet
trained by the time of admission. If difficulties are likely to be encountered during school time, it is
expected that parents will make the Principal and Class Teacher aware of the situation before the
child commences attendance.
Note 2
It is important that parent(s)/guardian(s), when submitting the application form; give all the relevant
supporting information and written evidence that may be needed including the child’s birth
certificate. Inaccurate or misleading information provided on or attached to an application form may
prejudice the offer of a place and may lead to the withdrawal of any place awarded to an applicant
who has thereby gained an improper advantage.
Note 3
For purposes of sub-criterion (i); attendance at the school is defined as attendance at Moneymore
Primary School, Primary One to Seven.
Note 4
For purposes of sub-criterion (iv); attendance at the school is defined as attendance at Moneymore
Primary School, Primary One to Seven, or the Nursery Unit with names of siblings and dates
provided.
If parents have any difficulty in completing the form, then they should consult Mrs Cunningham, the
Principal of Moneymore Primary School and Nursery Unit.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMISSION
During the Summer Term, parents of children to be admitted to the nursery unit in September will be
invited to meet the teacher and be provided with additional information. Children who are awarded
places in the nursery unit will be invited to an Induction Morning.
In September, admission will be staggered over a number of weeks. Parents will be advised of
when their children are due to start at the parents’ induction meeting or by letter.
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Orritor Primary School Nursery Unit
249 Orritor Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 9NE
26 full-time places
9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Telephone No: (028) 867 51412
Fax No:
(028) 867 51012
Principal: Mr K S Wright, B Ed, DASE, M.Ed.
Chairman of Board of Governors: Mr Wilbert Mayne
Nursery Teacher: Miss Sarah Thompson, B Ed (Hons)
Nursery Assistant: Mrs Deborah Ferry, NVQ III
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION
TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to the Principal the
responsibility for applying these criteria. Any reference herein to the term the Board of Governors
includes the Principal for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
Admission to the nursery class will be by application and places will be allocated according to
separate criteria from those of the mainstream primary classes. These criteria are reviewed each
year and published prior to application forms being available.
The indication of a preference for this school is an acknowledgement that parents accept the
philosophy, ethos, policies and discipline procedures of the school.
Parents wishing to view the school should contact the Principal for an appointment.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
The Board of Governors will apply the following criteria to identify which children are to be admitted
to the nursery class. The specific criteria are reviewed each year and are published prior to
receiving applications. In selecting children for admission, children resident in Northern Ireland at
the time of their proposed admission to the school will be selected for admission to the school
before any child not so resident.
1
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Orritor Primary School is the Controlled
School nearest to the child’s home providing nursery education.
2
Other children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July
2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
3
Children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and for whom Orritor Primary School is the Controlled
School nearest to the child’s home providing nursery education.
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4
Other children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July
2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
5
Children born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013 for whom Orritor Primary School is the
Controlled School nearest to the child’s home providing nursery education.
6
Other children born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013.
Should there be more applications than places available when the above criteria are applied the
following sub-criteria will be applied in the indicated order to identify the children to be selected for
admission:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(i)
Children previously enrolled in Orritor Nursery Unit.
(ii)
Children who will have brothers or sisters in attendance at Orritor Primary School during the
2015/2016 school year.
(iii)
Children whose brothers and sisters previously attended the school.
(iv)
Sons or daughters of permanent full-time employees at the school.
(v)
Children who have listed Orritor as their first preference.
(vi)
Children with special circumstances (social, medical or other problems) that necessitate
admission to Orritor Primary School rather than any other primary school. The special
circumstances must be made known at the time of application, preferably in writing, and
should be personal to the child and must be supported by independent and appropriate
documentation, providing evidence of the circumstances being described as being
exceptional. The Board of Governors reserves the right to seek confirmation of the special
circumstances from a statutory body.
(vii)
Chronological age starting with the oldest.
WAITING LIST
In the event of the school being oversubscribed, a waiting list will operate. Should a place become
vacant after the beginning of the school year, priority will be given to;

Children who are of final pre-school year age i.e. 3 years old before July 1 (inclusive) of the
year in which they will start nursery.

Children who applied to the unit in the first instance and been unsuccessful due to admission
numbers having been filled.
The normal criteria and sub-criteria will then be used to prioritise these admissions.
Sub-criterion (vii) will also be used as a deciding factor should oversubscription occur when any of
the sub-criteria (i) to (vi) are applied.
Information regarding admissions for all schools in the area is available from the SELB or can be
viewed in the school office.
NOTE: As part of the process, applicants should note that where an address contained within an
application qualifies it for admission, then that address may have to be verified. To enable the
Board of Governors to verify addresses, all applicants may be required to provide any two of the
following four documents:
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a) a bank or building society statement which shows the address at which the child is resident;
b) a utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas, Television License, telephone) which shows the address at
which the child is resident;
c) a letter awarding Child Benefit to the child or another letter relating to this benefit;
d) the child’s Medical Card.
This is in addition to the standard requirement to provide a Birth Certificate in order to verify the
age of the child.
Original documents are required and not facsimiles or photocopies.
These should not be sent in with the original application
Parents will be informed if and when these will be required.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide verifying documents according
to the required deadline may result in either the withdrawal of a place or the inability of a pre-school
to offer a place.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ENROLMENT
During the summer term, children to be admitted to the nursery class in September will be invited to
come to the school with their parents to meet the teacher and to be provided with additional
information.
It is recommended that children should be toilet trained before commencing the nursery class.
Where this is not the case, in the best interests of all the children in the class, we will work in cooperation with the parents of the pupil(s), but the needs of the child may affect the time of
attendance in the unit. In this regard, the professional opinion of the Nursery Teacher should be
respected.
In September, enrolment is staggered over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The pupils will be admitted on
the basis of their age, with the oldest being admitted first.
Please note: Depending on the needs of each child, children will stay from 9.00 am until
11.30 am during their first week, in order to settle the children, and until 12.30 pm (to include
dinner) for the second week, before staying until 1.30 pm from the third week on.
Parents will be advised when their children are due to start at the parents’ induction meeting or by
letter.
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Holy Trinity Primary School
Nursery Unit
44 Fairhill Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8AG
52 full-time places
9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Telephone No: (028) 8676 3151
Fax No:
(028) 8676 5695
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.holytrinitypscookstown.com
A mid-day meal is available for all
pupils
26 part-time places
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Principal: Mr T Devlin
Ages 2-4
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to a Selection Committee
consisting of the Principal (and 3 Governors) subject to the final approval of the Board of Governors.
Any reference herein to the term the Board of Governors includes any Sub-Committee appointed by
the Board of Governors for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
Children who are not normally resident in Northern Ireland will not be considered for places until all
children who live in Northern Ireland have been considered.
The Board of Governors has determined that, in the event of there being more applicants than
places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order set down, to select children for the
available places:ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011 and
1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
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Children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
If there are more pupils satisfying the last criterion which can be applied, then selection for the
remaining places will be on the basis of the following sub-criteria in the order set down below:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(a)
Children who have brothers/sisters presently enrolled in Holy Trinity Primary School Nursery
Unit or Holy Trinity Primary School.
(b)
First child in the family.
(c)
Children whose parents are former pupils of Holy Trinity Primary School Nursery Unit and/or
Holy Trinity Primary School, St Mary's Boys' Primary School/St Brigid's Primary School.
(d)
Children whose brother/sister previously attended Holy Trinity Primary School Nursery Unit
and/or Holy Trinity Primary School.
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(e)
Children whose parent(s) is/are full-time/part-time members of the teaching, ancillary or
auxiliary staff at Holy Trinity Primary School.
(f)
Children who reside in the parish of Cookstown.
(A map of Cookstown Parish will be on display in the school)
(g)
Children with special 'home' or other circumstances applied in order of:
(h)
(i)
Children with Special Educational Needs. (Special needs meaning those children in
their immediate pre-school year who are determined by the SELB to have
educational needs over and above those of other children)
(ii)
Children on the 'at risk register'
(iii)
Children who are fostered/adopted
(iv)
Children/parent with a serious long-term illness - medical evidence required
(v)
Children who have one or both parents deceased
(vi)
Children from a family with 3 or more pre-school children
(vii)
Children who are twins (or multiple births)
Other children.
In the application of all criteria preference will be given to parents who indicate a first preference for
Holy Trinity Nursery Unit.
If oversubscribed in any one of the sub-criteria taken in order then selection for the remaining
places will be on the basis of a randomly selected order of alphabetical surnames as set out below:
GHNCIRWZSBFETVAUXMOPQYKLJD
Alphabetical order will be used to select between surnames starting with the same letter. In the
event of two or more children having the same surname, selection shall take place on the basis of
proximity of the child’s home to the school as measured by public road.
CHILDREN IN THEIR PENULTIMATE PRE-SCHOOL YEAR
In the event of there being places remaining after applying the criteria to all children in their final
pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (inclusive), those remaining
places will be allocated to children in their penultimate pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2
July 2012 and 1 July 2013 (inclusive). The places will be allocated according to chronological age,
beginning with the oldest.
When considering which children should be selected for admission, the Board of Governors will only
take into account information which is detailed on or attached to the application form. Parents
should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the school’s
admissions criteria is stated on the application form or attached to it. Examples of such information
include whether the child is the first child in the family. A birth certificate must also be attached if a
place is offered. On the basis of incorrect or misleading information then the Board of Governors
may withdraw the offer. All criteria will apply as at closing date on application form.
If parent(s)/guardian(s) have any difficulty in completing the form, then they should consult the
Principal at the school.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form.
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The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the
deadlines set by pre-schools can result in the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place
on the part of any pre-school nominated on the applicant’s application form.
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St Peter’s Primary School Nursery Unit
24 Ardboe Road
Cookstown
BT80 0HT
26 full-time places
9.00 am to 1.30 pm
A mid-day meal is available for pupils
in full-time attendance
Telephone: (028) 8673 7565
Email:
[email protected]
Principal: Mr J Quinn
Ages 2 to 4
ADMISSION POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION
TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to a Selection Committee
consisting of the Principal (and 3 Governors) subject to the final approval of the Board of Governors.
The admissions criteria will be reviewed annually by the Selection Committee. Any reference herein
to the term the Board of Governors includes any Sub-Committee appointed by the Board of
Governors for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
There will be places for 26 children (boys and girls who are aged 2 to 4) in the nursery unit.
Admission to the nursery unit will be by application. If the number of applications is less than 26,
the school will admit all children of the appropriate age whose parents wish them to attend the
school’s nursery unit. These are children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2013.
Priority must, however, be given to those born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
If there are more than 26 applications, the Board of Governors has determined that the following
admissions criteria will be applied, in the order set down below, to select children for the available
places.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
1
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) who reside in Moortown.
2
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) who reside elsewhere in the Parish of Ardboe.
3
Other children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July
2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
4
Children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 whose parent(s)/guardian(s) reside in
Moortown.
5
Children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 whose parent(s)/guardian(s) reside
elsewhere in the Parish of Ardboe.
6
Other children born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
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In the event of more applications than places available where the last criteria can be applied in the
order set down, the following sub-criteria will be applied in the indicated order to identify the children
to be selected for admission:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(i)
Children who were previously enrolled in St Peter’s Nursery Unit Moortown.
(ii)
Children who have brothers/sisters presently attending or previously attended St Peter’s
Primary School, Moortown.
(iii)
Children who have brothers/sisters presently enrolled in St Peter’s Nursery Unit Moortown.
(iv)
A child who is the first or only child in the family.
(v)
Children whose parent(s) previously attended St Peter’s Primary School Moortown.
(vi)
Children whose parent(s) is a full time/part time member of the teaching, ancillary or auxiliary
staff at the school.
(vii)
Proximity of the child’s home to school. Priority being given to those living nearest to the
school as measured by the shortest driving distance by public road.
Sub-criteria (vii) will be used as a deciding factor should oversubscription occur when any of the
sub-criteria (i)-(vi) are applied.
If any further places remain available these will be allocated to children born between 2 July 2012
and 1 July 2013 who live in Moortown or elsewhere in the Parish of Ardboe, or other children, or
whose parent is a full time/part time member of the teaching, ancillary or auxiliary staff at the school.
These children will be selected on the basis of chronological age, beginning with the oldest.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form.
It is important that parent(s)/guardian(s), when submitting the application form, give all the
relevant supporting information and written evidence that may be needed including the
child’s birth certificate. If a place is offered on the basis of incorrect or misleading information
then the Board of Governors may withdraw the offer. All criteria will apply as at the closing date on
application form.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the
deadlines set by pre-schools can result in withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place on
the part of any pre-school nominated on the applicant’s application form.
If parent(s)/guardian(s) have any difficulty in completing the form then they should consult the
Principal at the school.
For the purposes of applying the set criteria to completed application forms, the term Moortown, is
defined according to the map of Ardboe Parish. This map will be on display in the school.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Parents will be invited to come along to the school during the summer term to be provided with
additional information.
The school expects all children, except those with significant special educational needs, will be
toilet-trained by the time of admission. If difficulties are likely to be encountered during school time
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it is expected that parents will make the Principal aware of the situation before the child commences
attendance.
WAITING LIST POLICY
Should a vacancy arise after 29 May 2015 all applications for admission to nursery that were initially
refused, new applications, late applications and applications where new information has been
provided will be treated equally and the published criteria applied. The waiting list will be in place
until June 2016.
The school will contact you in writing if your child gains a place in the school by this method.
Your child’s name will be automatically added to the list. Please contact the school if you wish for
your child’s name to be removed from the list.
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Naíscoil Eoghain
Gaelscoil Eoghain Nursery Unit
32 Chapel Street
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8QD
Telephone:
Principal:
Ages 2 to 4
26 part-time places
Session: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
A mid-day meal is available.
028 8676 4121
Catherine Uí Dhoibhlin
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION
TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to the Principal the
responsibility for applying these criteria. Any reference herein to the term the Board of Governors
includes the Principal for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
Admission to the nursery class will be by application and places will be allocated according to
separate criteria from those to the mainstream primary classes. These criteria are reviewed each
year and published prior to application forms being available.
Parents wishing to view the school should contact the Principal for an appointment.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1.
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in
receipt of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of
Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the
Social Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the
parent should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
Other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub criteria in the order set down below:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
(i)
Children whose brothers and sisters attend Gaelscoil Eoghain Primary School.
(ii)
A child who is the first or only child in the family.
(iii)
Children previously enrolled at Naíscoil Eoghain or registered at Naíscoil Bheag.
(iv)
Children who have an older sibling in Irish Medium Education or who have an Irish language
background/experience.
(v)
Children who have social/special needs and whose application is supported by an
appropriate professional.
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(vi)
The remaining children will be selected for admission on the basis of initial letter of surname
(as entered on Birth Certificate) in order set out below:
E F B N P X K O D V I S Y M Q U W T R A Z J G Y C H
This order was determined by a randomised selection of the letters of the alphabet. In the event of
surnames beginning with the same initial letter, the subsequent letters of the surname will be used
in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the alphabetical order of the initials of
the forenames will be used.
CHILDREN IN THEIR PENULTIMATE PRE-SCHOOL YEAR
In the event of there being places remaining after applying the criteria to all children in their final
pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (inclusive), those remaining
places will be allocated to children in their penultimate pre-school year, i.e. those born between 2
July 2012 and 1 July 2013 (inclusive). The places will be allocated according to chronological age,
beginning with the oldest.
Where two or more children have the same date of birth, final selection will be on the basis of
alphabetical order of the surnames. If two or more children have the same surname the
alphabetical order of the first forename will be used and if required thereafter subsequent
forenames.
Please note that proof of being in receipt of the benefits named above and the child’s Birth
Certificate will be requested when applying. When considering which children should be selected
for admission, the Board of Governors will only take into account information which is detailed on or
attached to the application form. Parents should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to
their child and relevant to the school's admissions criteria is stated on the application form or
attached to it, such as a background in the Irish language or child's place in their family.
Even if your child does not receive a place in September we would encourage all parents to apply
as additional places may become available throughout the school year.
The school expects that all children except those with significant special education needs will be
toilet-trained by the time of admission. If difficulties are likely to be encountered during school-time
it is expected that the parents will make the Principal aware of the situation before the child
commences attendance.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the Naíscoil (Naíscoil Bheag) should contact the Naíscoil directly.
Naíscoil Eoghain is a nursery unit of Gaelscoil Eoghain – a recently established Irish Medium
Primary School, with full Department of Education funding, located adjacent to the Naíscoil. It is the
policy of the Naíscoil to actively encourage parents to continue with Irish Medium Education at
Primary level.
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Phoenix Integrated Primary School Nursery Unit
80 Fountain Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8QF
26 part time places
9.00 am – 12.30
Telephone: (028) 8675 7096
Fax:
(028) 8675 7097
Principal: Mrs Heather Watson BA (Hons) PQH (NI)
Nursery Teacher: To be appointed
Ages 2-4
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The Board of Governors has drawn up the admissions criteria and delegates authority to the
Admissions Sub-Committee which is a sub-committee of the Board of Governors which has the
responsibility for applying these criteria. The Admissions Sub-Committee includes the Principal.
As an Integrated Nursery and Primary School, a key purpose is to educate together children of
different religious traditions. In applying the admissions criteria the Board of Governors will strive to
ensure a balance of 40% Catholic, 40% Protestant and 20% other world religions and children of no
religious affiliation throughout the school. In the event of any religious or other category not meeting
its quota the balance will be divided equally between the other categories.
In accordance with the 1998 Education Northern Ireland Order (Article 32:4), Phoenix
Integrated Primary and Nursery Unit has been directed to select for admission all children
resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission to school before any
child not so resident may be selected for admission.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
In line with the Department of Education Regulations, preference for admission is as follows. In the
event that there are more applications than places the following admissions criteria will be applied in
the order set down to select applicants:-
1.
Children from socially disadvantaged circumstances* who were born between
2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
*A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in
receipt of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of
Income Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the
Social Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the
parent should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
Children not from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between
2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
In the event of over-subscription in any of the above criteria, the following sub-criteria will be applied in
the order listed:-
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ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
The Board of Governors will then apply in the order indicated the sub-criteria listed below to those
who meet the oversubscribed criterion. The sub-criteria will be applied separately to Roman
Catholic, Protestant children and children from other religions or none as appropriate.
i.
Children who have listed Phoenix Nursery Unit as their first preference.
ii.
Children with brothers/sisters/half-brothers/half-sisters presently enrolled in the school.
iii.
Children with brothers/sisters/half-brothers/half-sisters who previously attended Phoenix
School.
iv.
Children whose parent/guardian is currently a permanent employee of the school or current
Governor of the school.
v.
Children who are an eldest child.
vi.
Chronological age starting with the oldest.
Where 2 children have the same date of birth final selection will be on the basis of initial letter of the
child’s surname (as entered on the Birth Certificate) in order set out below:
KOXDAYJQZCUTPFNILREBMHSWVG
The order was determined by a randomised selection of letters of the alphabet.
In the event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter then subsequent letters of the
surnames will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the alphabetical
order of the initials of the child’s forenames will be used (as entered on the Birth Certificate).
3.
If any places become vacant after the above criteria have been met, applications will
be considered for children who were born between 2 July 2012 and 1 July 2013
(both dates inclusive).
Applicants should note that where an address contained within an application qualifies it for
admission, then that address will be verified. To enable the Board of Governors to verify
addresses, all applicants should provide any two of the following four documents:
-
a bank or building society statement which shows the address at which the child is
resident;
a utility bill (for instance electricity, gas, Television Licence, telephone) which shows the
address at which the child is resident;
a letter awarding Child Benefit to the child or another letter relating to this benefit;
the child’s Medical Card.
As the application form from the ELB does not require parents to state the perceived
religious tradition of the child, it is essential to complete the school’s Pre-Enrolment Form,
as this will enable the committee to ensure that the religious balance of the school is
maintained.
Nursery pupils DO need to make application to the primary school. They do not automatically
transfer.
Parents are encouraged to complete the school’s Pre-Enrolment Form for their child as early as
possible prior to their child’s entrance to nursery and primary school.
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When considering which children should be selected for admission, the Board of Governors
will only take into account information which is detailed on or attached to the application
form and Pre-Enrolment Form. Parents should therefore ensure that all information
pertaining to their child and relevant to the school’s admissions criteria is stated on the
application form or attached to it. Examples of such information include; whether the child
is the eldest child; your child’s perceived religion, please see our Pre-Enrolment Form.
A copy of our Waiting List Policy can be accessed on the school website or from the school.
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PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS
AND DAY NURSERIES
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Ballinderry Bridge Playgroup
Ballinderry Parochial Hall
Ballinderry Bridge Road
Coagh
COOKSTOWN
BT80 0AY
Monday – Friday
Sessions: 9.00 am – 11.30 am
11.45 am – 2.15 pm
Telephone:
07811 751389
Centre Leader: Ms Donna Devlin
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 26 children.
Ballinderry Bridge Playgroup was allocated 38 funded places in the Pre-School Education
Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be
determined.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Applicants should note that where an address contained within an application qualifies it for
admission, then that address will be verified. To enable the Management Committee to verify
addresses, all applicants should provide any two of the following four documents:
-
a bank or building society statement which shows the address at which the child is
resident;
a utility bill (for instance electricity, gas, Television License, telephone) which shows the
address at which the child is resident;
a letter awarding Child Benefit to the child or another letter relating to this benefit;
the child’s Medical Card.
This is in addition to the standard requirement to provide a Birth Certificate in order to verify the
age of a child.
Original documents are required and not facsimiles or photocopies. Original documents can be
returned on request at the end of the admissions process by the pre-school to which the child has
been admitted. Applicants preferring not to put verifying documents in the post or seeking
alternative verifying arrangements should contact those pre-schools listed on their application form
that require verifying documents to agree alternative verification arrangements.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide verifying documents
according to the required deadline may result in either the withdrawal of a place or the inability of a
pre-school to offer a place.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1. to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive) and live in the parish of Ballinderry.
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A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
*A map is on display in the playgroup. It is this map which will be used to define the Parish
of Ballinderry.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012 and live in the parish
of Ballinderry.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children who have chosen Ballinderry Playgroup as their first preference and live in the
parish of Ballinderry.
b)
Children of staff members and the management committee with a least 1 year’s active
service.
c)
Children who were attending the playgroup on or before 31 December 2013.
d)
Children with a brother or sister who previously attended.
e)
Other children who have chosen Ballinderry Playgroup as first preference.
f)
Children with special needs whose application is supported by an appropriate professional.
The provision of false or incorrect information within the deadlines set by pre-schools can result in
the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place on the part of any pre-school nominated
on the applicant’s application form.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Beacon Playgroup
54 Milburn Close
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8HF
Session: 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Telephone:
028 8676 2787
Centre Leader: Ms A Stewart NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 24 children.
Beacon Playgroup was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education Programme for
2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be determined.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children who were attending the setting on or before 31 December 2014.
b)
Brother/sister previously attended the setting.
c)
Children for whom Beacon Playgroup was specified as their first preference.
d)
Children with developmental or special educational needs as specified attached to the
application form and whose application is supported by an appropriate professional.
e)
Places will be allocated in order of chronological age from the oldest to the youngest. In the
case of two or more children sharing the same date of birth, final selection will be on the
basis of alphabetical order of surname. If two or more children have the same surname the
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alphabetical order of the forename will be used and if required thereafter subsequent
forenames will be used.
Sub-criterion e) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b), c) or d) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
The Management Committee reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the
deadlines set by pre-schools can result in the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place
on the part of any pre-school nominated on the applicant’s application form.
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Bosco Community Playgroup
Loy Street
Grounds of Holy Trinity Nursery
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8PZ
Session: 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Telephone:
028 8676 3280
Centre Leader: Ms A McGirr NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 25 children.
Bosco Community Playgroup was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education
Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be
determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children who have named Bosco as first or second preference on application form.
b)
Parent/brother/sister previously attended the setting.
c)
Children with developmental or special educational needs as specified attached to the
application form and whose application is supported by an appropriate professional.
d)
Places will be allocated in order of chronological age from the oldest to the youngest. In the
case of two or more children sharing the same date of birth, final selection will be on the
basis of alphabetical order of surname. If two or more children have the same surname the
alphabetical order of the forename will be used and if required thereafter subsequent
forenames will be used.
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Sub-criterion d) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b) or c) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Discovering Kids Playgroup
100 Loup Road, Loup
Moneymore
MAGHERAFELT
BT45 7ST
Telephone:
Centre Leader:
Monday – Friday
Morning Session: 9.00 am – 11.45 am
Afternoon Session: 12.30pm – 3.15 pm
028 7941 8822
Mrs Julie Lennox B Ed (Hons)
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 26 children per session.
Discovering Kids Playgroup was allocated 37 funded places in the Pre-School Education
Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be
determined.
The setting is currently offering a morning and afternoon session. Depending on demand and the
availability of funding this may continue for 2015/2016.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to an Admissions
Sub-Committee, which includes the Playgroup Leader, the responsibility for applying these criteria.
Any reference herein to the term the Management Committee includes any Sub-Committee
appointed by the Management Committee for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria applied in the following order as agreed by the
setting’s Management Committee:-
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ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children whose parents have named Discovering Kids Playgroup as their first preference on
the application form.
b)
Children of staff members with at least 12 months service or whose parents can
demonstrate at least 75% active participation on the playgroup management committee for
at least 12 months.
c)
Children who have had older siblings attend the playgroup for a full pre-school year.
d)
Children who are the eldest child or only child in the family.
e)
Children with special needs as detailed attached to the admission application form and
whose application is supported by written confirmation of their condition(s) from an
appropriate professional(s). The Management Committee reserves the right to require such
supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or verify information on any
application form.
f)
Children who were attending the playgroup on or before 31 December 2014.
g)
Children will be selected for admission on the basis of initial letter of surname (as entered on
Birth Certificate) in order set out below:
JPBZATXVNQTECHSDGFOMLRIWKU
This order was determined by a randomised selection of the letter of the alphabet. In the
event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter the subsequent letters of the
surname will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the
alphabetical order of the initials of the forenames will be used.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the
deadlines set by pre-schools can result in the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a
place on the part of any pre-school nominated on the applicant’s application form.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for your child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Jack and Jill Pre-School
21 Loy Street
COOKSTOWN
BT80 8PZ
Telephone:
Centre Leader:
Session: 8.55 am – 12.00 noon
028 8676 3816 or 07900 515298
Mrs Sheena Quinn Cache DCE, ADCE, QCF L5
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 24 children.
Jack and Jill Pre-School was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education Programme
for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND CENTRE LEADER IN
RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PRE-SCHOOL
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to an Admissions
Sub-Committee, which includes the Centre Leader, the responsibility for applying these criteria. Any
reference herein to the term Management Committee includes any Sub-Committee appointed by
the Board of Governors for the purposes of applying the admissions criteria.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
It is expected that all children will be toilet trained. If parents feel there will be difficulties with this
requirement they must contact the Centre Leader.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children who have listed Jack and Jill Pre-School as their first preference.
b)
Children whose brother/sister have attended the pre-school on or before 31 December 2014.
c)
First child in the family.
d)
Children who may have a social or special educational need as detailed attached to the
admission application form and whose application is supported by an appropriate
professional.
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e)
Chronological order, oldest first:(i)
In the case of two or more children having the same date of birth, final selection will
be made on the basis of alphabetical order of surname. If two or more children have
the same surname the alphabetical order of the forename will be used and if required
thereafter subsequent forenames will be used.
Sub-criterion e) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b) c) or d) is applied.
The Management Committee reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the
deadlines set by pre-schools can result in the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place
on the part of any pre-school nominated on the applicant’s application form.
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Lissan Cross Community Playgroup
Claggan Road
Churchtown
COOKSTOWN
BT80 9XE
Session: 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Telephone:
028 8676 6535
Fax:
028 8676 3409
Centre Leader: Ms M Hagan NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 24 children.
Lissan Cross Community Playgroup was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education
Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be
determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children of a member of staff or Management Committee.
b)
Children who live in the *Parish of Lissan who are attending the playgroup before
11 January 2015.
*A map of Lissan Parish will be on display in the school. It is this map which will be used to
define the Lissan Parish.
c)
Other children who have attended the playgroup before 11 January 2015.
d)
Children who live in the *Parish of Lissan.
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e)
All other children. Chronological order, oldest first, will be used as a deciding factor in the
event of oversubscription occurring within a particular criteria. In the case of two or more
children having the same date of birth, final selection will be made on the basis of
alphabetical order of name (surname and then forename) if relevant.
Sub-criterion e) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b), c) or d) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for your child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Little Acorns Playgroup
St Luke’s Parish Hall
Bridgend
COOKSTOWN
BT80 0EJ
Session: 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Telephone:
07966278843/028 8673 7676
Centre Leader: Jennifer Park
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 26 children.
Little Acorns Playgroup was allocated 26 funded places in the Pre-School Education Programme for
2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be determined.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee in the
order set out below:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children whose brother or sister is attending or has attended Little Acorns Playgroup, Coagh.
b)
Sons or daughters of :
(i) employees and committee members of Little Acorns Playgroup,
Coagh
(ii) employees of Coagh PS and St Malachy’s, Drumullan PS
c)
Children for whom the playgroup is the playgroup nearest to their home.
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d)
Children who are the only child in their family or the eldest child in the family.
e)
Children for whom Little Acorns Playgroup is listed as first preference.
f)
Children will be selected for admission on the basis of initial letter of surname (as entered on
Birth Certificate) in the order set out below:
FLXBMUWCORAYKZDGVJEHNIPSTQ
This order was determined by a randomised selection of the letters of the alphabet. In the
event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter the subsequent letters of the surname
will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the alphabetical
order of the forename will be used and if required thereafter subsequent forenames will be
used.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Pomeroy Pre-School Playgroup
5b Cavanakeeran Road
Pomeroy
DUNGANNON
BT70 2RD
Telephone:
Centre Leader:
Sessions: 9.00 am – 11.30 am
12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
028 8775 9255
Ms G McCormack NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 24 children per session.
Pomeroy Pre-School Playgroup was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education
Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be
determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
It should be noted that when considering which children should be selected for admission, the
Management Committee will only take into account information which is detailed on or attached to
the application form. Parents should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child
and relevant to the playgroup setting’s admissions criteria is stated on the application form or
attached to it. An example of such information includes whether the child is the eldest child.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children whose parents have chosen Pomeroy Pre-School Playgroup as their first
preference on application form.
b)
Children or grandchildren of staff members with at least 2 years service or children whose
parents can demonstrate active participation (attending monthly management meetings) on
the playgroup management committee for at least 2 years.
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c)
Children from Pomeroy Parish (A map of Pomeroy Parish will be on display in the Playgroup.
It is this map which will be used to define Pomeroy Parish).
d)
Children whose brother/sister had previously attended the playgroup for a full school year.
e)
Eldest child in the family.
f)
Children with Special Needs as detailed attached to the admission form and whose
application is supported by written confirmation of their condition(s) from an appropriate
professional(s) and whose needs can be adequately met within the setting. The
Management Committee reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it
may determine to support or verify information on any application form.
g)
Children who have attended Pomeroy Parent and Toddler Group, priority given in
accordance with rate of attendance (at least 50% attendance required within the past school
year).
h)
The remaining places will be selected for admission on the basis of where the initial letter of
the child’s surname (as entered on their Birth Certificate) places them on a rank established
by the following randomly selected order of all letters within the alphabet. The rank order will
be as follows:
TQRLAIPNEOHJUDXCVFYGSKMBZW
In the event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter the subsequent letters of the
surname will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of two identical surnames the
alphabetical order of the initials of the forenames will be used.
The Management Committee reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may
determine to support or verify information on any application form. The provision of false or
incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the deadlines set by the playgroup
can result in the withdrawal of a place.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for your child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
It should be noted that our setting does not operate a waiting list.
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Tiny Tots Pre-School Education Centre
28 Dunamore Road
COOKSTOWN
BT80 9NT
Sessions: 9.00 am – 11.30 am
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Telephone:
028 8675 1984
Centre Leader: Ms Y Quinn NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 26 children.
Tiny Tots Pre-School Education Centre Playgroup was allocated 44 funded places in the Pre-School
Education Programme for 2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still
to be determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children of staff members or Management Committee.
b)
Children whose brother/sister had previously attended the setting.
c)
A child who is the first or only child in the family.
d)
Children with special needs as specified attached to the admission application form and
whose application is supported by written confirmation of their condition from an appropriate
professional, and whose needs can be adequately met within the setting.
e)
Chronological order, oldest first:55
(i) In the case of two or more children sharing the same date of birth, places will be
allocated in alphabetical order of surname. If two or more children have the same
surname the alphabetical order of the forename will be used and if required thereafter
subsequent forenames will be used.
Sub-criterion e) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b), c) or d) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for your child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Tiny Tots Pre-School Stewartstown
33A Hillhead
Stewartstown
DUNGANNON
BT71 5HY
Session: 9.15 am – 12.00 noon
Telephone:
028 8773 8057
Centre Leader: Mrs H McClean Advanced Diploma in Child Care and Education
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 24 children.
Tiny Tots Pre-School was allocated 24 funded places in the Pre-School Education Programme for
2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be determined.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
The admissions criteria will be applied by an Admissions Committee consisting of the Pre-School
Leader and 2 Committee Members. If parents have any difficulty in completing the form they should
consult Mrs McClean, the Leader of Tiny Tots Pre-School Stewartstown.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children whose parents have listed Tiny Tots Pre-school, Stewartstown as first preference;
b)
Children of a member of the Management Committee who have attended at least 75% of the
committee meetings in the previous year;
c)
Children whose brother or sister is attending or had attended the playgroup;
d)
Children who are the only child in their family or the eldest child in the family;
e)
Children with special needs or social needs whose application is supported by a relevant
professional;
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f)
Remaining places will be allocated in chronological order, oldest first. In the case of two or
more children sharing the same date of birth, places will be allocated in alphabetical order of
surname. If two or more children have the same surname the alphabetical order of the
forename will be used and if required thereafter subsequent forenames will be used.
Sub-criterion f) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b), c), d) or e) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for their child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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Twinkle Playgroup
Mullinahoe Road
Ardboe
DUNGANNON
BT71 5AT
Sessions: 9.00 am – 11.30 am
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Telephone:
028 8673 6804
Centre Leader: Ms B Hurrell NVQ III
This centre is registered with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for 25 children.
Twinkle Playgroup was allocated 45 funded places in the Pre-School Education Programme for
2014/2015. The number of places to be funded in September 2015 is still to be determined.
RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PLAYGROUP LEADER
IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE PLAYGROUP
The Management Committee draws up the admissions criteria and delegates responsibility for
applying the criteria to the Playgroup Leader.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Places funded by the Pre-School Education Programme will be allocated to children in their final
pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
Funded places will be allocated in the following order:
1.
to children from socially disadvantaged circumstances who were born between 2 July 2011
and 1 July 2012 (both dates inclusive).
A child from socially disadvantaged circumstances means a child whose parent is in receipt
of Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance: where an award of Income
Support has been ‘converted’ into an Employment & Support Allowance and the Social
Security Agency has confirmed that the level of benefit remains the same then the parent
should continue to be treated as being in ‘socially disadvantaged circumstances’.
When parents/guardians apply for places for their child on this basis they must have their
application forms stamped by the Social Security Agency.
2.
to other children who were born between 2 July 2011 and 1 July 2012.
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, children will be selected for
admission using the following sub-criteria agreed by the setting’s Management Committee:ADMISSIONS SUB-CRITERIA
a)
Children who have named Twinkle Pre-School as their first preference.
b)
Brother/sister previously attended the setting.
c)
Children with developmental or special educational needs as specified attached to the
application form and whose application is supported by an appropriate professional.
d)
Chronological order, oldest first.
(i)
In the case of two sharing the same birthday, places will be allocated in alphabetical
order of surname.
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(ii)
If two or more children have the same surname, the alphabetical order of the forename
will be used and if required thereafter subsequent forenames will be used.
Sub-criterion d) will also be used as a deciding factor in the event of oversubscription occurring
when sub-criterion a), b) or c) is applied.
The above arrangements do not apply to fee-paying places. Parents interested in obtaining a feepaying place for your child in the playgroup should contact the playgroup leader directly.
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PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN ARMAGH CITY & DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA
Controlled Nursery Schools
Grove Nursery School, Armagh
Railway Street Nursery School, Armagh
Tandragee Nursery School
Maintained Nursery School
College Farm Nursery School, Armagh
Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Hardy Memorial Primary School, Richhill
Orchard County Primary School, Portadown
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
St John’s Primary School, Middletown
St Mary’s Primary School, Granemore
Maintained Primary School with an Irish Medium Nursery Unit
CBS Naiscoil
Grant Maintained Integrated Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Saints and Scholars Integrated Primary School, Armagh
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Apple Blossom Playgroup, Eglish
Button Moon Playgroup, Tandragee
Clady Tiny Tots Playgroup, Mowhan
Dara Playgroup, Armagh
Earlybird Playgroup, Armagh
Keady Community Playgroup
Little Acorns Playgroup, Derrynoose
Little Villagers Playgroup, Glenanne
Loughgall Playgroup
O’Fiaich Playgroup, Armagh
Orchard Playgroup, Ballyhegan
Poyntzpass Community Playgroup
Rainbow Stop Playgroup, Markethill
Scotwell House Playgroup, Armagh
St Peter’s Playgroup, Collegelands
Tiny Tots Corner Playgroup, Killylea
Irish-Medium Pre-School Playgroups
Naíscoil Páirce Glaise, Armagh
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PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN BANBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA
Controlled Nursery Schools
Banbridge Nursery School
Downshire Nursery School, Banbridge
Dromore Nursery School
Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Ballydown Primary School, Banbridge
Bronte Primary School, Banbridge
Drumadonnell Primary School, Banbridge
Fair Hill Primary School, Kinallen
Gilford Primary School
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
All Saints Nursery Unit, St Colman’s Primary School, Annaclone
St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Child’s Play Day Nursery
Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Banbridge
Jolly Jesters Nursery, Dromore
Ladybird Lane Day Care, Banbridge
Laurencetown Playgroup
Leitrim Playgroup
Little Friends Pre-School, Banbridge
Loughbrickland Pre-School
Rainbow Pre-School, Dromore
Rathfriland Pre-School Playgroup
St Mary’s Playgroup, Banbridge
The Old Station Day Care Nursery, Dromore
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PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL AREA
Controlled Nursery Schools
Edenderry Nursery School, Portadown
Harrison Nursery School, Lurgan
Millington Nursery School, Portadown
Maintained Nursery Schools
Drumnamoe Nursery School, Lurgan
St John the Baptist Nursery School, Portadown
Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Ballyoran Primary School, Portadown
Bocombra Primary School, Portadown
Carrick Primary School, Lurgan
Dickson Primary School, Lurgan
Donacloney Primary School
Drumgor Primary School, Craigavon
Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown
King’s Park Primary School, Lurgan
Lurgan Model Primary School
Maralin Village Primary School
Tullygally Primary School, Craigavon
Waringstown Primary School
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
St Anthony’s Primary School, Craigavon
St Brendan’s Primary School, Craigavon
St Francis Primary School, Lurgan
St Patrick’s Primary School, Aghacommon
Other Maintained Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Seagoe Primary School, Portadown
Grant Maintained Integrated Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Portadown Integrated Primary School
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Aghagallon Pre-School, Lurgan
Derrytrasna Playgroup
Happy Tots PG, Portadown
Little Acorns Playgroup, Derrymore
Little Oaks Pre-School, Portadown
Loughshore Playgroup, Maghery
Peatlands Playgroup, Portadown
Richmount Playgroup, Scotch Street
Trinity Park Pre-School Nursery, Dollingstown
Irish-Medium Pre-School Playgroups
Naíscoil Chois Locha, Lurgan
Naíscoil na Banna, Portadown
PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN DUNGANNON & SOUTH TYRONE BOROUGH COUNCIL AREA
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Controlled Nursery Schools
Dungannon Nursery School
Fivemiletown Nursery School
Maintained Nursery School
Little Flower Nursery School, Coalisland
Controlled Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Bush Primary School, Dungannon
Howard Primary School, Moygashel
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Primate Dixon Primary School, Coalisland
St Patrick’s Primary School, Dungannon (Drumshee Nursery)
Grant Maintained Integrated Primary School with a Nursery Unit
Windmill Integrated Primary School, Dungannon
Other Maintained Primary School with an Irish Medium Nursery Unit
Naíscoil Uí Néill, Coalisland
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Aughnacloy Playgroup Ltd
Ballygawley Early Years Ltd
Benburb Playgroup
Brockagh Playgroup, Coalisland
Caledon Playgroup
Clogher Valley Playgroup
Forever Friends Cross-Community Playgroup, Coalisland
Happy Days Playgroup, Coalisland
Kiddiwinkles Pre-School, Dungannon
Kids R Us Playgroup, Fivemiletown
Killyman Community Playgroup, Dungannon
Little Acorns Playgroup, Laghey
Lollipop Playgroup, Donaghmore
Moy Area Playgroup
Newmills Playgroup, Dungannon
Paddington Playgroup, Galbally
Panda Cross Community Playgroup, Dungannon
Rainbow Playgroup, Eglish
Washingford Playgroup, Dungannon
Woodland Adventure Playgroup, Augher
Irish-Medium Pre-School Playgroups
Naíscoil Aodha Rua, Dungannon
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PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN NEWRY & MOURNE DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA
Controlled Nursery Schools
Ashgrove Nursery School, Newry
Kilkeel Nursery School
Maintained Nursery Schools
Seaview Nursery School, Warrenpoint
St Malachy’s Nursery School, Carnagat
Controlled Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Annalong Primary School
Bessbrook Primary School
Maintained Primary Schools with a Nursery Unit
Cloughoge Primary School, Newry
St Clare’s Abbey Primary School, Newry
St Joseph’s Convent Primary School, Newry
St Joseph’s Primary School, Bessbrook
St Malachy’s Primary School, Carrickcroppan (Camlough)
St Mary’s Primary School, Mullaghbawn
St Patrick’s Primary School, Crossmaglen
St Patrick’s Primary School, Cullyhanna
St Patrick’s Primary School, Mayobridge
St Patrick’s Primary School, Newry
St Peter’s Primary School, Cloughreagh
Pre-School Playgroups and Day Nurseries
Atticall Playgroup, Kilkeel
Busy Bees Playgroup, Burren, Warrenpoint
Carrick Pre-School, Warrenpoint
Clonduff Playgroup, Hilltown
Daisy Chain Day Care, Crossmaglen
Dominican @ Orana Playgroup, Newry
Dunnaman Playgroup, Kilkeel
Forkhill Playgroup
Giggles Day Care Nursery, Newry
Glenn and Barr Playgroup, Jerrettspass
Happy Days Playgroup, Newry
Happy Faces Day Care Nursery, Crossmaglen
Jolly Tots Playgroup, Mayobridge
Kidzone Playgroup, Bessbrook
Kilkeel Playgroup
Killean Playgroup
Kingdom Playgroup, Kilkeel
Little Folk Playgroup, Rostrevor
Little People Pre-School Centre, Newtownhamilton
Lower Mourne Pre-School, Annalong
Meigh Community Playgroup, Meigh, Killeavy
Rascal’s ‘n’ Ruffians, Ballyholland
Strawberry Tree Playgroup, Saval
Windmill Playgroup, Newry
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PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS IN NEWRY & MOURNE DISTRICT COUNCIL AREA (continued)
Irish-Medium Pre-School Playgroups
Naíscoil an Chreagáin, Silverbridge
Naíscoil an Iuir, Newry
Naíscoil Chamlocha, Camlough
Naíscoil na mBeann, Kilkeel
Naíscoil Shliabh gCuilinn, Jonesborough
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Šiaurės Airijos Švietimo ir bibliotekų valdyba*
PRIĖMIMO Į PRIEŠMOKYKLINES UGDYMO ĮSTAIGAS TVARKA
Vaikams, gimusiems tarp 2011 m. liepos 2 d. ir 2012 m. liepos 1 d., galima gauti apmokėtas vietas visuose
mokykliniuose darželiuose ir mokyklos patalpose įsikūrusiuose darželiuose bei kai kuriose savanoriškose/privačiose žaidimų
grupėse ir darželiuose. Duomenys apie centrus, priimančius vaikus į apmokėtas vietas, pateikiami Švietimo ir bibliotekų
valdybos paruoštuose informaciniuose lankstinukuose.
Patariame patiems susisiekti su tų mokyklų ar centrų, į kuriuos norėtumėte gauti vietą, direktoriais. Gausite informacinį
lankstinuką ir paraiškos formą.
Paraiškos formą dėl apmokėtos ikimokyklinio ugdymo vietos galite pateikti vėliausiai iki:
2015 m. sausio 14 d., penktadienio 12 val. dienos
Atminkite Kiekvienam vaikui, 2015 m. rugsėjo mėn. siekiančiam vietos ikimokyklinio ugdymo įstaigoje, PRIVALOTE pildyti
tik vieną paraiškos formą. Visi jūsų pasirinkimai turi būti eilės tvarka išvardinti šioje formoje.
Jei reikalinga papildoma informacija ar iškyla sunkumų, tėvai turėtų susisiekti su vietine Švietimo ir bibliotekų valdyba.
* Planuojama, kad penki ELBs bus pakeistas su vienu subjektu, kuris prisiima atsakomybę ELBs, nes jie šiuo metu
egzistuoja. (Švietimo ir bibliotekų valdybos Šiaurės Airijos)
Lithuanian
RADY DS. EDUKACJI I BIBLIOTEK - IRLANDIA PÓŁNOCNA*
PRZYJĘCIE DO PRZEDSZKOLA
Miejsca dofinansowane są dostępne we wszystkich przedszkolach i oddziałach przedszkolnych przy szkołach
podstawowych oraz w niektórych prywatnych i prowadzonych przez wolontariuszy grupach zabawowo-edukacyjnych oraz
przedszkolach, dla dzieci urodzonych pomiędzy 2 lipca 2011r. a 1 lipca 2012r. Szczegółowe informacje na temat
placówek, które zapewniają miejsca dofinansowane są zawarte w broszurach informacyjnych przygotowanych przez Rady
ds. Edukacji i Bibliotek.
Należy skontaktować się z dyrektorami szkół lub kierownikami placówek, w których chce się otrzymać miejsce dla
dziecka. Otrzymają Państwo od nich broszurę informacyjną oraz formularz zgłoszeniowy.
Ostateczny termin składania zgłoszenia o dofinansowane miejsce w przedszkolu to:
Piątek 14 stycznia 2015r. (12 w południe)
Proszę pamiętać Dla każdego dziecka, dla którego szuka się miejsca w przedszkolu od września 2015r. TRZEBA złożyć
tylko jeden oficjalny formularz zgłoszeniowy. Na tym formularzu należy wymienić preferowane placówki w odpowiedniej
kolejności.
Jeśli chcieliby Państwo otrzymać dodatkowe informacje, lub mają jakieś problemy, należy się skontaktować ze swoją
lokalną Radą ds. Edukacji i Bibliotek.
* Planuje się, że pięć ELBs zostaną zastąpione jednym podmiocie, który będzie pełnił obowiązki ELBs jako że obecnie
istnieje. (Edukacja i Bibliotek z Irlandii Północnej)
Polish
(Conselho de Educação e Bibliotecas da Irlanda do Norte)*
INGRESSO NA ESDUCAÇÃO PRIMÁRIA
Vagas financiadas estão disponíveis em todos os infantários e unidades de infantários dentro das escolas primárias e em
alguns grupos de recreação voluntários/privados e creches durante o dia para crianças nascidas entre 2 de julho de 2011
e 1 de julho de 2012. Detalhes dos centros que providenciam vagas financiadas estão contidas nos folhetos de
informações preparados pelo Conselho de Educação e Bibliotecas (Education and Library Boards).
Você deve contactar os diretores das escolas ou líderes dos centros que você estiver interessado em obter vagas. Então
darão à você um folheto com informações e um formulário.
A data final para entregar o formulário para uma vaga financiada na pré-escola é:
Sexta-feira 14 Janeiro de 2015 (12:00 meio-dia)
Lembre-se
Somente um formulário official DEVE ser submetido por cada criança a procura de uma vaga na préescola em Setembro de 2015. Todas as preferências devem ser listadas por ordem neste formulário.
Se forem necessárias mais informações ou houver qualquer dificuldade, os pais devem contactar o Conselho de Educação
e Bibliotecas local
* Prevê-se que os cinco ELBs serão substituídos por um único órgão que irá assumir as responsabilidades dos ELBs tal
como existem actualmente. (Educação e Bibliotecas da Irlanda do Norte)
Portuguese
BELB
40 Academy Street
BELFAST
BT1 2NQ
 (028) 9056 4080
NEELB
County Hall
182 Galgorm Road
BALLYMENA
BT42 1HN
 (028) 2566 2197
SEELB
Grahamsbridge Road
Dundonald
BELFAST
BT16 2HS
 (028) 9056 6568
SELB
3 Charlemont Place
The Mall
ARMAGH
BT61 9AX
 (028) 3741 0088/2309
WELB
1 Hospital Road
OMAGH
BT79 0AW
 (028) 8241 1458