How to apply

From 30 October 2009 you can apply online (opens in a new window) or you can apply by phone by ringing Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

Forms will be available from Derbyshire primary schools and Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058 during the week beginning 2 November 2009 if you want to make a paper application. You can still apply online or by phone if you prefer.

You only make one application online, by phone or on paper. 

You are invited to state one, two, or three preferences.

Please note, if you apply online or by phone, your application will be acknowledged automatically. If you complete a paper form you will only receive an acknowledgement if you complete and return the postcard which you can complete and cut out from the back cover of the guide.

Need help or support?

Choice advisers are part of Derbyshire Parent Partnership service and offer free, confidential and impartial help, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people who are starting primary or junior school, or moving school at other times of the year.

Whatever you need support with, from filling in forms to understanding the appeals process, we can help.

If you live in northern Derbyshire you can contact us at:

Parent Partnership
The Community Centre
School Board Lane
Chesterfield 
S40 1DD

Tel: 01246 273154/5

If you live in southern Derbyshire you can contact us at:

Parent Partnership
C/O Middleton House
27 St Mary’s Gate
Derby
DE1 3NN

Tel: 01332 641432 (out of hours answerphone available)
email: parent.partnership@derbyshire.gov.uk

Don't forget you can look at our glossary if there are any terms you are unsure of the meaning of.