Admissions
Applying for a Place at Latchingdon C of E Primary School
Applying for a place for your child Mid-Year Admissions
This applies if you want to change schools. You will need to apply directly to our school, using the admission form below. Please DO NOT apply to Essex County Council.
Once we receive your application we will respond to you within 10 school days (this does not include weekends or school holidays). In our response we will tell you whether we can offer you a place or not.
You are welcome to telephone or email the school office to find out if we have any places in your year group. This will save you time applying for a place if we do not have any available. You can also ask to go on our waiting list.
We would be very happy to show you around our school and answer any questions you may have. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit.
Telephone: 01621 740328
email: admin.latchingdon@dcvst.org
The school prospectus and a booklet with photos and information about our school can be found below.
Applying for a place for your child to start in Reception in September
This is called the normal admissions round. It is for all young children who are nearly 5 years old and about to start school for the first time. In the Autumn Term each year we arrange guided tours for parents of children due to start the school the following year. Details of these dates are published nearer the time but if you would like to discuss a place for your child prior to this time then please contact the school office on 01621 740328 and we will be happy to help you.
If you would like your child to be admitted to our school, you will need to apply directly to Essex County Council, using the following link to their admissions page Essex County Council.
Early Learning
For parents with children under 5 years old, who have not yet started school, the Department of Education (DfE)’s Hungry Little Minds campaign features tips and practical activities that you can do at home with children to support their early learning. There are many simple ways to help your children learn and it does not have to feel like ‘learning’. Having everyday conversations, make-believe play, and reading together, all make a big difference to your child’s development. You can find more ideas and content from the BBC’s Tiny Happy People campaign and the National Literacy Trust Family Zone.
BBC Bitesize Starting Primary School
The Starting Primary School pages on BBC Bitesize are packed with free resources for parents. Experts and parents share their top tips and advice in short films and articles. Topics covered include toilet training, encouraging children to read, co-parenting and supporting your child’s mental health. The website address is bbc.co.uk/startingprimaryschool.
Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service
Please see below a video from the Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service which shares information with parents in regards to their services and school readiness.
Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service – School Readiness Video
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