AIBU to think this is strange reception allocation

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My DD is currently in the preschool class attached to the school she’ll be starting Reception at in September. She has two close buddies in her current class, and she previously attended a different nursery, where she had three more good friends. There’s also another child from her old nursery in her current preschool class.

The school has two Reception classes, and we’ve just found out that all the children from her old nursery have been placed together in one class — including her two current buddies and the other child from that nursery. My DD has been placed in the other Reception class, without any of them.

My DH is a teacher, so I totally get that class allocations are complicated and a lot of thought usually goes into them. But honestly — this just feels odd. They’ve grouped all the children from one nursery together (including the ones currently in the school’s own preschool), and then placed my daughter on her own in the other class.

I know kids make new friends and it’s a long journey ahead, but it feels a bit like they’ve put all her familiar faces in one class and then separated her. I’m trying not to overreact but I can’t help feeling disappointed on her behalf.

AIBU to think this is strange?

I wouldn't worry too much, they'll all mix frequently throughout the day anyway (two breaks and lunch times) so plenty of opportunity to keep up the friendships. She'll get to spread her wings in a new class meeting new people, whilst also having the security of other friendly faces during break times. I think its a good thing.

Also my DD's friends changed about 6 times during reception class. Its all very fluid at that age.

Thanks @Bimblebomblesfor the response. Yes you’re right actually, it could be a chance for her to spread her wings a bit. She is very social so that’s good. Yeah they do have quite fluid relationships don’t they. Thanks

They probably just didn't realise she went to the old nursery. Will kids from her preschool class be in her reception class?

If it helps my two were put in class with their “best friends” from nursery.

Neither of them remained best friends with either of those children during the first year. No big fall outs just a gradual drift.

If she’s a social wee thing I’m sure she get on brilliantly.

Similar happened to my dd when she started reception. All of the children she knew including her best friend were put in the other class. She ended up making friends with 2 lovely girls then the classes were mixed up for year 1 and she stayed with the 2 girls and her best friend was put with them, they've been a lovely friendship group ever since.

Also it could be that the friendship with the two preschool buddies doesn't actually work that well for all the children (eg a more passive child needs to get out from under a more dominant one) and the preschool teacher has recommended that friendship should be split up.