Admissions

An in-year application is for children requiring a school place during the school year, rather than at the usual transfer time. Please follow this link:

Changing School In-Year

If you have any questions regarding admissions then please contact Nottinghamshire County Council Admissions team on 0300 500 8080, alternatively, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist if we can.

If your child needs a school place for September, and lives in Nottinghamshire, you should apply for a school place through Nottinghamshire County Council.

Key dates and guidance can be found on the Council's website.

The admissions authority for John Clifford School is The White Hills Park Trust. The Trust determines admission arrangements for each academy within the Trust. The arrangements are implemented by the local governing body of each academy.  Please see the documents within the 'helpful admission information' section below for our full admissions policy.

If you wish to appeal against a decision to refuse a place for your child at this school you can appeal online or in writing.  Information on how to appeal a school admission decision can be found via Nottinghamshire County Council or by calling 0300 500 80 80. Please ensure that you read the guidance notes published online before submitting your appeal.

Please refer to the Primary Appeals Timetable document and complete the Primary Appeal Form, both can be found within the 'helpful admissions information' section on this page.

At John Clifford School we have a large Foundation Stage Unit which is home to Foundation Stage One and Two.

If you would like to apply for a place for you child in Foundation Stage One, for either 15 or 30 hours, please fill in the application form.

If you need a paper copy, please call into the office and we can provide one. 

Every child is eligible for free Nursery education from the term immediately after their 3rd birthday. Government funding provides a maximum of 15 hours per child, which can be offered during term time only.  

Some working parents of 3 and 4 year old children are eligible for 30 hours free childcare (an additional 15 hours offered as well as the standard 15 hours). We offer places to those entitled to 15 hours as well as those entitled to 30 hours extended childcare; you can check your eligibility, find more information and begin an application using the links below:

30 Hours Free Childcare - Check your eligibility.

To find out if you are eligible for 30 hours free childcare and to obtain an eligibility code, visit the link below:

Apply For 30 Hours Free Childcare

Childcare Choices - Government help with childcare costs for parents.

Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.  Please click on the link below for information to help inform your childcare choices.

Childcare Choices

Nottinghamshire County Council - Help with Childcare.

Information on the different levels of funding available, providers, and other frequently asked questions about childcare in Nottinghamshire:

Help With Childcare

Session times with an added Lunch Break care:

• Morning Session – 8.40am to 11.40am.
• Lunch Break Care – 11.40am to 12.25pm (Packed lunch from home required, or you may purchase a school dinner.)
• Afternoon Session – 12.25pm to 3.25pm.

If your child is attending a full day you may collect your child at the end of the morning session at 11.40am and return for the afternoon session at 12.25pm.  

• Lunch Break Care (non-learning) - 11.40 to 12.25pm, bringing sandwiches from home £3.50.
• Lunch Break Care (non-learning) - 11.40 to 12.25pm, with school dinners £3.50 plus £2.70 for a school meal.

Lunch Break Care (non-learning time) – Nursery Wraparound Care:

• Lunch Break Care runs from 11.40 to 12.25pm and is open for children attending nursery sessions.
• This is a non-learning session for a meal break. The children may have some time to play outside (or in the classroom if it is wet) once they have finished their lunch.
• Due to the nature of staffing provision no refunds are given for absences (sickness, holidays, appointments etc).
• There will be a small charge of £3.50 per day for Lunch Break Care as this is not included in the funding we receive for providing 30 hours childcare entitlement. 

If you would like to take up the offer of a 30 hours place at John Clifford, please ensure you hand in your child's date of birth, 30 hours eligibility code and your national insurance number into the office.

If you have any further questions or require more information please contact a member of the foundation stage team.