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The education minister has proposed changing the law

on whether younger children should be allowed to delay starting school by a year – as consultations begin in Northern Ireland.

Additionally though, in Northern Ireland children who turn four between July 2 and August 31 have the option to delay their school start to the following year when they are five years old. 'Some parents feel, however, that starting school shortly after their fourth birthday is not right for their very young child.

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