Maidenhead & Windsor

Parents and carers of Maidenhead children who are transferring to a new secondary school in September 2007 are reminded that the closing dates for applications are fast approaching.

The Maidenhead Royal Borough's school admissions team is sounding the last bell for applications and urging parents to get cracking.

* The closing date for on-line applications is Tuesday October 10 2006 – www.rbwm.gov.uk with a direct link from the home page
* The closing date for paper application forms is Tuesday October 24 2006.

Chris Grant, Maidenhead admissions team leader, said: "It is really important for parents to get the applications to us in good time and with the new option of applying on-line via the council's website, we are making it as easy as possible to complete the process."

Each year the admissions team deals with more than 4,000 transfer applications and they are hoping that this time around 5-10% of them will come in on-line.

The easy-to-use process features step-by-step instructions that enable the child's details to be registered along with three school preferences – all on a password-protected portal that offers confidentiality and security.

Parents/carers using the Maidenhead system for the first time are allocated a password (which can be changed) and this allows application forms to be amended or checked before the closing date. Receipt of an application is confirmed by email, giving added peace of mind, and email reminders are also issued if an application has not been submitted on time.

Further information is available from the admissions team on 01628 796782, 796783, 796784 or 685614.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead