Children and young people
Early Years
Services and support available:
- Nursery and Childminders
- Free childcare places for two-year-olds
- Register your children aged 0-5 at a Children's Centre or Family Hub
- Explore family activities are available at our Children's Centres and Family Hubs
Local family services
Information about local Knowsley services can be found on the Knowsley Family Information Service website including information about local libraries, art galleries, leisure centres and youth clubs.
Schools
If you have school-aged children, you will need to apply for school places in line with school admission procedures:
Primary schools
For primary schools, guests will need to download a paper in-year application form.
To apply for a primary school in-year admission, please download and complete the application form below. Return the completed form to the primary school you are applying to. The school will then let you know if your application was successful.
Secondary schools
For secondary schools, guests will need to download and complete a paper in-year application form.
To apply for a secondary school in-year admission, please download and complete the application form below. Return the completed form to the Knowsley School Admissions Team, who can also help you with general enquiries about in-year transfer applications.
You can download these forms above, request them from the Council's School Admissions team or from the individual school.
Children in Year 6
Children that are currently in the final year of primary school (Year 6) will need to apply for a secondary school place before September. An application can be made directly to the Local Authority via the online application portal.
Children joining Reception
Children that are at the age to join Reception class (primary school) in September, can also apply at the above online application portal.
The online application portal is open until 31 August.
You can also request a paper application via the School Admissions team.
When you have the information you need, you can also contact the school directly to make an application. Schools can access English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils who require it.
Leaving a child home alone
It is against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk. Please read the following advice from NSPCC here.