INTRODUCTION
Parkland Primary School is situated in Sketty Park, which is in the west of Swansea. The school is pleasantly sited and has extensive grounds with ample playing and sports facilities. The remnants of the old park surrounding the original Sketty Hall have been developed into an environmental study area. The accommodation is spacious with the Infant classes having access to small sheltered courtyards. In recent years significant improvements to the safety and security of the premises have been made. We now operate a single point of entry into the building; except at the beginning and end of the school day. Parkland Primary School aims to provide a happy, hard-working and well-ordered environment in which each child is able to work and develop academically and socially to the very best of his/her ability. At all times we strive to provide a welcoming, caring atmosphere throughout the school. In all that we do we endeavour to provide rich experiences for our children. We believe in fostering, not only a love of knowledge and learning, but also a regard for truth, fairness and compassion. The school caters for children from 4 to 11 years and also provides part-time Nursery education for pupils who have attained their third birthday. (Admission to Nursery is usually in the September after the child’s third birthday). Children are admitted to fulltime Reception class in the September after their fourth birthday. Arrangements are made for parents to visit the school before their children are admitted to Nursery and Reception. The same criteria for admission are used for Nursery and Reception. Full details of the LEA’s admission arrangements, which the school follows, can be found in Appendix C.
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