
When will
my child
start school?
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During
the term when your child becomes 5 years old, we refer to them as
Reception children. Before
this, we refer to them as Early Years children.
Early Years children have the option to start school at the
beginning of the Autumn Term (September) following their 4th birthday so
they could be with us for two terms as Early Years and then one term as
Reception. Children are not
legally obliged to attend school until the term following their 5th
birthday, at this time they are referred to as Year 1.
Many parents like to take advantage of an early start for their
children. If you feel your
child is not ready to start school in September please come and discuss
the situation with either the Headteacher or the Early Years/Reception
Co-ordinator. You may
decide that you would like your child to start later in the term. We are always happy to discuss start dates with parents and
find a time that is going to be most beneficial to the child.
Normally all children start
school in the September after their 4th birthday. For those
children who will be come 5 before Christmas we offer them a full time
place. For those who will become 5 after Christmas we offer them a
place for mornings only. However, with so many children now
attending nursery and playschool on a full-time basis you may feel that
a part-time place is not appropriate. Again, we are happy to discuss the situation with you.
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