Admissions
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Children are admitted to Blackwell First School Nursery and Forest School in accordance with our admission's criteria and applications should be made in the January prior to the academic year in which they will attend Nursery. Please request admissions forms from the school office.Children are admitted to Blackwell First School after applying online to Worcestershire County Council for a place before January of the year they are due to start school. Please see the school office for further information. Visits to the school are welcome. For further information and details of our Open Evening please phone the school office.
An offer of a place is made in April of the year when the child is due to start school. Blackwell First School strives to ensure that every child settles quickly into school. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to school regularly prior to entry.
The induction programme for prospective Reception children and parents
Before admission
· open morning and evening - Autumn term
· weekly story club (May to July) which provides an extended opportunity to make new friends and meet the teachers
· induction evening - Summer term
· induction day - Summer term
After admission
- gradual entry during the first 2 weeks
- new parent meeting - during first few days of the Autumn term
- parent consultation meeting - Autumn term
Admission for pupils with disabilities
We offer provision to support those children with disabilities. The Accessibility Legislation (2003) ensures that the school is open to all children.