Another primary school question!

[Sally81]

Another primary school question, sorry! Just looking for some general advice. At 18 months, should I be thinking about primary school for my son? I'm thinking I should! When and where should I start? I'm not even 100 per cent sure I'll be living in this area, so should I start to think seriously about where we will be? Or am i just worrying about it all a bit early?

[rachel83]

You can't apply early for Reception Year so there's probably no point worrying about it, especially if you don't know if you will be in the area. You apply one year before your child starts Reception (the academic year they turn 5). It's not like private nurseries where you have to sign up before your child is born!

[Mrs TP]

Not sure how the private sector works but if you are talking about state schools then definitely too early as rachel83 says.

State schools are constantly changing due to new teaching staff and especially if a new head teacher, different intakes e.g. bulge classes from wider catchment areas and so a school you see now could be different in 2/3 years when your little one goes. However, if curiosity is getting the better of you why don't you contact some of your local schools in Sept and see when their open days for prospective parents are and go and have a nose around - might settle your mind and you can ease off for a few years.

[Sally81]

Ah okay. I have some time before starting to worry. Thanks guys x

[chantelle]

However if you want to take up free 15 hours preschool from 3, you are meant to apply when they are two. That placement has no bearing though on getting a reception place.