В Великобритании эксперты рекомендуют допускать детей к самостоятельной ходьбе до школы с 9 до 11 лет

NSPCC confirms age you can let child walk to school in England from September The NSPCC has offered guidance on how to tell if your child is ready, and go about the whole thing safely. The age you can let a child walk to school on their own in England from September has been confirmed by experts. The NSPCC has offered guidance on how to tell if your child is ready, and go about the whole thing safely. There is no legal age at which a child can walk to school on their own, but the charity suggests parents use their own judgement and assess their child’s maturity and confidence. NSPCC local campaigns manager Gail Sayles told Yahoo UK: “Typically many parents start letting their children walk to school independently around nine to 11 years old.” READ MORE Energy bills could rise £260 within four years despite Andy Burnham cost of living pledge “Starting to go to school by themselves for the first time can be quite scary, especially if it’s a new school and they don’t have their usual friend group around them,” she explained. In the UK, there isn’t a minimum legal age to walk to school alone, however, parents with children under 10 are advised not to let their kids go to school unaccompanied. The decision to let your child walk to school alone is a personal one and should be based on a few factors like their maturity level, the safety of their route, and your comfort level. Some things to consider when deciding are the child’s maturity level, so ask yourself if your child is mature enough to follow directions, stay safe, and handle unexpected situations. And think about the route, too, and whether it is safe for walking, if there may be a lot of traffic, or are any known crime problems in the area. NatWest bank said: “We know that the back to school feeling is one of anxiety for both parents and child, so if you feel uncomfortable about their independence and the ability to cope with so much change, don’t rush into letting them walk home alone. Our ultimate back to school guide covers even more handy tips to help them cope with their newfound freedom and settle any nerves ahead of the new term.”