Starting school a year behind other children of the same age (Delayed Entry)

Some parents want their child to be held back a year and to start school a year behind their chronological age group. This is called delayed entry. This is covered in 2.18 – 2.20, School Admissions Code. Parents of children…

• Transition - moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

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Starting school later in the academic year (Deferred Entry)

Some parents, of children who are 4, will want their child to start school later in the academic year or at the start of the following academic year. This is called deferred entry. This is in 2.17, School Admissions Code.…

• Transition - moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

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Moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

A child will reach compulsory school age on a prescribed day (31 December, 31 March or 31 August) on or after their 5th birthday. All children are entitled to a full time school place from the September following their 4th…

• Transition - moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

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Glossary of SEND acronyms and terms

Helping you understand the meaning of acronyms and terms frequently used in relation to Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Torbay. Please either scroll down this page or use the shortcut alphabet below to search this webpage. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z A AAC (Augmentative…

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