Admission to Lane Head Nursery School

We now offer...

• 15hour Time2Start places for children who are 2 years of age.
• 15hour Universal funded places for children who are 3 years of age
• 30hour places for families who are elibilbe for 'working families' 

Funding and Entitled Hours...

• ALL children are entitled to up to 15hours of funded nursery places from the term after their 3rd Birthday.
• Working parents can claim an extra 15 hours based on additional criterial found at beststartinlife.gov.uk A code must be supplied and renewed at the parents discretion. If a parent fails to keep the code renewed, they could face charges or loss of the additional 15hours.
• Time2Start funding is specifically for families who have children who are 2 years of age and are eligible for 15hours of funded nursery places. The criteria can be found at https://family-hubs.walsall.gov.uk/childcare-walsall/check-see-if-you-are-eligible-time-2-start

How to apply...

Applications for nursery places should be made directly to the school or click on the link below. You will be asked which provision you would like your child to attend-

• Little Gems 2's provision: for children who are 2 years of age before September with a VALID Time2Start code (Morning 8:45am-11:45am OR Afternoon 12:45-3:45pm)
• Little Treasures 3's provision: from the term after their 3^rd birthday. Universal offer 15hours (Morning 8:45am-11:45am OR Afternoon 12:45-3:45pm)
• Little Treasures 3's provision: Working families 30hours WITH a valid code (8:45am-2:45pm)

Required Forms

Please ensure the following forms are completed and returned to school as soon as possible:

• Admissions Form

• We will also require elibility codes for 30hrs working families and elibility codes for Time2Start for 2yr olds
• Birth Certificate, passport or letter from NHS

Please complete and return the Admission Form to:

The lane Head Nursery school office OR nurseryadmissions@shortheathfederation.org.uk

Key Information About Offers and Places

• An initial offer letter for admissions will be sent via email the term before your child reaches their 2nd or 3rd birthday.

• You will receive a welcome pack and information about a potential home visit and a date for a stay & play session. 

• If your child is registered with us but you do not receive an email, and you still wish to request a place, please contact us.

Home visits and Stay & Play sessions in Nursery...

This gives you the chance to:

• Share personal information about your child with us
• Get to know us
• See the provision and environment your child will learn in
• Ask any questions you may have

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at nurseryadmissions@shortheathfederation.org.uk
We’re here to help and look forward to welcoming you to our nursery community.

Every Day, In Every Way, Everyone Matters...