Pre-school Admissions Guide

Although pre-school isn't compulsory it has benefits. Our guide will help you understand more about the process and what to expect when applying for a place in pre-school for your child.

Socially Disadvantaged Circumstances

If you are applying for a funded pre-school place legislation requires pre-school providers to give priority to children in their final pre-school year who are from socially disadvantaged circumstances.  In order for a pre-school provider to consider an application under the socially disadvantaged criterion a parent will need to provide benefit verification.  The process of providing benefit verification will not commence until after you have submitted your pre-school application form.  To find out how this can be done visit www.eani.org.uk/benefitverification . 

Last updated: 10/06/2021