At Coatesville School, we are investigating the possibility of introducing a Cohort Entry Policy for our children starting school.
Cohort Entry is about helping children to settle better at school. There is evidence that starting school alongside other children, helps children build relationships and supports a smoother transition to school life. Some schools are already doing Cohort Entry, as they believe it offers their children the best start to their school life. This can also mean less disruption for the other children in the class and the teachers, who can prepare for groups of children arriving on a specific date rather than on an individual basis throughout the year.
Children will be able to start at a school with Cohort Entry at the beginning of the term closest to their fifth birthday, or the beginning of a later term. This means that some children, depending on when in the term their birthday falls, will be able to start school up to two months before they turn five, while other children will have to wait up to two months after their fifth birthday before they can start school.
We value our community’s thoughts and opinions on this option. If you are able to complete this survey by Friday the 17th of November, this will help contribute to our decisions moving forward.
More information about Cohort Entry can be found here
Thank you Sharleen Telford
Cohort Entry is about helping children to settle better at school. There is evidence that starting school alongside other children, helps children build relationships and supports a smoother transition to school life. Some schools are already doing Cohort Entry, as they believe it offers their children the best start to their school life. This can also mean less disruption for the other children in the class and the teachers, who can prepare for groups of children arriving on a specific date rather than on an individual basis throughout the year.
Children will be able to start at a school with Cohort Entry at the beginning of the term closest to their fifth birthday, or the beginning of a later term. This means that some children, depending on when in the term their birthday falls, will be able to start school up to two months before they turn five, while other children will have to wait up to two months after their fifth birthday before they can start school.
We value our community’s thoughts and opinions on this option. If you are able to complete this survey by Friday the 17th of November, this will help contribute to our decisions moving forward.
More information about Cohort Entry can be found here
Thank you Sharleen Telford