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?
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?
We are well on the way with a major building programme which is designed to enhance our current facilities. This will not lead to an increase in the number of pupils in the school. By the start of the academic year 2008/09 we will have a splendid new school hall, two new teaching rooms for our visiting music teachers, a new library and we will also have significantly enlarged three of our existing classrooms.
How can I find out more?