The school starting age continues to be a hot topic, and while some nurseries may think that children commencing school the September following their fourth birthday is a 'done deal', this is not necessarily the case.
Many nurseries know the experience of children starting school too early. Some children, especially summer-born ones, may struggle with the environment of a school.
The NDNA believes that the school starting age should be on the early years agenda of every political party. While the Rose Review's recommendation that children should enter school at four was accepted, the Government also said that parents would have the option to be funded for 25 hours a week so they could stay in an existing setting until aged five.
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