Sherwood Park Primary School obtained Academy status in 2014 which means that that the school's admissions authority is the Governing Body. We have retained the admissions criteria common to local community schools and admissions are processed by the London Borough of Bexley. Please see the school's admissions policy for full details including information on our oversubscription criteria.

We recognise that every parent wants to be sure they are choosing the right primary school for their child. This being the case we strongly recommend that you arrange a visit to our school prior to completing your application form. Please look out for our 'school visit' days or telephone the School Office on 0208 303 6300 to make an appointment.

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Nursery Nursery Admissions.

Sherwood Park Nursery is part of Sherwood Park Primary School and offers term time only provision for children from the term after they are 3 until they enter full time schooling. The Nursery is able to offer part time places and a limited number of full time places, up to the equivalent of 26 full time places, to all parents. Please note :Full time places will only be offered once there has been sufficient take up of part time places to warrant opening the Nursery for 5 mornings and 5 afternoons.

Nursery sessions available from September 2020 are 15 hours; 3 hours daily, 5 mornings or afternoons. Morning sessions will run from 8:30-11.30 and afternoons from 12.30-3.30. Lunchtime is from 11.30-12.30, however , if we do not receive sufficient applications , some sessions may have to be withdrawnas it may not be educationally or financially viable.

The Nursery is staffed and managed by the school and shares its values and ethos 'Learning for Life Together'. Every child and family is valued and cared for by our highly experienced practitioners and is given the experiences and support needed to ensure that each child achieves their potential and is ready for the next stage of their learning journey.

We recognise that parents want to be sure they choose the Nursery which is right for their child, so we strongly recommend preliminary visits to our Nursery. Please ring 0208 303 6300 if you would like to make an appointment. Applications to the Nursery will open on 10th January 2020. Please note that the closing date for all applications is Friday 20th March 2020 at 12.00 pm.

The Nursery Admission Policy which sets out the criteria for admission is formulated by the school governing body and is reviewed and updated annually. A copy of the 2020-2021 policy will be available shortly, please keep an eye on the website.

Advice on applications and application packs can be gained by contacting the school office on 0208 303 6300.

3 and 4 Year Old Extended Entitlement (30 hours free childcare)

From September 2017 working parents/carers of 3 and 4 year olds may be eligible for a further 15 hours free childcare in addition to the existing free 15 hours early education entitlement, if they meet certain criteria.

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In year admissions If you need to apply for a place for your child in years 1 to 6 or in Reception after the start of the year you should contact Bexley School Admissions team who will be able to advise you on available places.

If there are places available in the relevant year group at Sherwood Park we recommend that you contact the school office to arrange a visit with us. Our office staff will then be able to advise you on the application process.

Once an application has been made and a place offered at our school, class teachers will arrange to make a home visit prior to your child starting in their class.

Dear Prospective Ed.D., Higher Education Strand Applicant:
We are very pleased that you are interested in the Higher Education Strand of CCSU's Doctor of
Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, designed for current higher education professionals
who aspire to leadership positions on college or university campuses. We look forward to receiving
your application.
As you complete your application, keep in mind the following admission criteria:
1. Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a discipline or
professional field that is relevant to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
2. A 3.00 or higher cumulative average (GPA) in all graduate coursework.
3. Two or more letters of reference from leaders in postsecondary education familiar with
your work. Ask your references to use the form on the next page.
4. Résumé that illustrates important work-related experiences with an emphasis on yo ur
work as a leader at postsecondary institutions of higher education.
5. Acceptable scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken
within five years of your application.
6. A personal statement covering six important topics:
• Career goals
• Intended area of individual specialization
• Reasons for pursuing a doctorate
• Commitment to residency requirements (one three-day weekend in the first spring
semester, one full week each of the first, second, and third summer sessions)
• Commitment to enrolling in two cohort courses each spring and fall semester
• Commitment to summer enrollment during each 8-week summer session
7. If selected as a finalist, a satisfactory interview with the admissions committee.
We accept new students in alternate years only. Applications are due by October 1, 2017.
Admission standards are rigorous, and not everyone who meets our standards wil l be accepted.
Please note that the admission process calls for submission of materials to two locations. The last
page of this packet is a checklist of the various steps. Submit your Graduate Application and $50
application fee online. Transcripts from every college you have attended as an undergraduate and
graduate student should be submitted to Graduate Admissions in 102 Barnard Hall. In addition you
must send the following materials directly to the Ed.D. Program (attention Rouzan Kheranian) in 320
Barnard Hall:
1. Two letters of recommendation from educational leaders. Use the Reference Form (page
2 of this packet).
2. Your personal statement attached to the form on page 3 of this packet.
3. Your résumé.
4. Your GRE scores. When requesting that scores be sent, use GRE reporting code 3143 to
assure that the Ed.D. office receives your scores.
Cordially,
Peter F. Troiano, Ph.D.
Ed.D. Program Direct or, Higher Education Strand