Currently parents have to abide by the decision of their local authority or academy, which means that their summer-born child may be forced to start school in Year 1.
The committee has heard evidence from campaigners and parents of summer-borns that revisions to the School Admissions Code last year and DfE advice have failed to make it easier for parents to request that their child start Reception rather than Year 1 at the age of five.
Mr Gibb told the MPs at the hearing that he would look at the issue and the letter is a formal request that he do so.
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