View Full Version : when is a child in the over 8 category is it same as over 5s?
emmaflossie
30-03-2011, 01:21 PM
my son goes into year 3 september and im just wondering if it works the same for him as it does for those who start reception?
Will he go into my over 8 category or still remain in 5-7 until he reaches 8?
JCrakers
30-03-2011, 01:23 PM
As far as I know its his 8th birthday... :D
Although could be wrong
I * think* it is the day the turn 8 and the catergory is only 5 and rising 5's and no other catergory ...
Minstrel
30-03-2011, 01:24 PM
No he moves up when he reaches his 8th birthday. There's no 'rising 8' clause unfortuately.
Carpet Monkeys
30-03-2011, 01:25 PM
Not until his 8th birthday! My DS turned 8 in Feb, luckily I had my inspection at the end of Jan and mentioned to the inspector about getting him taken off my numbers and the day of his birthday I received my new certificate :)
emmaflossie
30-03-2011, 01:26 PM
doh! that means i will need another variation lol this is driving me mad!! ... i look after another who will be going into same year .. she is not 8 til jan and my son not 8 til july .. i need the extra place from september :(
emmaflossie
30-03-2011, 01:28 PM
sorry forgot to say thank you!! how naughty and i pick the kids up on it all the time!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH LOL
Goatgirl
30-03-2011, 03:55 PM
doh! that means i will need another variation lol this is driving me mad!! ... i look after another who will be going into same year .. she is not 8 til jan and my son not 8 til july .. i need the extra place from september :(
I don't think you will be allowed over your numbers without an assistant. They tend to grant extras in the under 5 category, but on condition that the total doesn't go over (usually 6 in total under 8)... hope you can work something out :)