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The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

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Early years education

The March 2023 budget announced changes that will help parents to return to work, or increase their working hours, following parental leave. This includes providing increased funded childcare for eligible parents with children aged nine months to four years.

View Changes to nursery and pre-school childcare for more information.

Happy child laughing and playing on an autumn day 15 hours funded childcare for three and four year olds
Happy child blowing bubbles in school garden Funded childcare for working parents
Closeup portrait of a little boy in leaves Funded childcare sessions for two year olds (Play and Learn)
Two little girls lying on orange blanket laughing and having fun Early years development support
Close up portrait of a smiling baby girl Tax-free childcare
Cheerful little boy wearing headphones The Portage Service: pre-school education support service for children with complex developmental needs
Conceptual image of trainers of father, mother and child Families Information Service


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