Newlands Primary School Creating New Futures Admissions Information At Newlands we have two specially designed Reception classes, equipped to meet the needs of four-year-olds. Children start in a reception class in the September before their fifth birthday. The reception classes offer children a happy beginning to their school life. Emphasis is placed on play activities together with rhymes, songs, stories and discussions and we also help them to learn to record some of their findings and thoughts. Our main aims are to: Stimulate their imagination and creativity Enrich language development Form a basis of mathematical understanding Encourage the development of manipulative skills Offer the chance to explore different materials Develop muscular strength and co-ordination Create habits of listening and concentrating Establish the use of symbols and patterns which form the basis of reading and writing Extend their understanding of science and the world around them Respond to their needs to explore through their senses Above all, we want to help the children learn to respect and enjoy the companionship of other children and adults, develop their self-confidence and evolve a sense of security within the school routine. Admissions Policy 2022-2023 Applying for a Reception place for September (4 & 5 year olds) If you would like your child to start school with us you can: Apply Online You can apply for up to 3 schools, putting them in order of preference. It’s in your best interests to list 3 schools. Naming only 1 school does not guarantee your child a place at that school or give your child priority for a place over another child, neither does naming a school more than once. For advice email: kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk Please note: Application acceptance dates change yearly, please check the above website or contact KCC admissions to find out more. Appeals If you are unhappy with the school place you’ve been offered, you can appeal for any of the schools you named in your application. KCC recommend you still accept the place your child has been offered. This will not affect your appeal and will guarantee your child has a school place if your appeal is unsuccessful. If your appeal is successful you must remember to tell the school you were originally offered that you no longer want the place. If you weren’t offered your chosen school, this is usually because the school is full and there were other children who more closely met the school’s oversubscription criteria. Please see the KCC website for more information. www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/appeal-a-school-offer If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. In-year Admissions Would you like your child to move schools? OR Have you just moved in the area and would like a school place for your child? We are always happy to receive applications from pupils in any year group. If you are interested in applying for a place at our school please contact us directly to enquire about places. More information and an in-year admission form can be found on the KCC website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/move-to-a-different-school © Copyright 2021 Newlands Primary School Telephone: 01843 593806 E-mail: office@newlands-tkat.org The Kemnal Academies Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 7348231. It’s registered address is, The Atkins Centre, Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA. “Newlands Primary School” is a business name used by The Kemnal Academies Trust TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY USE OF COOKIES