Late developers in Dresden: Concerns about starting school are decreasing!

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School doctors in Saxony discuss new perspectives on starting school; Affected parents receive necessary advice and support.

Schulärzte in Sachsen diskutieren neue Perspektiven zum Schulstart; betroffene Eltern erhalten notwendige Beratung und Unterstützung.
School doctors in Saxony discuss new perspectives on starting school; Affected parents receive necessary advice and support.

Late developers in Dresden: Concerns about starting school are decreasing!

In recent years, the picture surrounding children starting school in Dresden has changed significantly. While parents often have a clear idea of ​​when their children should go to school, school doctors often have a different perspective. Interestingly, the Dresden Health Department shows that late developers do not necessarily have to start school later. This finding is supported by the insurance of the pediatric and adolescent medical service, which expresses concerns about health or psychosocial stress on children. Parents who are affected receive valuable advice from the health department about supporting their children in important areas of life such as language and independence, as well as support if there are abnormalities in vision and hearing tests.

As part of this development, the Dresden Health Authority has fortunately found that the proportion of children for whom school doctors do not recommend a regular start to school has fallen continuously in recent years. In 2024, the second lowest value since 2015 was recorded at just six percent. It can be concluded from this that trust in early childhood support is increasing, which is positive news for the little Dresdeners and their families. While some parents are still hesitant, new approaches to support and encouragement could help the trend stabilize.

School holidays 2026 – A look at the important dates

  • 30. März – 11. April
  • 26. Mai
  • 20. Juli – 1. September
  • 17. Oktober – 31. Oktober
  • 23. Dezember – 6. Januar

A well-thought-out holiday calendar is important in advance for many families, as it helps to make holiday plans together and, above all, to take the needs of the children into account.

Hidden treasures in Copenhagen

A trip beyond the country's borders could take parents and children to Copenhagen, a city that does good business with its child-friendly infrastructure and exciting attractions. If you have an emergency there, such as a medical one, you can rely on the emergency number 112, which is free. You can also contact a nurse or doctor via (+45) 1813 to get quick help in the event of an injury or sudden illness. For non-urgent matters, the hotline (+45) 114 is available.

Copenhagen not only offers exciting experiences, but also good medical care. Pharmacies are easy to find with a green “a” sign and some are even open 24 hours a day. This preparation and organization ensures that you as a family can enjoy relaxing days in the Danish capital and are well looked after if necessary.

Overall, it shows that both the schools in Dresden and tourist destinations such as Copenhagen have a good knack for meeting the needs of families. Whether it's starting school or planning a vacation - there's a lot to consider and experience. In addition, the time spent together becomes increasingly valuable for parents and children if the associated support is right.