PARENTS of children due to start school in the Malvern area next year have been reminded to put names down for places before the deadline of February 8.

Mike Hughes, transfers and admissions officer for Worcestershire County Council , said: "If you wish for your child to be considered for a school maintained by the county council and have not yet applied, we would urge you to do so as soon as possible."

Posters and flyers about applications can be found at schools, early years providers, social services, health authorities, libraries and council shops.

Forms or further information can be obtained from the Pupil Admissions and transfers Section of the Educational Services Directorate at PO Box 73, Worcester WR5 2YA or by calling 01905 763763.