School

Yes I feel exactly like this too 😭 I have been dreading my twins turning four for this reason

My little ones nursery worker couldn't believe that they were putting her with the older children. She just seems so much smaller and immature compared to them. If she wasn't a 36 weeker, I would have had the option of keeping her back another year. X

It’s so scary, I’m not ready. But she’s so smart for her age, that she’s so ready for it I think. But I’m dreading it as I’m not ready to be apart from her for 5 full days. She currently does at nursery 1 full day(to get her ready for school), and 3 half days and has one day off that we spend together with some mummy time. And she loves it I’m gonna be so sad when we don’t have that time anymore. My heart’s not ready to let my girl go 😢 I just hope she does okay.

Aw I feel so differently. I guess it’s all about the individual child. My little girl thrives off nursery and learning. I felt like she could have gone this year. (Although our emotional regulation is noticeably that of a 3 nearly 4 year old) Try and focus on the fact that the first year is really just an extension of a nursery provision. Lots of games, play etc. Also 5 consistent days a week is so good for a child. They love routine and boundaries. Try not to let your anxiety leak out as they will read into it. Although you have every right to have s heavy heart ❤️ Talk to the school if you have worries

I feel the same ,there are a lot of countries that start from 6 and I don’t understand why there is such a big rush to push them to grow so fast

I think he will be ready but I won't be. It will be a time of massive change - me back to work from mat leave, him to school and my youngest to nursery

My daughter has been in full time school since September 2024. She did half day in flying start for a year before that. She is now settled and loves it. She goes to breakfast club before school and is now wanting to stay for after school club. X

Dont sent them. I’m not. 🧘‍♀️ you don’t have to legally. They’ll happily take them in a year or two when you’re confident it’s the right choice.. 😊

@Kerry compulsory school age is the term after their 5th birthday, for this group this would be April 2026. You're right that you don't need to send them to school, but you will need to liaise with the local council about home education. X

Withdrawing is more complicated than not sending. I think if you only wanted delay school a year, by the time they “caught up with you” you’d possibly be approaching that mark. Well worth thinking about because studies show that delaying education (as other countries do) doesn’t negatively impact them in the long run. It’s been proven it’s the opposite. I don’t think it would be for everyone to home Ed long term. Maybe my kids will choose to go to school in the future. But for now we cherish and secure that attachment while building confident kids, school will always be there later. X

@Kerry I completely get where you are coming from, I just thought your comment needed some practical facts from gov.uk. At the end of the day we have to educate the children the way that is right for you and them. For me, as the early years funding would stop in April 2026, this wouldn't be an option for my family. However, we are.lucky that our catchment school has the values and work ethos we are looking for. X

Thanks ladies . I think il try him with school and if traumatic il pull him out. My eldest was the youngest in his class as an end of July baby and thrived but he’s so much different can’t compare 🤷‍♀️