Section outline

  • Decisions regarding in which year group to place a child are very important. As a general rule, it is recommended that children are placed in the chronological year group which reflects their age and the support available to allow them to engage with the learning within that placement.

    All decisions around deceleration should be made with great care and with the understanding of all concerned parties of the possible impact of deceleration, which may differ from what happens in other areas of the UK and other countries.