Minister for Education and Young People Cathy Jamieson updated the Scottish Parliament on the progress of the National Debate last week. An independent analysis of responses, by a research team from the University of Edinburgh, has been published following consultation with more than 20,000 people since the Debate's launch in March.
On the issue of school starting ages the analysis said, 'A few participants argued for an earlier start, claiming that children learn better when they are very young.
'On the other hand, others argued that some children are too immature to start schooling at five, and that there should be a greater focus on learning basic social skills through play before starting formal education.
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