Renfrewshire parents and carers with a child due to turn five soon are being urged to register them for school. 

Between November 1 and November 7, parents and carers can register their child for their local school using the online form on Renfrewshire Council's website.

Children must turn five between March 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, to attend school from August 2024.

Parents and carers will have the choice of their catchment area's denominational (Roman Catholic) or non-denominational school, or the Gaelic unit at West Primary.

Placing requests to send a child to another school outside the catchment area they live in can be made up until March 30, 2024.

Anyone with a child aged four when they are due to start school can apply to get an additional year at nursery and delay when their child goes to school. 

They must register their child for school first, then speak to their nursery. This form is also available on the council’s website.

Those who cannot fill out the online form can speak to their local school about registering. Parents and carers can also call 0300 300 0170 for advice and support.

Councillor Emma Rodden, Renfrewshire’s education and children’s services convener, said: "Getting your child registered for school is an important milestone for all parents and carers. 

"It's now easier than ever with an online registration form, but parents and carers can speak to their local school to register if they can't do it online."

Visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/apply-for-school to find out more about registering for school.