Summer-born pupils disadvantaged throughout primary school – study

Research shows gradual closing of attainment gap – but it never disappears

The attainment gap between summer-born babies and their older peers gradually narrows during their early education but remains significant even at the end of primary school, according to detailed new analysis.

The disadvantage of being the youngest in an academic year at primary school has been well documented and remains a serious cause for concern for parents, many of whom choose to delay their child’s school start date.

Related: Are children born in the summer really at a big disadvantage?

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2QXPsAP