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Phoenix Integrated Primary & Nursery School, Cookstown

Nursery Admission

 

Nursery Unit Admission

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. 

 

Please have a look at the admission criteria for the Nursery Unit. 

From September 2025 all places offered will be full-time and children will be served lunch as part of the Nursery session. 

  • 26 Nursery Unit places
  • 9.00am - 1.30pm

This is great news for the school.

Come along to one of our Open Day sessions to find out more!