PRZEJŚCIE DZIECI Z EDUKACJI PRZEDSZKOLNEJ DO SZKOŁY PODSTAWOWEJ ORAZ ODROCZENIA OBOWIĄZKU SZKOLNEGO W REPUBLICE CZESKIEJ: ANALIZA OBECNEJ SYTUACJI

Abstract

This article focuses on an analysis of the current conditions related to school enrolment and the transition of children from preschool to primary school in the Czech Republic, with particular attention paid to organizational aspects and the assessment of school maturity and readiness. Furthermore, it addresses the issue of postponed school attendance, a currently relevant topic that can be approached in various ways. The
methodological section of the article presents a detailed analysis of the trend in school entry postponements based on statistical data from 2023, providing valuable insight into the number of children entering school on time versus those whose attendance has been postponed. The findings confirm a strong demand for preschool education in kindergartens, with individual education being used only minimally. A significant
observation, however, is the increasing trend of school entry postponements, as a large number of children remain in preschool for an additional year. A negative factor is that many of these children with postponed attendance are educated in preparatory classes at primary schools, which may have long-term effects on their educational trajectory.