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Admission to primary school

Introduction

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Dear Parent / Guardian

Starting school is one of the most important milestones in a child’s life. It is a very exciting time both for the child and the family but it may also cause some anxieties. I hope the information contained in these pages will allay some of these concerns. These pages are intended to give you information about admissions to primary schools in the Calderdale area. They cover general information which applies to all Calderdale primary schools. I hope you find it clear and helpful.

If you require information about a particular school, please contact the school directly for a copy of the school prospectus. School prospectuses are also available in the Central Library for reference.

The Common Preference Form must be filled in and returned to your first preference school or direct to the Local Authority by no later than 29 November 2007. Alternatively, you may submit an online application no later than 29 November 2007.

The headteacher of the school of your preference will not be able to tell you immediately whether your child will be admitted since the Authority will need to know the final demand for each school before offers of places can be made. Offers of places will be made on 19 March 2008.

Please note that the Local Authority operates a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for pupils starting school in September. This is in accordance with legislation and the Government's School Admissions Code of Practice. Please see Part A Section 2 for more information about the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme .

I do urge you to read the information very carefully and, in particular, to take note of the admissions criteria for the schools in which you have an interest. If you require any further information before finalising your preferences, please do not hesitate to contact:

• Name
• The Admissions Team
• Address
• Children and Young People's Services
  Northgate House
  Halifax HX1 1UN
• E-mail
• cyps.admissions@calderdale.gov.uk.
• Telephone
• 01422 392617.

Yours sincerely

Carol White
Group Director Children and Young People's Services

This information is also available in pdf format:

• Primary admissions booklet [PDF file 224KB]|

Admission to primary school continued: Part A: Admissions policy and general information .

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