New policy report: The age at which a child starts school can have a lifelong impact
There can be an age gap of nearly one year between the youngest and oldest children in a single classroom. In the early years of schooling, this age difference has a significant impact not only on academic performance but also on students’ mental well-being and the prevalence of behavioral and attention disorders. A new policy report systematically reviews findings from the scientific literature and contributes to the debate on the consequences of limiting deferrals of school enrollment.
