At Milford School, the cut-off birthdate for children to move from Year 1 to Year 2 is the end of Term 1. This means that in general, children who start school in Term 1 will be considered Year 1 and will move into Year 2 in the following calendar year. In general, children who start in Terms 2, 3, or 4 will be considered Year 0 and will move into Year 1 in the following calendar year.

We carefully look at all children’s progress if their birthdays fall within a month either side of the end of Term 1 date to ensure they are suited socially, academically, and physically to the Year level their birthday puts them in. We will only move children out of their age group under exceptional circumstances and after full consultation with parents.