Once your child has reached the age of one year, you are entitled to place their name on the school waiting list for the 2-3 room, age 2 for the 3-5 room. You will be notified when a place becomes available at some time after your child’s second, or third birthday (depending on the stage you have applied for).
Admission to Carmichael Nursery School is in accordance with Glasgow City Council’s Admission policy as outlined below.
The Head Teacher is happy to explain further any aspects of the policy.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE POLICY
Category 1
- Any child considered to be in the need of protection
- Children with very young mothers
- Looked after children.
Category 2
Children referred by, or have:
- Attended Pre-scat
- A psychologist
- Have specific needs
- Are in temporary accommodation
- Deferred entry to primary school
- Are from travelling families
- Parents with specific needs.
Category 3
- Working parents
- Parents in education
- Referred from external professions
- English as an Additional Language
- Sole supporter of the family
- 3 or more children under 5
- Multiple births
- Family stress.
Category 4
- Any child who lives in Glasgow and has not been admitted under Bands 1, 2, or 3.
Category 5
- Children from out with the City of Glasgow.
Where demands outweigh availability for places, the admission panel will meet to prioritise and consider your application. The panel comprises of representatives from Early Years Educational establishments in the area.