Applying for Pre-School place
We are pleased that you are considering our Pre-School for your child. The first step to to complete our application request form which is attached below in both PDF and MS Word formats.
Please be aware that completion of this form does not guarantee a place at our Pre-School. Parents will be contacted the term before they are due to start, or as a place becomes available.
Please note that if there is a waiting list, places will be allocated according to date of birth, and priority given to those that would like to attend all sessions (total 15 hours).
Children may only attend one session a day.
Children are initially admitted on a part-time basis. The sessions increase until they are more confident with the setting.
It is beneficial for your child to attend for a minimum of 2 sessions per week.
Admission procedures and organisation in Pre-School
Parents will be contacted the term before they are due to start, or as a place becomes available. If there is a waiting list, the following criteria will be applied:
- the child’s date of birth, starting with the oldest on the waiting list, with priority given to those that would like to attend all sessions (15 hours).
Our Early Years Foundation Stage Policy (ref 1-036) can be viewed our policies page.
N.B. Attending Hunts Grove Pre-School does not guarantee a place in our school's reception class.
- Help with childcare costs - Gloucestershire County Council help with childcare costs.
Thinking about reception class admissions?
N.B. Attending Hunts Grove Pre-School does not guarantee a place in our school's reception class.
Please follow the link to our "Joining our School and Admissions" page for information on Reception Classes.
- Joining Our School - Information of Admissions and Joining Reception Class