Guide to delaying a school start date

Last updated: 13 June 2022

Glossary of terms

View which admission authority to refer to for each type of school:

Type of school	Admission authority
Academies	Academy Trust
Community schools	Local Authority
Foundation schools	Governing body
Voluntary aided schools	Governing body
Voluntary controlled schools	Local Authority

To put back within the same academic year.

To put back to the next academic year.

Education, Health and Care Plan.

Attending school 5 days a week (morning and afternoons).

Attending school less than 5 days a week or only mornings or afternoons.

Grammar school entry tests that children take.

Special Educational Needs.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.