Ok So everyone knows SA school rules are slightly different for another year til we catch up with the rest of the states... basically the child can start school as soon as the turn five, so have term 1,2,3 and 4 entries. they have to complete a minimum of 3 terms or do a max 6 terms.. basically if you start in term 3 you stay in the same grade the following year also.

So DD3 turns 5 in March
so i have the choice of starting her in march where she will be in reception/prep for only 3 terms then head up to year one or holding her back a term and starting halfway through the year but meaning she wont go up to year 1 the following year and will still do a full year of prep/reception, as minimum is 3 terms maximum is 6 terms of prep.

DD is very clingy, emotional youngest child who still sometimes gets upset at day care drops offs but is slowly gaining confidence. the big factor for me to hold her back is I am due for a baby exactly when she would be starting full time school in term 2 if I send her so I worry that with new baby arriving and her emotional issues as well she may see it mummy sending her off cause the baby is here... I have doubts that she would cope emotionally and school drop off would become a nightmare.

at a loss as to what to do? Am planning on talking to her teacher at care to see what she recommends

Im really leaning towards holding her back a term....