FAQs
Here are some of the questions that prospective and current parents have asked us. If you still have a question or would just like to talk to us then give us a call or submit your question at the bottom of this page.
How many pupils do you screen at each entry point?
My child is very young in the year; will it count against him/her?
No. We are very aware that a child's date of birth will have a bearing on their experience; particularly when we meet children whose parents are seeking entry into our youngest classes. This is why we arrange our very small screening groups according to date of birth. Children will visit us alongside others who are very close in age to themselves. Our Nursery pupils are divided into two class groups according to their age.
What are you looking for when you screen children?
What will the screening session be like for my child and me?
Do all pupils start school in September, regardless of their date of birth?
Why is there a set pattern of attendance for the part time Nursery pupils?
What is the philosophy behind your curriculum?
What opportunities are there for developing extra curricular interests?
Do you participate in the Government's funding scheme for children aged 3 and 4?
Do you offer Wrap Around Care?
Do you teach a modern foreign language?
What opportunities are there for pupils to learn a musical instrument?
Where do Pelican pupils come from?
Is provision made for pupils with a specific learning difficulty?
What building works are going on at present and will this lead to an increase in the number of pupils at The Pelican?
How can I find out more?