1. Online Admissions Tour When each slide comes to an end ‘Next’ will appear at the bottom right of the screen, please left click your mouse to move onto the next slide. Next

2. Take a tour of Lincolnshire’s Online Admissions System Welcome to Lincolnshire County Council’s online admissions system. This online tutorial will guide you through the stages of applying online for a school place. Next

3. This is the School Admissions home page. Here you’ll find links to various information. Have a look around our website and read the useful information before you apply online. Next

4. Towards the bottom of the page you will see six different options. To begin applying online you will need to select ‘Applying Online’ from the main menu. Next

5. This page provides useful information such as who can apply online and what useful documents you should read first. There are helpful guides, key dates and admissions policies available on this page under ‘Also of interest’. When you are ready to apply online you will need to follow the link at the bottom of the page. Next

6. If you are a new online applicant you can register here. After you have registered you log back into your account here. Please remember your username and password, otherwise you will not be able to log back on and view your offer. Next

7. This is where you can set up an account so you can apply for a school place. You will need to enter a username and password. If you have an email address you can enter it here. If you enter an email address you will receive an email confirming we have received your online application. Next

8. If you need to apply for a Reception place you can set your account up 3 weeks before the application process opens. If you enter an email address we will let you know when the system opens for applications. If you are applying for a secondary place you can register and apply straight away. Next

9. The system will check to see if your child is the correct age for the current admissions round. If you are applying for a secondary school place it will also check that you are living in Lincolnshire. Next

10. Next you will be asked to enter your details, including your name, address and telephone numbers. You will also be asked to select a security question and answer. Make sure you remember your question and answer. Next

11. When you have added your details you will be able to add your child’s details. To add information you will need to select the “Add Child’s Details” button. Next

12. Here you will add your child’s name, date of birth and gender… Next

13. …if you are applying for a Secondary school you will be able to enter your child’s present school. When you have completed this section you can then select “Proceed and add School Preferences”. Remember to declare all the information is correct, otherwise you will not be able to complete your application. Next

14. Here you can apply for up to 3 schools. You can amend these schools any time before the closing date. The first drop down list shows which schools you may get transport to. This list is for information only, you will need to pick your preferences from the next drop down list. Next

15. This is where you can select your preferred schools. The first drop down list contains all the schools in Lincolnshire. From the drop down list pick your first preference school and select the Add School button. You will need to use this list for all of your preferences if they are Lincolnshire schools. If you would like to apply for a school which is not In Lincolnshire select the county the school is in from the drop down. Next

16. If you are applying for a school outside Lincolnshire, once you have selected the county the school is in another drop down menu will appear. From the second drop down menu select your preferred school and click the ‘Add School’. You will need to use this list for any of your preferences which are not in Lincolnshire. Next

17. After selecting each preference you can enter any reasons. If you are applying to a school on medical grounds or because of religion or faith please tick the appropriate boxes and follow the instructions. Next

18. You can also enter details of siblings who will be at the school when your child is due to start. If there is more than one sibling at the school, please enter details of the youngest. When you have finished entering your reasons select the “Update” button. If you have no reasons for your preference you will need to select “Update” to continue. Next

19. After entering your preferences you will return to this page. Here you can change the order of your preferences or delete preferences. Next

20. At the bottom of the page you will be able to submit your application. You must submit your application for it to be processed. Remember to agree with the declaration, otherwise you will not be able to submit your application. Next

21. When you have submitted your application a confirmation will appear on screen stating if your application has been received successfully. If you have entered an email address you will receive a confirmation email too. If you need to apply for more than one child you can return to the ‘My Applications’ page and select ‘Add Another Child’. Next

22. Your online application will be received by School Admissions. Your application data will be sent electronically to all of your preferred schools. You can update your application anytime before the closing date. Please remember to save any changes you make, otherwise we will not receive your update. You will not be required to resubmit. Shortly before the offer date you will receive an email reminding you when the outcome of your application will be available online. You will not receive an offer letter through the post, you will only be able to view your offer online. Once you have submitted: Next

23. Important Dates Secondary Transfer Closing date 31 October 2008 Online offers available 2 March 2009 Reception Admissions Closing date 19 December 2008 Online offers available 14 March 2009 Next

24. Please select ‘back’ on your web browser toolbar to return to ‘Applying Online’.