My son should be starting school in September 08?

my son s turned four in January in an ideal world he would be starting school in September but he has been in out off hospital since he was six months old he had chronic ear infection he had to have several operations his ears had gromets his adenoids out when they where taking his tonsils out they smashed his teeth and he had to remove all his teeth bar three he is going speech therapy four times a week he also goe,s he also has a problem absorbing iron1his speech is coming along but ot great he is in playshool at the momeny and he loves it but his primary school still want him to start school in september they say even if he is not ready they can keep him back at the end of the year i really dont feel like he is ready for school yet but does my opinion count when the professionals think i should just send him ready or not

My son should be starting school in September 08?
Your intuition is the most important thing in this...some schools will let you send him part time...just mornings or say three days a week...I see it from both sides...in onw way he is better with you and in another, he will be able to intergrate quickly...what about sending him for a trial with no promises that he has to stay? I would suggest trying him for two weeks and if he does not settle at all, then remove him...my niece had had a lot of hip operations between the ages od 18 months and three and my sister was worried when she went to school as she had been in hospital a lot...she had a very bad limp and was more vulnerable to falls...but she sent her anyway and the little girl was fine...she did well and loved it....good luck whatever you decide,
Reply:You would have to check this, but why dont you home school him untill you feel he is ready. It is just something you can look into.
Reply:He needs to go to school, or you can keep him out of school but you'll need to educate him yourself (and prove to the authorities that he's being schooled).





Let him go. It sounds like he could do with some friends, with all the trouble he's been through.
Reply:You may not feel like he is ready, but from the sounds of it, he may actually benefit. He is so young right now that it will not tramatize him in anyway. The interaction with other children, and being able to learn things will be really good for him. If they hold him back a year, it will make next year much easier and funner for him. I don't know if the courts can do anything about you saying no. They may have a social worker investigate. School is kind of mandatory. Good Luck in your decision.





BTW Teachers are trained to handle medical situations. I feel confident that your son would do fine.
Reply:He will come on leaps and bounds if he starts in Sept.


Give it a try and see how he goes............... don't hold him back.


I had gromets and my adenoids and tonsils all done at the one time when i was young and it didn't hold me back.


His speech will come along in no time.
Reply:if his birthday is January, he should only start school part time in September (half days), i am sure you can keep him in playschool until next January when he is due to start school full time. But i feel your playschool has a point in saying he should go to school in September as it will ease him in slowly, also it gives the school time to adjust to your child's needs before he starts full time. We all as parents feel our child is not ready for such changes, i know i do when any of mine start school, but give it a go, stay in close contact with the school and your child's new teacher.Good luck
Reply:Think less about whether YOU think hes ready %26amp; more about whether HE thinks hes ready.





I reckon if hes doing well at nursery, then he'll be great at primary. He wont be the youngest in his class, so thats a good start!


Give him a chance... schools today are very supportive %26amp; offer all sorts of assistance to kids who need that little bit extra.
Reply:Are you in the UK? Legally he wouldn't have to start school until the term AFTER he turns five - so in your case that would be the Easter term. It's entirely up to you but perhaps part time from September would do you both good?
Reply:At our school system he would not start for another year. Any child born after Dec 1 has to wait until they are over 5 to start school. Check what the law is in your area. If he doesnt "have" to be in school then keep him out another year.
Reply:By rights (and just check this), but I dont think your son has to start school legally until the year he turns 5. If you feel it is best for him to wait than that is fine. I would say though, you could just try him part time at first. School will really help his speech development and will help him all round. I am a mom of 2, one who is disabled and non verbal and on who is mainstream, so I do know.





For what its worth I would send him, you can always keep in really close contact with the school. Teachers appreciate it when parents want to know about their kids and work alongside them, thats what they are there for.





Your opinion does count, he is YOUR son not theirs. If you still really feel that he is not ready and you dont wnt to send him I would say. But with his speech problems I can se why they are recommending that he go.





But at the end of the day it is YOUR choice.