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Section 8(2) and (4) of the Education Act 1996 (as amended by the Education Act 1997) provides for days in the year to be prescribed. These days will determine when a child begins to be of compulsory school age.

The days prescribed are 31st August, 31st December and 31st March starting with 31st August 1998.