At the beginning of every school year parents find themselves asking if their child is ready for the brand new world that is primary school. It’s certainly a big step up from pre-school and not just because of the uniforms and shoe-lace tying. Formal schooling presents many new challenges to children in terms of the increased demands on their speech and language skills, as well as confronting them cognitively, socially and emotionally.
Here we have put together a list of some important indicators to help you ascertain whether your child is ready to take this important step in their little lives.