The Department for Education consultation on changes to the school admissions code may not be high on the list of things to look at for most in the early years sector, but some of the proposals could have a significant impact on PVI providers.
Allowing schools to give priority admission to children in their nursery who receive Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium will be a huge incentive to parents to send their child to the school to guarantee a place in reception. It is another step towards effectively lowering the school starting age.
And more worryingly, the consultation says, 'In addition it is hoped that the proposed changes encourage more schools to set up nurseries and expand latent capacity to provide more high-quality early education.'
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