Parents should note that if a summer born child delays entry to the September after their fifth birthday, the child will ordinarily be expected to enter Year 1, not Foundation 2.
| Child’s age 5 - Birthday between | First term of compulsory education |
|---|---|
| 1 January and 31 March | Summer term (April) |
| 1 April and 31 August | Autumn term (September) |
| 1 September and 31 December | Spring term (January) |
Parents of children born between 1 April and 31 August who wish to delay their child’s entry to September, but are intending to request their child enters Foundation 2 rather than Year 1 are advised to apply as usual and to contact Wirral Council in writing prior to 15 January to discuss options (primaryplaces@wirral.gov.uk). These requests will be considered on the circumstances of each individual case and will require agreement from the allocated school.
If agreed, deferred entry to Foundation 2 for a full year does not guarantee a place in any school. The child will then be in the year below their chronological age for the rest of their school career, including Key Stage assessments and selective tests for grammar schools. Parents must re-apply by 15th January of the following year and the application will be considered alongside the entry cohort according to the protocols and criteria in place at that time.