Options for schooling for 4 year old

[sharlyn74]

We just moved here from the States. My newly turned 4 year old (June birthday) attended one year of 1/2 day preschool this past year. He would have done the same come September but we moved to London for 2 years. Am I able to have him do 1/2 day "nursery" come September or defer his entry until January? I am unfamiliar with the system for young 4 year olds. My daughter (age 7) will be attending either Holy Cross or Sulivan. Thanks in advance!

[PatriciaHolm]

If he's already 4, he needs to be in reception class at school, not nursery. You need to apply for a reception place at the school your eldest will be at. You can defer his entry, but only within the academic year.

[sharlyn74]

thanks - I was confused because I see alot of "nurseries" that go up to age 5