Early Years Provision at Carterhatch Infant School 

At Carterhatch Infant School, we are proud to offer high-quality early years education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. 

We have a wonderful School Nursery that provides 76 places for children aged 3 to 4 years. We offer both      part-time and 30-hour, full-time places for eligible families. To access the 30-hour entitlement, parents must be registered with HMRC and provide the school with a valid eligibility code. 

In addition to our School Nursery, we also offer a dedicated Pre-School for children aged 2 to 3 years. Our Pre-School provides a caring and engaging setting where our youngest learners can begin their educational journey, develop key skills, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. 

We are committed to giving every child the best possible start to their learning journey. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Admissions Information 

If you would like to apply for a place in our 2-year provision, please contact the school office either in person or via email office@carterhatch-inf.enfield.sch.uk. 

We follow the admissions process coordinated by Enfield Local Authority School Admission Service for:

• Nursery (age 3–4) 

• Reception (age 4–5) 

• In-year admissions (joining at any other time during the school year for nursery - year 2)

You can find full details and apply online via the Enfield Council website:  
https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/school-admissions-and-applications 

Important Information for Parents and Carers 

• Nursery to Reception: If your child currently attends Carterhatch Infant School Nursery, you must still apply via the borough for a Reception place. 

• Year 2 to Junior School: Families of children in Year 2 will also need to apply for a Year 3 place at the junior school.

Key Dates for September 2026 Admissions  

Nursery Admissions: If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, you will be applying for them to start School Nursery in September 2026. 

Reception Admissions: If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, you will be applying for them to start Reception in September 2026. 

Visit Our School: We warmly welcome families who are considering applying for Nursery or Reception places for September 2026 to visit our school and see our early years provision in action. To book a visit, please contact the school office.

Summer Born Children: Children born between 1st April and 31st August are considered summer born. These children are not required to start school until September following their fifth birthday – a year later than the usual start date. Parents may request that their summer-born child starts Reception a year later, rather than moving directly into year 1. We encourage families considering this option to discuss it with us before making a decision. Parents advice  from the Department for Education is available here.  Summer-born children: advice for parents - GOV.UK