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How has starting reception gone for everyone? 😊

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almostaschoolmum · 06/09/2026 12:36

I had absolutely no idea how my autistic 5 year old would cope with starting school but he’s done absolutely amazing and I’m so proud of him!!
He’s an August born so we did the summer born deferral and he started in reception this year after an extra year at nursery 😊
We saw so many schools before finding this one and we are now on a flexischooling arrangement of 3 days in school and 2 days at home/doing other things.
He’s been in for 2 mornings so far and he’s been tired but he’s loved it and wants to go back!! Next week we’re trying 1 morning and 2 full days to see how he does 🥰

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Hopefulbride18 · 06/09/2026 21:56

That is brilliant news!!! I'm so pleased he's settled in so well ☺️ the Flexi schooling sounds like a great idea. What kinds of things will you be getting up to on his home days?

DD only did 30 minutes last week but she is doing her first half day tomorrow!! She's so excited! I can't wait to get the picture of her in her uniform.

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