Online applications for a Pre-School or Primary 1 place for September 2025 are now open via EA Connect.
Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 24 January 2025. It is important to note that applications are not considered on a first come, first served basis.
To apply visit https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/ or see EA’s website for more information on the admissions process: www.eani.org.uk/admissions
If your child is currently undergoing statutory assessment and does not have a formal Statement of Special Educational Needs, you will still need to apply for a Pre-School or Primary 1 place.
If your child has a formal Statement of Special Educational Needs, there is a separate placements process where the pre-school or primary school placement is discussed with you as part of the review of your child’s statement, therefore, an application should not be made via Admissions on EA Connect.
For information on the progress of SEN assessments or pre-school/school placements please contact the EA’s SEN Service directly on 028 9598 5960.
EA recommends that you list at least four pre-schools or primary schools in the order of your preference. Make sure you read carefully through the published admissions criteria for the pre-school settings and schools you are considering before submitting your application.
If you or someone you know requires information in another language, the Education Authority website has a Translation Support Tool you can use.
You will be able to access your application and any support resources in multiple languages by clicking on the 'ReachDeck’ icon.
For more information visit www.eani.org.uk/admissions
If you are currently or have recently applied for your child’s Primary 1 place, you can use EA’s eligibility tracker to check if your child is eligible for transport to the primary schools you are considering. Visit: https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/home-to-school-transport/check-transport-eligibility
