Skip to main content

Review: School Starting Age

Committee/Panel: Children, Education & Home Affairs Panel
Launch Date: 28 January 2016 Close Date: To be advised
Submissions Deadline: To be advised Ministerial Response Date: To be advised
Review Status: Report published

About

 

The review is examining legislation and policies of the Minister for Education, to establish if the current arrangements are socially, emotionally and developmentally appropriate for young children in Jersey.

 

Terms of reference

 

  1. To establish if the legislation and policies relating to School Starting Age in Jersey are considered to meet the requirements of parents and children.
  1. To compare legislation and policies relating to School Starting Age in Jersey with those of other jurisdictions both nationally and internationally.
  1. To obtain evidence from the public and other stakeholders.
  1. To hold public hearings with the Minister for Education and any others individuals or organisational representatives considered necessary.
  1. To report to the States Assembly with the Panel's findings with any recommendations arising from the evidence.