ADMISSIONS POLICY FOR EARLY YEARS FUNDED PLACES 3-4 YEAR OLDS
The nursery follows the admission procedures for nursery places as, set out in the RBK information online for parents, ‘Nursery Education in Kingston upon Thames’ (see links in policy)
All parents are welcome to apply for a nursery place at Surbiton Hill Nursery School. The school can offer up to 80 places for children aged 3-4 years this includes both 15 hours universal funding and 30 hours funding.
The Head Teacher and school Governing Body manage admissions on behalf of the Local Authority
Parents are encouraged to view the nursery when children are 2 years old; from the age of 2 years, and on completion of the e-application form, names are held on a waiting list until the annual deadline in March.
Applications are found on the schools website or can be collected in person from the school office.
The closing date for applications for nursery places is published annually by the Local Authority; following this date any applications received are considered only after all those received on time
When more applications are received than there are places for the Autumn Term, the nursery uses the criteria and priority order agreed by the council to allocate places
For 15 hours universal and 30 hours eligible for care only
Places are allocated to children after their 3rd birthday depending on availability; the majority of children will be admitted in the Autumn Term following their 3rd birthday; however children are admitted to places throughout the year as they become available
When places become available at other times of the year, allocation will be at the discretion of the Head Teacher. In addition to the criteria and priority order agreed by the authority, length of time on the waiting list will be taken into consideration.
The school offers the following sessions for 15 hours
- 5 Morning sessions 8:30-11:30 Monday- Friday
- Flexible sessions - Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri
The school offers the following session for 30 hours
- 9-3 Monday to Friday
For families needing wrap around care please add additional hours on your application form. We can offer up to 16 places for breakfast club (8:00-8:30) and up to 16 places for after school club (3:30-6:00)
A balanced mix of children are admitted to the Nursery which reflects the diversity of the local community
On application, parents are asked to give details of any siblings who have attended the nursery previously; wherever possible children will be allocated to a familiar key-worker or teacher; a choice of class/teacher/or key-worker is not offered
The nursery wishes to work with all parents to provide appropriate support for children’s needs in order for them to access and benefit from the learning environment; parents are asked to discuss any particular needs that their child has when making their application to the nursery
Parents will be asked to provide proof of date of birth and may be required to provide proof of address
See also ‘Nursery Education in Kingston upon Thames’ (updated annually)
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/schools-education/nurseries-1
This policy is reviewed annually by headteacher & Governors
Last reviewed Dec 2025