My ds (dc3) is a June baby and is immature for his age, he is meant to be starting school in September but I am not at all convinced that he is ready for school
My two older children started school with no worries either from us or them, so I am not prone to these feelings
My ds is quite bright but is not happy at going to pre-school and I have many issues about the sense in pushing him to go to school when he is not ready.
I know that I do not legally have to send him to school until the term after his 5th birthday but the law says that he would skip reception and start in year 1 with his peers. I don't think that this is the answer at all .
I want him to start in reception in 2009 when he would be 5 and 3 months and the oldest in his class.
I am convinced that I could fight my case with the local council and achieve this - I am very convincing , but, would this be the right thing for him?
Is he likely to be bullied in the future for being the oldest in his year group? (He obviously won't be going up a year)
Has anyone done this and it has/hasn't worked?
I am worried and confused and need guidance
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ButterflyBessie · 14/04/2008 20:06
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