Nursery applications now open
Posted on Monday 3rd July 2017
Applications for Newport nursery places in 2018 are now open.
The application process and timetable has recently been updated with the aim of making the process easier for parents.
Children are eligible for a nursery place in the term following their third birthday and in Newport this can be in a maintained nursery class/school or in a non-maintained setting (a playgroup or private day nursery).
For a September 2018 nursery place (maintained nurseries only), applications can be made between 3 July and 18 September 2017.
However, in a change to previous years, there is no need for parents to submit a separate application for a Rising 3 place. Rising 3 places can be offered to children born between 1 September and 31 March, with a nursery start date of January or April 2018.
Once a nursery application has been made, if a Rising 3 place is available, parents will now automatically be notified and offered that place.
Children born between 1 April and 31 August are not eligible for a Rising 3 place.
Key dates
3 July – 18 September 2017:
Application period for all 2018 nursery places
30 November 2017:
Decisions issued for September 2018 places
January 2018 Rising 3 places offered (if available)
2 March 2018
April 2018 Rising 3 places offered (if available)
The council is responsible for admission to community nursery schools but for a nursery place in a voluntary aided school or non-maintained setting, enquiries should be made directly to the school or provider.
Both Welsh and English-medium places are available.
For more information and to make an application visit www.newport.gov.uk/schooladmissions