I would be interested to hear if anyone has had a positive experience of sending a 4.5 to school. I originally wanted to defer DS (feb born) but nursery is so insistent that he is ready and another year would not improve his confidence, as he is quite shy around people he doesn't know well. The nursery drafted in a headteacher who felt he was more than ready and I could be doing more harm than good in keeping him back. I felt I would then change nursery but the nursery felt a change could set him back as he may not bond with the younger children and then would have to cope with another change in going to school next year not knowing anyone in his class. I mentioned all the press on keeping boys back especially and was met with don't believe everything you read on the internet and that each child is individual. My son is quite small for his age and I worry about him having to compete physically and academically with children a year older.
I am totally confused now and would appreciate any comments.
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