Admissions to Nursery
Statement for admissions
Starting nursery school is a big moment for you and your child. We want your child to have the best start in life and are here to answer any questions you may have, to help you find the right nursery place.
At Rachel Keeling Nursery School, children who qualify for a place may access a morning place 9am-12pm or an afternoon place 12.30-3.30pm.
We follow the admissions procedures outlined in the Local Authority’s “Starting Nursery in Tower Hamlets Booklet”
A paper copy is available from the Local Authority’s Pupil Admissions Team on 020 7364 5006
All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early years education per week and this is available from the term after their third birthday.
Rachel Keeling Nursery School follows the admission's procedure as outlined by the Local Authority's starting school booklet.
which can be accessed by clicking the Tower Hamlets School Admissions button below.
A paper copy can be obtained from the Local Authority's Pupil Admissions Team: 020 7364 5006.
How decisions are made
The pupil service team processes applications and coordinates decisions for those who apply.
The local authority in accordance with the admission criteria below makes the decisions on applications for Tower Hamlets nursery schools:
If you have any further questions about Nursery admission, please contact Pam Jones at Rachel Keeling Nursery School.
Starting nursery school is a big moment for you and your child. We want your child to have the best start in life and are here to answer any questions you may have, to help you find the right nursery place.
At Rachel Keeling Nursery School, children who qualify for a place may access a morning place 9am-12pm or an afternoon place 12.30-3.30pm.
We follow the admissions procedures outlined in the Local Authority’s “Starting Nursery in Tower Hamlets Booklet”
A paper copy is available from the Local Authority’s Pupil Admissions Team on 020 7364 5006
All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early years education per week and this is available from the term after their third birthday.
Rachel Keeling Nursery School follows the admission's procedure as outlined by the Local Authority's starting school booklet.
which can be accessed by clicking the Tower Hamlets School Admissions button below.
A paper copy can be obtained from the Local Authority's Pupil Admissions Team: 020 7364 5006.
How decisions are made
The pupil service team processes applications and coordinates decisions for those who apply.
The local authority in accordance with the admission criteria below makes the decisions on applications for Tower Hamlets nursery schools:
- Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after.
- Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to.
- Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so on the date of admission
- Children whose parent is a member of staff who has been employed at the school concerned for two or more years at the time of application and/ or children of a member of staff who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
- Children who live within the catchment area of the school and for whom the school applied for is their nearest community school within the catchment area.
- Other children from within the catchment area of the school.
- Children living outside of the catchment area of the school.
If you have any further questions about Nursery admission, please contact Pam Jones at Rachel Keeling Nursery School.
Thirty-Hour Places
Eligible parents may be entitled to an additional 15 hours nursery education a week.
You can check your eligibility at for the Government’s 30 hour place at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If eligible you can then let the school office know your 11-digit code.
Alternatively you can telephone the HMRC helpline on 0300 123 4097
Two-Year-Old Places
Children’s House Nursery School offers places to eligible two year olds.
Some parents of two year olds are eligible for 15 hours free nursery education for their two year old but must meet certain government (income based) criteria.
You can check your eligibility at https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
Eligible parents may be entitled to an additional 15 hours nursery education a week.
You can check your eligibility at for the Government’s 30 hour place at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If eligible you can then let the school office know your 11-digit code.
Alternatively you can telephone the HMRC helpline on 0300 123 4097
Two-Year-Old Places
Children’s House Nursery School offers places to eligible two year olds.
Some parents of two year olds are eligible for 15 hours free nursery education for their two year old but must meet certain government (income based) criteria.
You can check your eligibility at https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
We truly recommend you book a visit to see our wonderful school for yourself and all the exciting learning our children are engaged in .
Head teacher tours with Becky are held monthly. Dates on 'Home' tab.
Please telephone Pam on 020 8980 5856 or email her at admin@rachelkeeling.towerhamlets.sch.uk to book your tour.
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you must apply for Reception Class before 15 January 2024.
Visit www.eadmissions.org.uk
Head teacher tours with Becky are held monthly. Dates on 'Home' tab.
Please telephone Pam on 020 8980 5856 or email her at admin@rachelkeeling.towerhamlets.sch.uk to book your tour.
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you must apply for Reception Class before 15 January 2024.
Visit www.eadmissions.org.uk
