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Not ready to start school?

Some parents of children born in July and August are worried their children aren't ready to go into reception when they've just turned four, because they will be a year younger than most other children in their class. Although it's possible to keep them at home until they are five, schools will often make them go straight into Year One, missing the reception year altogether. Schools minister Nick Gibb says the policy is flawed and must be changed. Three mums share their thoughts.

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8 minutes