Starting school is such a big step. How do I know if my child is ready?

The parent website School A to Z has spoken to a range of teachers about how to make the right decision for your child. Here are some of the key points and questions to ask:

• Children may enrol in Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five years of age on or before 31 July in that year.
• All children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.
• Are they physically ready?
• Are they socially and emotionally ready?
• Kids don't need to read or write before they start school.
• Visit your local school and attend orientation days before you decide.

Watch a video – Ready to start school? - that deals with these issues in more detail.