After Caspar's first day at school in England, at 4 going on 5, he told us that he had had a very nice time but didn't think he would go again. It was some task helping him to understand that this was something that he would have to do for the next 11 years of his life. Mary had her first day at school this week at the age of 6 going on 7, and it was a joy sending a child to school who understood what was expected of her, and went with eagerness and confidence. We are entirely convinced that most of the countries in the world, who favour a school starting age of 6, have got it right. We are also entirely convinced that 10 weeks Summer holiday is 2 weeks too long!
