THE admissions process for parents and carers of nursery pupils to apply for reception places at Torfaen schools will close at the end of next week.

The online application form was launched on Monday, December 11, and applies to all children in the borough who will be approaching their fifth birthday between September 1 and August 31 inclusive for the academic year of 2018/2019.

Information should have been sent out with regard to applying for places online as well as letters addressed to parents and carers.

Any parent or carer who has not received a letter regarding their child’s unique identification number (UID), which will allow them to complete the process online, should call the below phone number.

For details, call 01495 766915 or email Kath Worwood on kath.worwood@torfaen.gov.uk.

This process does not cover voluntary aided schools and guardians will need to contact the school direct for the necessary admission forms.

The closing date for September 2018 admissions is Friday, January 26, at noon.