Admissions
Puffins Preschool will comply with its obligations under the Race Relations Act 1976, the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003, the Sex Discrimination Act 1986, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001,) The Employment Act 2002 and The Children Act 1989.
Aims
It is our intention to make our pre-school genuinely accessible to children and families from all sections of the local community.
Procedures
Admissions into Pre-school
to children who
In cases when there is a shortage of space, only two sessions will be offered to new starters in their first term if there is space. In cases of dispute, admissions will be at the discretion of the Committee.
Inclusion
1 Describing the pre-school and its practises in terms which make it clear that it welcomes both fathers and mothers, other relations and carers, including childminders and people from all cultural, ethnic, religious and social groups, with or without disabilities, and by ensuring the Equal Opportunities Policy is widely know;
2 We monitor the gender and ethnic background of children joining the group to ensure that no accidental discrimination is taking place;
3 We consult with families about the opening times and number of sessions of the pre-school and being flexible about attendance patterns;
4 We endeavouring to provide for emergency admissions; (Cared for children, Travellers,)
If you require any further information regarding Pre-school or admission into Pre-school, please contact the preschool 01297 20403.
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