has anyone deferred entry to reception (within academic year) against school's advice?

[boristhebold68]

Hi ,
DS 2 is 4 in August and has a place at the local primary to start in Sept 2012. I had hoped that he could start PT or start in Spring or summer term 2013 . Had meeting with HT to discuss these options and was told none of them are possible. He made his views clear - he would not chose to ''deprive his child'' of the learning opportunities available. Appeared to
He said that I could defer but that I would probably lose the place. Thanks to all the advice from mumnetters I am aware that I could write to school and LA and inform them of my decision to defer , but am concerned that this could affect my relationship with the school.
Has anyone done this with their DC ? ie deferred against the school's advice.

I would be very grateful for any experiences of this as part of me wants to do what I think is right for my child ( defer ) on the other hand if I went ahead ad did this and this affected my relationship with the school they could be unsupportive if DS had any problems in the future .

Thanks in advance

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