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How to Apply

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Nursery Admissions: How to Apply

We are delighted that you are considering a place at our Nursery. Please read the following information carefully to ensure your application is submitted correctly and on time.

1. Complete the Nursery Application Form
To apply, at least one parent must complete the Nursery Application Form. This form is available:

Please note: There is no preference given to online or paper submissions. All applications are treated equally.

2. Check the Application Opening Date
It is essential that you submit your application form from the correct date and time. Please note, your child becomes eligible for a nursery space, the term following your child’s third birthday.  Please refer to the table in Section 6.2 of our Nursery Entry Policy/or below to determine when you can apply.

Please note: Applications submitted before the opening date/time will not be accepted.

3. Submit Your Application
Once completed, you can submit the form (from 10am on the respective day):

  • By email to: info@harrisprimarykenthouse.org.uk
  • By hand to the Academy’s main office

4. 30 Hours Funding
If you are applying for a full-time place using the government’s 30 hours funding, please include your funding code on the application form.

5. Notification of Outcome
You will receive a written response within 10 school days of submitting your application.

6.  Applying Between Terms

If your child is eligible and you are applying between official application periods, please feel free to contact the Academy directly.

There may be places available, and we will be happy to advise you on current availability and next steps.

If you have any questions, please contact the academy office - we are happy to help.

Children who will turn 3 years old on or between:

Application submission from:

Date child will start at the Nursery (if offered a place)

1 April and 31 August

 10am 20th April 2026

First day of Autumn term in September

1 September and 31 December

 10am 6th October 2025

First day of Spring term in January

1 January and 31 March

10am 2nd February 2026

First day of Summer term in April (depending when Easter falls)