5 to 10 years
From finding a school place to moving onto secondary school, from school transport, free school meals and childcare – find out more information on this page.
From starting school to help with childcare costs we are here to support you!
The jump from nursery to primary school might seem a bit daunting. For advice and games to help you and your child prepare for primary school – visit BBC bitesize.
Important information on applying for a primary school place
Before you submit your application please read the Education in Hartlepool – September 2024 booklet carefully. The booklet provides information on the admission process, key dates and lots of information which you may find useful, including delaying your child’s entry into primary school and applying for your child to be educated out of year group.
Deferring/Delaying Your Child's Entry
Legally, a child does not have to be educated full-time until the prescribed day following their fifth birthday (or on their fifth birthday if it falls on a prescribed day). The prescribed days are 31st December, 31st March and 31st August.
School Admissions On-line
Only Hartlepool residents can apply through the Hartlepool site.
If you reside outside of Hartlepool, please apply to your home authority. If you would prefer to submit your application on a paper application form, please download the application form.
Should you require any further assistance in relation to secondary school admissions please contact School Admissions on 01429 523765, or email admissionsteam@hartlepool.gov.uk
Apply for a primary school place
For children born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020
Hartlepool Local Authority operates single-term entry for children starting primary school. If you have a child(ren) born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020 they will be due to start Primary School in September 2024.
The application period is between 7th November 2023 and 15th January 2024.
Department for Education Childcare is Expanding
From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can access 15 hours childcare support. By September 2025, most working families with children aged between 9 months and 5 years old will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.
The changes are being introduced gradually to make sure that providers can meet the needs of more families. This means that:
From September 2024
15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.
From September 2025
Eligible working parents of children from 9 months to school age will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Like the existing offer, depending on your provider, these hours can be used over 38 weeks of the year (during school term time), or up to 52 weeks if you use fewer than your total hours per week.
Primary School Meals
A FREE school meal is available to all children in Reception classes and Years 1 and 2, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
Children in Years 3 to 6 still have to pay for lunch unless they are eligible for free school meals.
Parents claiming certain benefits can apply for free school meals for any of their children who are registered at a Hartlepool school and who would normally be at school at lunch time. Please telephone 01429 284188 or click here for more information.
Family Hubs Support
We offer various parenting courses to help you understand your child, why not sign up to one of our various parenting courses to help communicate and manage your child and their behaviours through adolescence.
You can also use the Solihull Approach online guide support courses available to access 24/7 that will teach you in depth about understanding your child and their behaviour, find out more on our Solihull Online Courses page.
We currently run:
Being a parent
8 weekly group sessions, learn new parenting skills, meet other parents, and have fun!
Activities for 5 to 10 years
Our Hartlepool Community Hubs offer a wide range of activities for children 5+ at a wide variety of venues around the town.
Active Hartlepool also offer a wide range of sport related activities for children within their facilities including basketball, football, learn to swim and more:
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
