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Anyone moved child to new school- my dd starting new school on Monday any advice please?!

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HuhZing · 27/04/2019 07:41

Dd year 1 is moving to new school on Monday.
She has met a few of the kids that will be in her year briefly. She seems excited but understandably nervous.
I’m nervous for her (but trying to hide nerves!).
She’s looked around the school and we’ve chatted about things that might be different but what else can I do to help her settle?
Any tips or advice pls :)

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LL83 · 27/04/2019 07:46

Not much advice, but at that age they children are very excited and welcoming tone new child. And no cliques which can happen in older years.

Also at our school parents still dropped off and picked up so there is a chance to get to know them and arrange play dates etc.

Good luck to your dd.

ScottishDiblet · 27/04/2019 07:50

In my daughter’s class (she is y1) there have been MANY moves in and out since reception. Every new child has slotted right In straight away. I think the other children are VERY excited about meeting a new friend and the new child is always given a nice buddy for the first couple of weeks to help them adjust. At this age it’s very easy. Good luck, hope it’s goes as smoothly as I think it will.

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HuhZing · 27/04/2019 07:51

Thank you LL. We could have waiting until sept but thought it might be better to start as early as possible due to age.

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stucknoue · 27/04/2019 07:52

Yes we did it year 1 in summer term. Went fine, she's still friends with the first girl she met 12 years later!

JellySlice · 27/04/2019 08:04

When we moved house mid-year during Infant School, several mothers offered playdates almost immediately. This was an excellent way for our dc to get comfortable with the other children, and for me to integrate faster with the school community and the wider community.

So I would suggest inviting a child over at least once a week, whether it's a child your dc mentions, or whose parent you get chatting to in the playground.

Digestive28 · 27/04/2019 08:06

Maybe worth asking if there is a parents whatsapp group or similar

3in4years · 27/04/2019 08:38

My son moved at Christmas in Reception. I think he was nervous but we kept saying how exciting it would be, and he liked the attention of being the new boy. He skipped in on day 1 and by the end of the week was inviting friends around to ours. Good luck.

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HuhZing · 27/04/2019 11:44

Thank you all very reassuring:)
Good advice- I have been added to the mums group and they’ve been very welcoming which is lovely. I just hope dd isn’t too unsettled for too long.
Will try to arrange some play dates :)

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Turquoisetamborine · 27/04/2019 11:56

I moved my son at the start of Year 4. He was very unhappy in his old school and he was happy straight away in his new one.

Leeds2 · 27/04/2019 13:02

I volunteer in a primary school, and the girls love having a new child to look after. Your DD will be fine.

ScorchioScorchio · 27/04/2019 17:05

Being the new kid at that age is great! The rest of the class are always excited by the possibility of a new friend. My DS had an invitation to a birthday party by the end of the first week 😁

Coffeeandcrumpet · 27/04/2019 18:16

My ds moved schools at the same point in yr1, he was very nervous and didn't really want to move, and could have stayed at his old school so was a tough decision but he lived it and settled in so quick. He is 10 now and barely remembers he 1st school.

We did keep in contact with a couple of friends from there but found it too hard for both the children as it upset them both.

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HuhZing · 27/04/2019 18:45

Thank you so good to hear how quickly she might be able to settle in :)
She’s very personable and confident so I’m hoping she’ll be able to make some friends quickly.
So nervous for her but luckily it seems more ‘excitement nerves’ on dd’s part 🤞

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spannerintheneck · 27/04/2019 19:02

My dd came home from school yesterday telling me that they were getting a new friend joining there class on Monday, she is very excited to get a new kid to play with! It's understandable to be nervous but she will be good!

PurpleCrazyHorse · 27/04/2019 20:11

DD moved schools (and city) when she was in Y1. She got a party invite quite soon after starting and even though I'd usually leave her in Y1, the mum asked if I wanted to stay and have a natter. It was really lovely and kind. I think it's a really good age to move schools.

DD settled really quickly and doesn't really remember her first school now. Plus when they've had other new children start, I've reminded her what it was like when she started and how kind people were, reminding her to be kind and friendly.

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HuhZing · 28/04/2019 10:52

It would be lovely if dd gets invited to a party or play date soon as think that always helps if you can meet the parents too.
She’s feeling very nervous about tomorrow this morning but it’s more the logistics and practical things where will her drawer be, how will she find her way around which I’ve reassured her everyone will help with 🤞

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