Proposal to raise school starting age as part of 'national discussion'

Mucky Boots Nursery in Aberdeenshire is an example of the SNP's proposed play-based schooling for young children

PROPOSALS to raise the school starting age could be considered as part of a “national discussion” on education, the Scottish Government has said.

A call for children to begin school at six has been proposed for debate at the SNP’s conference this autumn.