PARENTS of children starting primary school next September have just over two weeks to get their applications in.

Extra pressure has been placed on primary schools in Enfield in recent years with more people applying for places, leading to increased competition.

The deadline for applications is January 15 and parents whose older children are already at a school are reminded they need to apply for the younger siblings.

To make things easier this year parents can use a single form to apply for up to six schools in more than one borough, as a new pan-London system has been set up similar to the one for secondary schools.

For more details and to use an online application form visit the Enfield Council website at www.enfield.gov.uk.