The increasing trend of Queensland children starting school at six instead of five years old is being driven by boys and private schools.
Increasing numbers of Queensland parents are delaying their child’s start in Prep by one year, in a trend being driven by boys and private schools.
Riseley said both her children were more than ready to start school academically, but Tom had lacked confidence and social skills, and Josh was struggling with focus, so after consulting with experts and doing research, the family decided to delay. Riseley said she had noticed more children doing a second year of kindergarten, particularly those with a May or June birthday.
Early Childhood Teachers Association president Kim Walters said it was difficult for parents to keep children home for another year, as it often meant another year of paying for childcare, but it could be beneficial, particularly for boys who she said may need more time to develop language or fine motor skills.“In most cases that extra year is all they need, they’re on their feet running, and they can concentrate and sit for extended times.
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