ARE you an August or a September baby? This is a vexed question for parents; whether their children are born at the end or start of the UK school year can be crucial when it comes to performance at school.
The gap between these groups is substantial throughout primary and early secondary education. Attainment, self-esteem and the chances of being selected for sports teams or university are , all other things being equal.
“Attainment, self-esteem and university prospects are lower for the youngest children in a school yearâ€
suggest the attainment…
