P-05-832 To Amend the School Admissions Code Relating to Summer-Born Children, Correspondence – Merthyr Tydfil CBC Council to Chair, 13.02.19

With apologies for the lateness of return,

This particular subject is referenced within the LA’s Admission Policy, as per WG recommendation within the Statutory School Admissions Code 2013, that a statement should be included advising parents of their right to defer entry.

There is also reference made to deferment in our ‘A Guide to Policy and Admission Arrangements 2019-20’ booklet.

‘Attendance between the age of 3 to the date of the child’s fifth birthday is optional and parents have the right to defer their child’s entry to school until the term following their fifth birthday.’

We have had no requests for deferred entry over the past 3 years. I have attached our admissions booklet for your information.

Sue Walker

SUE WALKER

Prif Swyddog (Dysg)/Prif Swyddog Addysg

Chief Officer (Learning)/Chief Education Officer