Nursery World - Positive Relationships - A parent's guide to ... starting school

Help parents overcome their own qualms as well as their child's with this advice from Annette Rawstrone.

- How can I prepare my child for starting school in September?

Starting school is a big step for you as well as for your child, so it is a good idea to prepare yourself for the change, along with helping your child with the transition.

Find out as much as you can about the school before your child's first day. Get a prospectus, attend any open days or settling-in days and talk to other parents whose children already attend so you can accustom yourself with the school's policies and ethos, how the children are taught and the daily routines. Also find out what your child will need. If there is a uniform, make buying it a fun outing so she can start to get excited about the change.

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