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Setting our Children up for Failure Before Compulsory School Age
This is a must-watch video, and explains the sheer level of assessment that is now taking place in Reception Classes throughout the country.
Summer born discussion on BBC Radio Ulster today
The BBC radio programme Talkback, today discussed the subject of allowing a flexible school start for summer born children. Guests included the ParentsOutloud campaigner Liz Fawcett, and the Education Minister, who has promised to at least consider the possibility (see press release for more … Continue reading
Save Childhood Movement starts with a Flourish
Last weekend, savechildhood.net hosted its very first ‘Flourish Summit‘ in London, and I was very fortunately able to attend on Saturday. When time permits, I will write about some of the incredible speakers I heard there, and I understand that there may be videos of … Continue reading
Changing Education Paradigms
Fellow campaigner Stefan Richter told me about this video; it contains part of a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson and includes an observation that is very relevant to summer born children: ““We still educate children by batches… we put them through … Continue reading
School Myths and Facts – published by the government
Last Monday, April 8, 2013, a poster on Mumsnet provided this link to a government publication, and wrote that the following text was copied from page 6: “Myth: Where the parent of a summer born child wishes to defer their … Continue reading
The Need to Clarify some Admissions Facts
DfE Scope note/definition of Compulsory education: “Parents of children of compulsory school age (5-16) are required to ensure that they receive a suitable education by regular attendance at school or otherwise.” DfE Scope note/definition of Attendance: “A person begins to … Continue reading
Is it all about the (EYE) money, money, money?
The Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) reforms mean that all local authorities must provide funding for free nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds. As of September 1, 2012, local authorities must secure availability of 15 hours per week for all eligible children, over … Continue reading
When and Why did ‘School start'” become synonymous with ‘Year 1’ start?
Monopoly Chance card: “Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Essentially, summer born children whose parents want them to start school at compulsory school age* are given a similar message: “Go directly to Year 1. … Continue reading
Campaign for Flexible School Admissions for Summer Borns
This campaign has been put together by parents, carers and professionals who believe that a summer born child should be allowed to start primary school, in Reception class, aged 5. Reception class is aimed primarily at 5 year olds.(1) Compulsory … Continue reading
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