Deferring school start

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Has anyone successfully deferred their summer born child's school start (and they've started in Reception the following year, not Year 1) without additional needs? Aka even though they're 'typically developing' and you don't have evidence from professionals like speech and language to add to your case? I don't feel my August born child will be ready in a year's time, but I have no good 'reason' to defer other than he will only just be 4.

Although I don’t think any kid should start school at four.

Agree with both points made by @Pumperthepumper - being older when choosing GCSEs is very useful and yes four is early for most children.

Yes, it is - it is nice for kids not to compare themselves as it means they feel more confident. I also think it helps for later as they then make their choices more on what they want rather than what others are doing.