What is the right age to send your child to school?

When deciding the right age at which to send your child to school, older rather than younger may be the best option, says Jen Hogan.

LEGALLY, in Ireland, children are required to begin their formal education by the age of six. Most children, however, start school aged four or five.

Knowing if your child is ready to start school in September can be particularly difficult for parents whose children’s birthdays fall after Christmas.