Nursery Admission
Nursery Unit Admissions
Applications for Nursery are all made online via the Education Authority.
Exact dates are confirmed when the Education Authority make their announcement for each new application cohort. The timetable usually runs as follows.
December | Open day/Open morning |
We usually advertise the Open day on our Facebook page or on the school website. Parents are invited to come along to find out about the school ethos, meet staff and ask any questions. Admission criteria is published on the Education Authority website and on the school website. The admission criteria tells you how to apply and what you need to record on your online application. Eg eldest child, etc |
January | Online Portal opens |
All applications are made online via the Education Authority. Before proceeding with your Child's details you will create an account. You will be able to search all schools you are interested in using the search function when you are considering your placements. We recommend choosing at least 4 Nursery settings. A lot of preschool providers are oversubscribed and this means you have a higher chance of gaining a place. |
End January | Online portal closes |
Please ensure that you have your online application submitted by the time. Applications received after the closing date will be classed as late and will not be processed until all other applicants have been dealt with. |
April | Notification | You will receive notification of placement from the EA via the email you provide. Following this you will contact your child's new placement and accept the place. |
May/June | Welcome Induction |
You will be invited with your child to come in see their new Nursery class. This is usually an informal stay and play session. The Nursery teacher will then contact everyone individually to collect information on your child. This helps us prepare for the new school year. |
August | Parent's induction |
Parents will be invited in to an induction session which will cover the pre school curriculum. We will also take you through a typical day and what you need to prepare for your child's nursery year. |
September | Nursery year start |
Children usually commence nursery in groups. This makes it easier for the Nursery staff to observe and get to know the children in a smaller group situation to help them plan for their needs. |
Phoenix Integrated Primary & Nursery School, 80 Fountain Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8QF Tel: 028 8675 7096