my son's father is threatening me that if my 3yr as of dec 01 06 is not in nursey within the next 2wks he is going to cause problems 4me...Is this possible? is it a legal requirement like how they have to be in school by the age of 4-5yrs. His dad doesnt even help with cost 4 anything thats the funny part!!
We live miles away from each other...He told me b4 christmas move back were he is and we can help each other...So I quit my job as a care assistant for social services...just for him to say he changed his mind stay where I am...so at the moment I am looking for work again my son is registered with nursey clearly as he went there when I was at work...But now im spending as much time with him as I can still I find another job....
Can I have some advise as this whole sittuation is getting me down...The job I lift paid good money...Now I worry what If i can afford pay rent nursey etc daily needs etc.Please someone give some valuable advise and Ill give you 10 points.no time wasters
2007-01-06 06:23:07 · 15 answers · asked by MissTee 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Children dont have to attend nursery.
2007-01-06 06:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by fajita 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you child is born between 1-1-03 and 1-12-03 they qualify for nursery education grants for the next term. You will have to fill the form in again for the next term though. Got to keep them penpushers employed.
Anyway, they are entitled to 5x2.5 hour session a week and it will depend on the individual nurseries how flexible those sessions are.
From age 4 they can BUT DO NOT HAVE TO go to pre-school. Some nurseries will take the kids all the way through till they are 5 and the year after that they start primary education.
Come to think of it, pre-school is not even compulsory so nursery shouldn't be.
2007-01-06 17:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursery places where possible should be offered to 3 year olds. Most children will be expected to attend school by Foundation 2 (that's 4yr olds/ full time nursery). This is not a legal requirement so for example if your child was in school (Foundation 2) and had a poor attendance record the LEA would not be able to take court action against you as children are not legally required to attend full time school until they reach 5. You can usually put your childs name down on a waiting list for a school place anytime after their birth. The school should then contact you when they have a space, this is usually soon after the childs 3rd birthday. That will depend though on the number of spaces and whether you live in the area etc.
Your ex has no control over any of these decisions at all unless he has already been to court and been granted parental responsibilty, you do not mention this so I assume he hasn't. Parental responsibilty automatically lies with the mother, regardless of whether the parents are married and/ or the fathers name appears on the birth certificate or if the child has the father's name.
You should remind your ex of these facts. You sound like you want the best for son. I think you should be proud of yourself for holding down a job as a single parent. I hope you find work again soon so that your son can attend nursery again as he will benefit from the social interaction. I totally understand you wanting to spend as much time with him as possible while your in between jobs, they grow up so fast. It won't be long before he is 5 and is at school all day. Enjoy every minute you have with him.
I would make your own descision and do not allow your ex to bully you into things. He has no right to tell you what to do. He should be doing his best to stay on good terms with you. If you fought him and took him to court he would not have a leg to stand on if he can't even be bothered to pay for his child!
2007-01-06 14:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by louise 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to stay away from your know-it-all baby's daddy. And no, your son does not have to be in pre school at the age of 3. It is your choice to put him in pre school between the ages of 2-4 but it usually gets pricey and if you are looking for childcare at the same time, most of these places they don't stay full days. Mandatory schooling starts by the time the child is 5 before that school year starts. Some public schools have a program for 4 year olds that is great , but there is limited space available and testing usually starts the year before. I would call the school your child would be assigned to and see if there is something like this available.
2007-01-06 15:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by buterbuny2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any law that says your child has to ge to nursery.You have to have them in school for pre-k in some states and by Kindergarten in others.You don't even have to send them to a regular school at all if you don't want to.The law is that they are to be involve in some sort of schooling.Like private school ,internet schooling or homeschooling.He is just a blow hard.Tell him to go play on a busy highway.If you are really concerned call your local legal aid office,school board,or department of children and familes and ask about it.
2007-01-06 17:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your child becomes 3 they are entitled to 5 nursery sessions a week free, the government pay for them. But it is not law that they have to go, it is entirely your choice. It is only law for them to go to infant school at the age of 4.
2007-01-06 14:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. School from five is the only requirement. Your son's father is clearly just trying to be a controlling git and play mind games with you.
Do whatever works best for you
2007-01-06 14:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by nealo d 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not law for your child to be in Nursery. Nursery is a matter of choice. Mothers use them if they are working, and some find that going to nursery give their child a head stat in Primary school.
2007-01-06 14:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In th eUK it is five; for other countries just ask at your nursery. Sounds like you ex is playing games. Why don't you phone your ole employer and see if your job is still open asd ask to reapply for it and in future stay independent ; don't make life changes in the hope of holding on to a loser.
2007-01-06 14:37:43 · answer #9 · answered by D B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i not sure ifs its different in different area but here at 3 a child is entitled to a nursery pace not sure you have to take it?, i have 4 children and once they got to 3 i was contacted by the local nursery ad they started on or just after there 3rd birthday, if worried chat to your health visitor or contact your local nursery or education board good luck
2007-01-06 14:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not a legal requirement and quite frankly if your sons father is so determined for him to go to nursery tell him how much it is and tell him he can pay by cheque.
2007-01-06 14:51:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋