to arrange the school runs this way?

[BonneMa]

I have twin sons, year 4.

DT1 just got a place at a local SS. Transport is done with minivan who collects 4 children from a pick up point at 7:45. Said point is 1 mile from home. LA does not fund home to school transport.

I drive DT1 to the bus stop each morning. DT2 is alone at home. He gets dressed and starts having breakfast I made ready for him in the meantime. I am out between 15-25 mins depending on traffic. I then come back home to collect him and drop DT2 off at his primary en route to my office.

DT2 is very mature and can be trusted. He has a phone in case of emergency.

I don't have family support around and have to do it all alone. This set up works for me and both DTs. DT2 enjoys the extra bit of 'responsibilty'.

A few friends where shocked and said this is illegal. I couldn't find anything about the law that states that you cannot leave a 9 year old alone at home for a bit.

Aibu to do what I do? I am a bit worried now that someone might report me to SS

I could quite comfortably leave my dads at home for a bit. Dd one year older is a different matter all together, she will need to be about 35.

DS even !

@horseridingaddict read the OP it'll help you understand the situation!

It's fine OP, your DT2 actually enjoys it, you're building a confident child who is able to enjoy his own company.

As for your "friends" tell them to butt out. Did any offer to help?

There is no minimum age for leaving a child at home alone. The only thing the law says is that you, the parent, remain responsible for their safety. FWIW, it is considered acceptable for a 9 y/o to walk 1 mile to school on their own. I think a 9 y/o is safer at home for a few minutes.

Aaaagh sorry pressed on the wrong vote, all things considered I don't think you ABU at all, I used to leave my 9 year old and pick up my younger children from nursery, in fact, now I think about it, he was probably 8!!