Maggie Dent: When is the right time for kids to start school?

As a rather strange year rolls slowly to a close, you may be looking forward to next year.

For some parents, that means thinking about their children starting school. Within that group of parents, some will be confident that their child is ready to start school. Others will not be so certain. So how do you tell if it’s the right time for your child to start school?

Parenting educator, author and podcaster Maggie Dent has worked as a teacher and counsellor. Maggie explains how you can tell if your child is ready for school.

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