Enrolment.

One week in January is set aside by the Education Department for parents to enrol children for those who are due to start school in August. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate with them and two proofs of residence. It is a good idea to bring the child along at this stage so they can begin to form an idea of what happens when you go to school.

Children will be invited back into school for 2 afternoons during the summer term before they start to meet their teacher and begin to get know the other boys and girls who will be in their class.

Meetings for parents will also be arranged to explain what’s involved in starting school. You will also get to know what to expect in the first few weeks and months.

If parents want their child to go to another, they must enrol in the first instance with their local school and ask for an information leaflet that provides details on how to make a placing request. Forms are available from schools, Q&A offices or by contacting Education Resources, Almada Street, Hamilton, telephone 01698 454458. Completed forms should be returned as soon as possible to Education Resources, Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 OAE.