COHORT ENTRY CONSULTATION

COHORT ENTRY CONSULTATION

Alfriston School is considering implementing cohort entry for children starting school after they have turned 5 years of age.

We are providing the whānau of our learning community the opportunity to provide feedback in order for the school to make an informed decision. We have provided some information below to assist you in sharing your thoughts.

What is cohort entry?
Children are able to start school in cohorts after they have turned 5.
There will be 2 entry points per term:
1 on the first day of term
1 at a mid-point during a term.

Cohort entry does not replace the legal requirement that a child start school at age 6. Parents, caregivers and whānau can still choose to not enrol their student before then.

Cohort entry is about helping children to settle better in school. There is evidence that starting school alongside other children helps them build relationships and supports a smoother entry to school life.

Schools that are already using cohort entry believe it offers their children the best start to their school life. It can also mean less disruption for new entrant teachers who can prepare for groups of children arriving on a specific date rather than on an individual and ad hoc basis through the year.

If you would like to share your thoughts, in support of or against, cohort entry please email Carla Cook (principal@alfriston.school.nz) by Thursday 4th July 2024.