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Phased start to Reception

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2811 · 22/06/2015 22:11

Hi,
My DD starts school in September and the school she is going to has a phased start approach. The first week she'll be in mornings only and the second week she'll do afternoons - then she goes in full time in the third week.

I have no idea how to manage this in terms of work!!! My OH and I both work full time and she currently is in full time nursery. I don't really want to use my annual leave as I'll need that for school holidays (although she'll still need to do some holiday clubs as even if we take leave at different times we can't cover all the holidays!!).

Just wondering how everyone else manages it?
Thanks in advance!!!

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
GraceGrape · 23/06/2015 23:43

Sorry, the guidelines actually say the school must make it clear, not have

didireallysaythat · 23/06/2015 23:53

It is a pain but when DS1 started 5 years ago he did half days (not including lunch) for TWO terms. And because he was in full time education his nursery free hours weren't on offer. Almost killed us. In September I'm facing two half days (including lunch!) for DS2. I'm skilling for joy. Oh, and we get a home visit too ! How things move on !

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