Admissions

Applying for a school place.

We are delighted that you are interested in joining our amazing school and welcome your application.

Admissions applications for Wadsworth Fields Primary School & Nursery are received through Nottinghamshire County Council’s co-ordinated scheme for first admission to school and for in-year transfers.

Click here to make an application online and to find guidance including application dates.

The Equals Trust Admissions team are always happy to help with vacancy details and general admissions advice and can be contacted via email admissions@equalstrust.org or telephone 0115 914 3211.

Wadsworth Fields Primary School & Nursery’s catchment area

You do not need to live in our catchment area to apply for a school place with us but we advise that you check your catchment area before applying for school places.  You can check your catchment area by clicking here

Wadsworth Fields Primary School & Nursery Local Governing Body have approved their own Admissions policy which will be followed for entry to school

Admissions 2026 27 WFPS Approved

Approved Admission Arrangements For Member Schools Of Equals Trust 2027 28

Admissions Appeals

The Admissions Appeals process for all Equals Trust schools engages Nottinghamshire County Council’s Independent Appeals Panel.  None of the members who sit on the panels have any connection to Equals Trust schools.  Their decision is independent and final.

The cost of any Admissions Appeal is charged to the school and comes out of their allocated budget.

In school admission procedures are available for Nursery

Admission to Nursery (Foundation Stage 1)

Nursery application forms can be accessed by clicking this link or by contacting the school office at office@wadsworth.notts.sch.uk

The aims for the Early Years Foundation stage are encapsulated in the school’s mission statement. We recognise that children join us with a range of different experiences, skills, interests, strengths and weaknesses. We aim for each child to achieve their full potential and continually strive to take their learning forward through a well planned and resourced curriculum, delivered in a secure and caring environment.

We consider it vitally important that each child should feel valued and successful and are committed to providing the highest standards of education and care. High priority is given to establishing an effective partnership with parents.

Nursery Sessions – Flexible Options to Suit Your Family

We offer a range of session options to meet the needs of different families. All sessions run Monday to Friday during term time:

While we always aim to meet your preferences, session choices are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

We also offer wraparound care for families who need extended hours—ask us for more details!

Funding & Childcare Support

We welcome a variety of childcare support schemes to help you cover costs, including:

• 15 Hours Free Childcare for all 3- and 4-year-olds
• 30 Hours Free Childcare for eligible working families
• Tax-Free Childcare and additional government schemes

Not sure what you’re entitled to? Visit Childcare Choices for an easy eligibility check.

Admission and Induction Procedures to Nursery

Our Foundation Stage 1 admission procedures aim to secure a smooth and happy transition from home to school, to establish good relationships with parents and begin the partnership between school and home.

Offer of Places to Nursery

Places are offered in accordance with the criteria determined by the governing body. Parents are sent a written offer of a place as soon as possible after the child’s 3rd birthday. We have a waiting list and children are offered a place according to age. Sometimes priority may be given to children or families with particular needs which have been identified.

Parents/carers are normally notified of offers of places before the half term holiday in the term prior to that in which the child will start in Foundation 1 (i.e. approximately 2/3 months before the admission date).

Parents are asked to return an acceptance slip by a specified date. The letter also invites parents to a meeting in the Foundation Stage Unit.

Meeting for New Nursery Parents

The meeting for parents takes the format of a talk by the Foundation Stage 1 teachers, assisted by the teaching assistant. There is an explanation of the aims and organisation of the nursery, the Early Years Foundation stage curriculum, behaviour policy and admission procedures.

Parents are given a copy of the brochure and a welcoming letter for their child. Home visits are arranged. Any parents who do not attend the meeting are contacted to make arrangements for the home visit and for them to receive the brochure and child’s letter.

The brochure covers much of the information discussed at the meeting and aims to be welcoming and informative.

Home Visits

Home visits are held prior to admission to allow parents and nursery staff an opportunity to meet in an environment familiar to the child. We believe they are very important in helping to settle a child happily into school and in building good relationships with parents.

We think this is because:

• Children see a member of the school staff on their home ground where they feel safe and secure. When they visit school they will see a familiar adult face.

• Parents and staff have the chance to talk about the child without the inevitable interruptions which can occur in the nursery. They can ask questions and discuss any concerns.

• Parents, children and staff get to know each other much more quickly.

• Children see a link between home and school.

• Staff obtain a fuller picture of the child.

Wherever possible two Foundation 1 staff attend the home visits so that we can play with the child and talk to parents. We record information given by the parents on the home visit sheet which forms the first part of their assessment which is continued throughout F1 and F2. This involves parents from the start and emphasises their role as their child’s first educator. We arrange the starting date and dates when the child will visit school accompanied by a parent/carer.

We value contact with parents and would like to establish a strong link between home and school and so if home visits are not possible we will explore alternative ways to set up these links. This might have to take the form of a telephone call or a meeting within the school setting.

Visit to Nursery

Our policy is that children should usually have two or three visits accompanied by parents or carers.

These visits are very important in helping children to settle because:

• They are gradually introduced to an unfamiliar environment with the security of the presence of a known adult.

• By the time the starting date arrives the child is becoming familiar with the layout of the learning environment.

• They are also beginning to have some idea of routines e.g. carpet time, child initiated and directed activities, indoor and outdoor play, and possibly hall sessions.

• We aim to make parents/carers feel welcome and well informed.

• They can see what goes on and can ask questions.

• Staff have further opportunities to get to know the children and parents before the starting date.

The Starting Date

Entry to nursery is staggered over the first two or three weeks of term so that staff can spend time settling the new children.

More information on school age Admissions can be found on the Nottinghamshire County Council website by following this link:

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/schools/admissions/