CRP

Calling all 3 and 10 year olds:  Are you applying for a school place to start in September 2025?
* Please register as soon as possible with our CRP officer Dani * 

 Important dates

Every school has their own admission criteria – please check each one carefully. Most Jewish schools require a Certificate of Religious Practice (CRP) form to be completed if you wish to be considered as a ‘priority applicant’. There are several ways to collect CRP points for your school applications. 

These may vary and could include some or all of the following options:

• SYNAGOGUE ATTENDANCE (on Shabbat morning) - Between 5^th April and 26^th October 2024 for Secondary applications (or January 2025 for Nursery, Reception and Sixth Form entry)
  
• JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - Between 1st November 2023 and 21st October 2024 for Secondary applications (or 10th January 2025 for Nursery, Reception and Sixth Form entry).
  Has the child participated in Jewish educational activities? (e.g. school, cheder or private tutor)

• VOLUNTEERING – 1^st November 2022 and 21^st October 2024 for Secondary applications (or 10^th January 2025 for Nursery, Reception and Sixth Form entry) 
  Have you or the child’s other parent/guardian participated in a voluntary capacity in a Jewish communal, charitable or welfare activity?

• Tribe CRP JUDAISM COURSE 2024 - Courses will take place between June-July 2024
  The Tribe CRP Judaism Course is now an in-person course running in a number of locations.
  This course has been specifically designed for admission to schools whose religious authority is the Office of the Chief Rabbi or whose Foundation Body is the United Synagogue, for admission in September 2025. Applicants who wish to establish religious practice priority to these schools can choose to accumulate points for the CRP in any way they wish and this course would accrue 2 points. The course is open to all applicants and consists of 6 sessions of 45 minutes, involving both child and parent(s)/guardian(s), covering topics relevant to Jewish customs and practices, festivals, kashrut, etc.
  
  All sessions need to be completed in order to satisfy this section.
  
  For course locations, dates and registration information go to https://www.tribeuk.com/article/crp-2024
  If you require further information or support please contact the Tribe office 020 8343 5656

RAMBAM

Please note that all children need to be registered with the CRP officer and added to the database before attendance can be recorded and forms signed.  We have a system in place to record attendance within the children’s service at Synagogue.  We encourage you to also keep your own records of dates you have attended.  Please read each individual school’s admission and CRP criteria carefully. If you require any assistance in understanding your chosen schools admissions criteria for this academic year then please contact Dani on the email address below. Please note, some schools will only accept attendance at synagogue by the child (this is common with secondary school applications), others will accept either the child or parents attendance.

Please email Dani on crp@rambam.org.uk for further information or complete the registration form here on our website (see below).

All school applicants must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) for the Local Authority in which they live i.e. if you live in Hertfordshire you would complete the CAF for Hertfordshire Local Authority (LA). This is usually found online, but paper copies may be available on request to the LA.

Please ensure you leave yourself enough time to submit your completed and signed forms to the CRP officer before applications to your chosen schools close. We would recommend at least 4 weeks before the closing date to ensure sufficient time. Please allow the CRP officer 1-2 weeks to verify your attendance and sign your forms. We also strongly recommend that you apply to the maximum number of schools allowed as there is no guarantee you will be offered your first choice. If you only apply to one school, you may not be offered a place and then the Local Authority will choose an alternative school for you.

In-year admissions usually follow similar admission criteria and will also require a CRP. Please review your chosen schools qualifying dates carefully and ensure CRP registration and the usual attendance at shul.