Reasons a school can say my son is not ready for full time school?

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My son is due to start school in September. He is not 4 till August but I feel he is absolutely ready for school, but I am worried they will say he is not.

He currently goes to nursery 3 days a week and does not have any problems there. At first they did say he had a tenancy to not listen, but this has improved.

Yesterday he had a play and stay session for an hour, he got very over excited and did not want to sit down as he was keen to play. (He happily sits down at nursery for story time and nursery rhymes)

He had a some visit today with a TA and teacher I believe. He would not dona drawing task they wanted him to do(he is very capable of coloring etc) and they also had a puzzle they wanted him to do- this puzzle was very simple (a baby one). My son loves puzzles but he is into more advanced puzzles . He did go and get his own puzzle and completed the whole puzzle in front of them (to their surprise I think)

He got a bit over excited when they were here and showed of a bit . He tends to act silly when new people are around.

I am now worried they will say he is not ready. Is there enough reason for them to say this? Am I being over dramatic?

He is a very energetic child , but it also a very able child and I personally feel he needs to routine and structure from the school environment

He sounds like a typical 3 year old to me.

you’re jumping at shadows. They just want to get to know his level. They’re not going to ban him Grimm school, they’ve met summer born kids before.

They won't - and can't - say that. He is legally entitled to a full time place from the start of term.

Thank you all for reassuring and telling me I'm over reacting! I tend to get worked up over things

Def over reacting op. I wanted to keep mine (sounds similar in energy ) home for an extra year but was pushed to send him!
Did you mean to start two threads btw?

He sounds totally normal and totally ready for school. Reception is literally designed to help kids adjust to structure and learn the rules of school. There’s still loads of free play and outside time. Just focus on making sure he can use the toilet, wash hands etc by himself. Get clothes and shoes on and off by himself, hang up his coat and maybe hold a pencil properly. That’s school ready.

@booktokbear jsut realised I've done in 2 different posts! Meant to do in education then changed to primary education but accidentally posted both 🤦‍♀️ thank you

@DorotheaHomeAlone thank you. He is absolutely able to do all things you have mentioned

Ah it sounds like a lovely school that they are doing stay and play sessions and a visit with the teacher and TA. As previous poster said, don't worry primary schools are experts in transitioning 4 year olds into their schools. August born children are not told or encouraged to stay down a year in the same way September borns are not pushed up in to the year above. In fact you have to fight quite hard to defer school entrance for a summer born.

He'll be fine.
Mine was an August birthday who was very excited and bouncy about starting school, and especially about her home visit. I remember she had a small space-hopper for her birthday, and spent a LOT of time bouncing on it after her half-days in September.