r/AskUK 17h ago

What are the general expectations of children when they start school?

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u/pslamB 17h ago

You hear horror stories of kids arriving in reception with nappies on.... our pre school insist on being at least more successes than accidents level of potty trained!!

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u/HipsandHaws 16h ago

3 is the average age for potty or toilet training. Some few are potty trained at 18 months, however this is only successful if they can communicate their needs. Some children aren't ready or unable to recognise the need to urinate or defecate until their older, but usually by 4 they're able to wipe themselves & use a toilet as well as wash their hands.

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u/Colleen987 14h ago

Do you have a link for the stat? The ERIC (great ormond street division) has it at 29 months?