HC Deb 01 April 1980 vol 982 c168W
36. Mr. John MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards the reception of children into primary schools before they reach their fifth birthday.

Dr. Boyson

The Government's policy is to encourage local authorities to admit rising fives to reception classes in primary schools and other under-fives to nursery schools and nursery classes in primary schools whenever resources permit.