0-3's Admissions
You can pick up an application form at the centre, download it or we can also send it to you. Please ring us on 0207 527 3500 or 0207 253 8144 and speak to Lisa if you have any questions about the admission process or would like to book a place on one of our open mornings. Please email scanned applications to lisa.coulman@moreland.islington.sch.uk or alternatively drop your completed form into the centre. For admission to Nursery class (3-4 year olds) please contact the school office.
See the information below which includes; parent information pack, application form, day-care charges and Islington’s admission policies.
Free early learning and childcare
Some children are eligible for 15 or 30 hours of free early learning and childcare a week. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
If your child is eligible, you can start claiming free early education from the beginning of the term after your child turns 9mths, 2yrs, or 3yrs.
For families receiving some additional forms of government support
2 year olds of parents receiving additional forms of government support are eligible for up to 15 hours of free early learning a week.
This scheme is for parents who meet any of the following criteria:
- are getting certain benefits and if working, the household income is less than £15,400 per year
- have children with disabilities
- have no recourse to public funds
- are the guardian or parent of children looked after
If you do not meet these criteria and both parents in the household are working, you could still get free hours if you meet certain criteria.
Free Early Learning and Childcare for working parents
Eligible working families can get up to 30 hours a week of free childcare from the term after their child turns nine months until their child starts reception.
Free hours are available:
- from the start of the term after your child turns the relevant age by 31 March, 31 August, or 31 December.
- for 38 weeks a year but some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over more weeks, meaning you'll use fewer hours each week
Children from 9 months
- From 9 months until children start school, you can get 30 hours a week free (1,140 hours a year).
2-year-olds
- 2-year-olds can get 15 hours a week free (570 hours a year).
How to apply
Information on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Islington website.
We are very happy at the centre to help with the process of applying, so please come and see us if you have any questions or need help with the forms.
More information can be found on the website below.