How old does she have to be to start school??

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I am coming to the UK,September 2009 and my ds turns 5 in November 28 same year.Do i have to enrol her as soon as i get there? My son will be three on November 6 same year as well.Does he also has to attend school? Help

Depends on the area, but usually children start in Reception year the term before or after they turn 5. So She might start the January after her birthday (2010).

Nursery school also depends on the area, usually not a definite requirement if you don't want, but there may be state schools locally that also have a nursery, or you might be able to get subsidised local places. For example where we live (Westminster), most state schools have a nursery, and my DCs started part-time when they were 3, then joined Reception at 5.

Best thing to do is look at the website for the local authority if you know where you are going to be, they should have all the admissions details on it.

Many areas only do one intake now. So your DS that turns 5 in the November will be able to start straight away.

Generally it's the school year that they turn 5 which they start in.

Where in the uk? it varies.

They don't legally have to start school (or home education!) until the start of the term after their 5th birthday, so you won't be in trouble if you don't get her into school right when you arrive.

But the typical time that they start school depends which part of the country you are in, so you would need to get local info on that.

I will be coming for Masters, West London College,W1k 6DB which i gather from the net is in Westminster.I am hoping to get a flat at the International Student House,area code W1W 5PN. From directgov website most schools start sending applications in May.Can my kids still get places since we only going to arrive late August?