People often forget that starting school isn’t just stressful for the Children, but for the parents as well!

From today, 14 November 2011, the application process is open for parents to select their preferences for children starting school, or moving on to junior or middle school, in September 2012.

It might seem a long way away, but it isn’t!

You should start to get information sent to you, but you can also find information at http://www.hertsdirect.org/admissions for applying online, or by asking for a copy of the “Applying for a School Place” bycalling 0300 123 4043.

Every school is what you make of it…

Don’t forget though that schools rely on the support of the community to be successful, from having parent governors to help steer the direction of the school through to those who help out with walking buses and after school clubs.

In the same way that your children will hopefully find new experiences and make friends for life, it’s a real opportunity for you to do the same.  So if you can, don’t let your child start a new school alone.

The closing date is 15 January 2012.