CoSLA and ADES also support them.From August 2001, children who become four in January or February and who, though eligible to start school, have their entry to primary school deferred by their parents will be able to access an additional year of publicly funded pre-school education.Local authorities will retain discretion over the provision of additional pre-school education for slightly older children - those born between September to December - whose parents are considering deferral.CoSLA and ADES will improve information for parents considering deferral.