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To think primary transition days aren’t much help if you work?

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Transitiondays · 27/04/2025 07:45

Arghh. Three primary transition days, two with pick ups at midday and one full day but obviously finishing around three. I’m guessing this is standard but very difficult to manage!

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BlondiePortz · 27/04/2025 07:50

I presume they are to help the children

Nursemumma92 · 27/04/2025 07:50

Unfortunately school isn't childcare and it's very standard to suit the needs of the children who can get very overwhelmed with the new environment and expectations.

Soontobe60 · 27/04/2025 07:49

Transitiondays · 27/04/2025 07:48

I’m sure, but if your child can’t do them then it’s still not massively helpful.

You’re not complaining your child can’t do them, your complaining about the practicalities of getting there and back.

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Transitiondays · 27/04/2025 07:49

It’s not a Y6 child, as then I wouldn’t need to be managing work. It’s a child going into reception.

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Sirzy · 27/04/2025 07:48

They aren’t compulsory but are very handy in helping your child prepare for a new settling so if you can manage to go to at least one then I would.

Spies · 27/04/2025 07:48

It's helpful for the children though and that's who they are for.

Soontobe60 · 27/04/2025 07:48

Edited as I misread the OP and thought it was about secondary transition!!!

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 27/04/2025 07:48

They’re awful and utterly pointless imo. My eldest was staggered over 3 weeks, she barely remembered the place each time she went back. My youngest starts this year, but has been at the school nursery for a year 9am-3pm- the staggering will make no sense.
It doesn’t help kids settle, they just need to get used to it. Stick them in full time.

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Transitiondays · 27/04/2025 07:48

I’m sure, but if your child can’t do them then it’s still not massively helpful.

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Laserwho · 27/04/2025 07:48

It's school. It's designed to suit the childrens needs, not yours

Azandme · 27/04/2025 07:47

They aren't designed to suit parents, they're designed to suit the children. Shorter days are less overwhelming.