I am really confused... I have been reading so many posts where people say that they are only starting their kids in Prep/grade 1 etc, if they think they are ready for it.
Which makes me assume that parents are free to make the decision of when their child can start.

However, I know, and have heard stories of a few Mums up here in Qld, that were not given an option to start their child a year later, even when they *know* their own child will not be ready, Education Qld still says no?

What is the go with that? Is it really so easy in other states for parents to hold their child off a year before starting school?

I'm just worried about Aidyn because he will be one of the youngest in his year (being born in May, and the year cut-off is June 30) and I do not want there to be any extra pressure on him than necessary, and if I feel that he's not ready, then I want the option to be able to start him later.