Edusky Private School · Parents' Guide · Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
- Children aged 6 to 12 should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours.[1]
- In the UK, most children aged 5 to 11 need 9 to 11 hours each night.[2]
- A consistent bedtime and wake-up time help, even at weekends.[2]
- Turn screens off one hour before bed.[2]
Sleep needs change as children grow. For primary school-aged children, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children aged 6 to 12 should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours.[1]
In the UK, the NHS notes that most children aged 5 to 11 years need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night.[2] Every child is different.[2] Some children need a little more sleep, and some need a little less.[2]
Sleep is not just rest. The NHS explains that sleep helps children's bodies and brains grow and stay healthy.[2] Good sleep helps children pay attention, behave well, learn new things, and remember what they learn.[2]
If your child's school starts at 8:30 am and they need to be up by 6:30 am:
- For 11 hours of sleep: asleep by 7:30 pm
- For 10 hours of sleep: asleep by 8:30 pm
- For 9 hours of sleep: asleep by 9:30 pm
Add 15 to 30 minutes for the bedtime routine (bath, story, lights out). Choose a time that fits your family and stick to it.[2]
Here are simple ways to help your child sleep well.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.[2] Try to keep the same routine at weekends and in school holidays.[2]
- Have a calm bedtime routine: a bath or shower, quiet time with a parent, reading a story, then lights off.[2]
- Turn screens off one hour before bedtime.[2] Do not have screens in the bedroom.[2]
- Keep the bedroom quiet, dark, and safe.[2]
- Avoid fizzy drinks, sweets, and tea in the afternoon and evening.[2]
- If your child is hungry before bed, offer a small healthy snack such as yogurt, fruit, nuts, eggs, or whole-grain foods.[2]
Most children aged 5 to 11 need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night.[2] Every child is different.[2] Some children need a little more sleep, and some need a little less.[2] The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 9 to 12 hours for children aged 6 to 12.[1]
It depends on when they need to wake up. If your child must be up by 6:30 am for an 8:30 am school start, a bedtime between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm gives 9 to 11 hours of sleep. Adjust for what works in your family.
Sources last verified: 2026-10-18
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About Edusky: a KPM-registered private primary school (SMIPS JDA1001) in Taman Adda Height, Johor Bahru. Standard 1 to 6 on Malaysia's national curriculum, in classes of about 15, with after-school care until 6pm on weekdays.
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