PARENTS fearing for their children's education in the wake of the admissions crisis are gathering hundreds of names on a petition.

Schools and play groups, including Crofton Junior and Infant schools, are helping out by putting forms in classrooms.

Parents in Petts Wood, Orpington, St Paul's Cray and Chislehurst are also taking petitions door-to-door.

News Shopper has reported families are growing concerned as education chiefs admit there is likely to be a massive shortfall this year.

Action group organiser Barbara Coates, whose daughter has been rejected by her five choices, is due to meet Bromley Council's head of admissions Robin Bosher this week.