We aim to ensure that all sections of the community receive accessible information, and that our admissions procedures are fair, clear and open to all parents who apply for a place.

• The setting is advertised in places accessible to all sections of the community.

• Information about the setting is accessible, using plain English, in written and spoken form and, where appropriate, provided in different community languages and in other formats on request.

• Children with disabilities are supported to take full part in all activities within the setting and the setting makes reasonable adjustments to ensure that this will be the case from the time the child is placed on the waiting list.

• The waiting list is arranged in birth order and in addition may consider the following:

  • the age of the child with priority being given to children eligible for the free entitlement

  • length of time on the waiting list

  • the vicinity of the home to the setting

  • siblings already attending the setting

  • the capacity of the setting to meet the individual needs of the child

• Funded places are offered in accordance with the Early Years Entitlements: Operational Guidance for local authorities and providers (DfE) and any local conditions in place at the time,

• Where it is financially viable to do so, a place is kept vacant for an emergency admission.

• The setting and its practices are welcoming and make it clear that fathers, mothers, other relations and carers and childminders are all welcome.

• The setting and its practices operate in a way that encourages positive regard for and understanding of difference and ability, whether gender, family structure, class, background, religion, ethnicity or competence in spoken English.

• The needs and individual circumstances of children joining the setting are monitored to ensure that no accidental or unintentional discrimination is taking place and that reasonable adjustments are made as required.

• Section 5 Equality procedures are shared and widely promoted to all.

• Places are provided in accordance with the ‘contract of agreement’ issued to every parent when the child takes up their place.  Failure to comply may result in the provision of a place being withdrawn.