School Readiness Questionnaire 

    As professionals working with young children and their families, we want to support all children
    to make the best start to their school life. This starts by you selecting the schools you would
    like your child to attend and then applying for a school place for your child. We also want to
    work with you to enable the transition to school to be as smooth as possible for your child.
    Completing this questionnaire will provide us with information about any concerns you have
    about your child starting school so that we can provide any information and support that might
    help you and your child.
    All children must start school from the term after their 5th birthday and most children will
    start school in the September of the school year in which they turn 5. The deadline to apply
    for a school place for a child starting primary school in September is 15 January. To apply
    for a school place, or for more information on applying, please see the information on our
    website at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions 
    Please note: this questionnaire is not linked to the school application process. You
    will also need to apply for a school place before the deadline to enable your
    preferences for your child’s school to be considered.
    The information that you provide in this form will only be seen by your child’s early years
    setting. Your child’s Key Person may wish to talk to you about the answers you provide to
    ensure they can support you and your child effectively.
    We recommend that you speak to your child’s school, once you have been offered and
    accepted a place, regarding any long-term health conditions, or any other concerns you have
    about your child starting school. This will help them to plan, before your child starts at school,
    how they will meet your child’s needs