Clause 14. Ending and continuation of GCAP in certain circumstances

14.

Ending and continuation of GCAP in certain circumstances

14.1

If a child who has been granted GCAP under clause 6 or 7 attains the age of 5 years and may not be enrolled in a school with a cohort entry policy until the next term start date or mid-term start date (under section 64 of the Education and Training Act 2020), then GCAP ends on the first term or mid-term start date to occur on or after the child's 5th birthday.

14.2

If a child who has been granted GCAP under clause 6 or 7 attains the age of 5 years and is transitioning from early childhood education to attendance at a continuous entry school, then MSD may, as if the child had not attained that age, continue to grant GCAP in respect of the child until a date no later than 4 weeks after the child turns 5 years.