It should be reframed as an system that permits a similar “informed request” and can be supported degree of choice is desirable. by a structured process to assess suitability for exceptional delay beyond legal commencement. 4 Being relatively younger in a 12- Education on RAE must be developed for month cohort results in multiple parents and education, PE/sport, and disadvantages. health providers. 5 Extended cohorts have been Research into the effects in Scotland of shown to be detrimental for extended cohorts must be commenced: academic attainment and focussing on inequities, physical injuries, development, but no research mental health, and academic attainment. has been conducted on health effects. 6 Differential rates of deferral widen Those that have advanced rather than correct existing commencement, especially those that did inequities. so inadvertently, must be identified and provided with proportional additional support. 7...