When does my child need to start school?

[Strawbs]

Forgive me I am from Australia so not up to date with how the system works over here. My eldest was born at the end of October 2011 and I thought he would then start school September 2016 but someone told me yesterday it might be actually 2017 because of an August cut off - is that right please? Thank you! X

[snowboarder]

The September after he is 4 - so yes, September 2016.

[gebbjane]

The school year runs from 1st September - 31st august, a child starts school in the September after they have turned 4. So as your boy was born in the year 1st September 2011-31st August 2012, that means he will start September 2016.

[Renata Hamvas]

Hi Strawbs, to confirm it will be 2016,

Renata

[Saffron]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25726538

[midivydale]

Great year ;)

[Strawbs]

Thank you everyone - very helpful! X