Summer-born
A child born between 1 April and 31 August; parents in England can ask to delay their Reception start until the next year.
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- Policy and law
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Related terms
- School starting age All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- The age at which children begin school; in the UK this is typically 4 or 5, earlier than in most countries.
- Reception (R) England Wales
- The first year of primary school in England (and the equivalent in Wales), for children who are 4 at the start of the school year and turn 5 during it. In England it is the final year of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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