To wonder what the point is?

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My child has a home visit from the school on wednesday. He is starting in reception. Ive aleady met the teacher and had already had the induction so I cant understand what the home visit is for? I spoke with my friend who said she didnt have one. Is this normal?

Still declining it as I dont think it will make any difference

Even though people who have experienced them are here telling you they can make a difference? True it might not - but to benefit your child isn’t it worth it just in case?

daughterofanarchy no, they’ll follow you into whichever room you first lead them into.

Of course they don't look round the house. The teacher and assistant came to my house. We sat in my sitting room. I offered them a cuppa. They declined. I chatted to the TA and asked her advice about a couple of things. The teacher asked my DS what his favourite toy was then got down on the carpet and played Lego Star Wars.They stayed about 20-25 minutes.
It reassured DC to know who his teacher would be and to know she was nice- so no anxiety about the unknown in the days before he started. Come the first day, they'd met before and had a bit of familiarity with each other.

There's no need for it, so don't do it. You don't answer to schoolteachers so they probably won't be bothered in the least. If they are, they have delusions of authority over parents which ia the culture at some (crappy) schools, but in all likelihood they have more on their plate to deal with than desperately chasing a cup of tea at your house and you can continue friendly, trusting interactions without the soiree.

I really don't see the issue, personally, but then I'm used to professionals visiting since our DDs are adopted and we've had to have social workers visiting, and therapists as DD1 has Attachment Disorder.

We didn't get a home visit from the school and tbh I'd have welcomed one, as it would have been a chance to discuss the particular issues faced by adopted children. My DDs have also been clingy at times so it would have been a good way of making the transition to Reception.

I personally would make the most of the opportunity to get to know the staff who will be teaching your DS this year.

It sounds like a good idea. I wish my DCs had had one. Maybe the youngest will when they start. I would welcome anything that helps settling in with open arms.