Admission to Primary School 2024 for children born between 01/09/2019 and 31/08/2020
Dear Pre-School / Early Years Provider / Childminder,
You will be aware that children born between the dates above are entitled to start full time Primary Education in September 2024
The application facility opens on 15th November 2023 and closes at midnight on 15th January 2024. It is important that parents apply before the closing date, even if they are intending to defer their child’s admission until later in the academic year, they must secure a place before that decision need be made.
The Step by Step Guide is now available for download from the School Admission webpages.
In common with an increasing number of LAs across the country, Devon will focus its communication strategy on social media, through our website, through collaboration with Early Years settings and schools.
We know that most families will apply using the online facility at: Citizen Portal – Sign in (devon.gov.uk)
We are anxious that no application is delayed beyond the closing date as schools have limits placed upon them and we must offer places up to the determined number in the first round – no places can be held in reserve for late applicants. Each year there are parents who are disappointed that places at local schools are not available because they did not apply on time.
I know you will do your best to support your children’s progression to statutory education and to this end would ask that you promote the application facility.
The Education Helpline Advisers are on hand to manage queries and will help parents navigate the system if necessary, telephone 0345 155 1019. If you believe there are families who would struggle to make an online application, or may need support through the process, you can contact us directly for a hard copy of the application form, and you may want to support the parent/carers in person.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support in this matter and ask that you continue to raise awareness by looking out for our posts on our social media channels and re-sharing the content and posters electronically. You can find us on Facebook and X (Twitter).
Please contact us if you have any queries yourself regarding the application facility.
Yours sincerely,
Neil Keen, Admissions Manager.