Repeating 4-year-old kindergarten
The government provides funds directly to kindergartens for children to attend a single year of 4-year-old kindergarten before they start school.
A second year of a 4-year-old kindergarten program may be recommended for children with additional needs or developmental delays.
If you have concerns about your child's readiness for school, speak to their kindergarten teacher. With your permission, the teacher will complete an assessment and potentially reach out to the Preschool Field Officer to discuss.
If the teacher thinks a second year of kindergarten is right for your child, they will contact the Department of Education and also advise Central Registrations.
The teacher needs to declare that your child is eligible to receive a second year of funding and a new registration will need to be submitted.
If the teacher does not recommend a second year of kindergarten, the child will attend school the following year.
Please note: thinking a child is 'young for their age' does not guarantee funding for a second year of 4-year-old kindergarten.
Visit the Victorian Government page: Does my child need a second year of kindergarten?
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