Lambeth council rejects two-thirds of school deferral requests for summer-born children Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/08/2025 - 07:00 Picture Image A Freedom of Information request by the Lambeth LibDems has revealed that Lambeth Council turns down more than two-thirds of requests from parents seeking to delay school entry for summer-born children — one of the highest rejection rates in the country. With the school term just weeks away, Lambeth Liberal Democrats are urging the Labour-run council to reconsider its rigid approach and support families trying to make the best decision for their children. Read more about Lambeth council rejects two-thirds of school deferral requests for summer-born childrenAdd new comment