Admissions and Visits

 

All school In Year admissions (with the exception of Nursery) are now dealt with by Hertfordshire County Council. Please click on the link below to gain access to the relevant page within the Hertfordshire website. For any further guidance contact County Hall on 0300 1234043.

 In-year admissions

 

The school plans various opportunities for prospective parents to visit the school. Please contact the school office for further details if you would like to look around prior to an application.

Parents and Carers who are making an admission application for a Nursery or Primary place for September 2024 are invited to visit on our open mornings and meet the Headteacher.  If you would like to attend, please contact the school office on 01707 324251.

If you wish to speak to our SENCo please contact:

Mrs Natalie Moore

01707324251

senco@templewood.herts.sch.uk

 



Nursery Admissions

The Nursery class at Templewood will offer 30 hours from September 2023 and we can offer 26 places.

 

Children can join our nursery class the term after they have turned 3 years of age.

 

Nursery Times - sessions are available between 8.45am and 3.15pm

Morning session - 8.45am to 11.45am

Morning Session including Lunch Club* - 8.45am to 12.45pm  (charge of £5.00 per day if not eligible for 30 hours funding)

All day - 8.45am to 2.45pm* (charge of £15.00 per day in not eligible for 30 hours funding)

Additional session - 2.45pm to 3.15pm (charge of £2.50 per day)

*Parents to provide child with a packed lunch.

 

When should we apply for Nursery?

For 2023/2024 - You can apply now.  

For 2024/2025 - You can apply now

 

How do I apply for Nursery?

Please complete the following form for the Templewood office team:

Please return your form by post to the school office or email to nurseryadmissions@templewood.herts.sch.uk 

Nursery Application Form

 

For information on our admissions rules when joining Templewood Nursery, please read the following document:

Templewood School Nursery Admissions 2024-25

Templewood School Nursery Admissions 2023-24

 

School Visits for In Year Nursery Admissions 

Please call the school office to book an appointment to view the nursery.

 

School Tours planned for Nursery and In Year Admissions  

1.30pm Wednesday 15th November 2023

9.30am Tuesday 28th November 2023

1.30pm  Thursday 4th January 2024

9.30am Tuesday 5th March 2024

 

 

Primary (Reception) Admissions September 2024

(children born between 01.09.19 and 31.08.20)


Since September 2011, children start Reception in one intake in September.
In Reception all children start in September.  A recent change made by the Government, which allows parents and carers the option to defer entry for Summer born children will take place with immediate effect.  This is a recent change to procedure and will be discussed during the tours around school.

During the Summer term an Induction meeting is held for parents. Invitations will be sent to those who are allocated a place. During the meeting there is an opportunity to meet key members of staff and arrange home-visits.

Please note that places at all community and voluntary controlled schools are allocated in accordance with Hertfordshire County Council's admissions rules.

 

School Tour for Primary Admissions September 2024

1.30pm Wednesday 15th November 2023

9.30am Tuesday 28th November 2023

9.30am  Wednesday  10th January 2024

 

Frequently asked questions:

When should we apply for Reception?

Reception applications can be made from 1st  November 2023 to 15th January 2024

 

Guidance for Parents/Carers of Summer Born children

The new guidance regarding delaying the starting date of Summer born children can be found on www.hertsdirect.org

 

How do I apply for Reception?
Details of how to apply online will be sent directly to those families living within Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire County Council encourage applications to be made online. If you would like a paper copy to make your application please contact HCC Customer Service Centre. Further details can be obtained from www.hertsdirect.org

 

When are places offered?
Children going into Reception will be informed on 16th April 2024

How many children are offered a place?
The annual admissions limit for Templewood School is thirty children.

What happens if my child is already of school age?
Details of In-Year admissions can be found on www.hertsdirect.org. Alternatively, paper application forms are available from any school.