'The introduction to school is very sensitive for most children. If children start too early, they might feel things are too difficult. That might carry on for a few years and could be quite disabling.' Jack Laidlaw, convener of the Church of Scotland's committee on education, who believes the school starting age should be raised to six, Scotland on Sunday
Jack Laidlaw, convener of the Church of Scotland's committee on education, who believes the school starting age should be raised to six, Scotland on Sunday
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