How the admissions process works
The Islington education department determines the criteria for allocating nursery places.
Following submission of your completed application form, it is filed according to your child’s date of birth in the admissions folder. We are always at our maximum capacity, and places are allocated throughout the year only when families leave the nursery; however, the September intake is usually more significant as this coincides with the school allocation process.
Admission FormPlaces are filled according to the age vacancy available, i.e., the Rainbow Unit (under 2.5 years) or Sunshine Unit (2.5-5 years). Other criteria include the type of place available, i.e., funded or non-funded (which is decided by family income and borough), and the specific number of days available, i.e., 2, 3, or 5.
Some families can be given priority according to specific circumstances. These include siblings, families deemed by a doctor, health visitor or social worker (referral required) to be ‘in need’, and children with other specific learning needs.
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We invite families to book a visit to see our wonderful nursery and experience our nurturing environment in person. This will give you a sense of how Highbury Nursery can support your child's growth and become part of your family life.
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