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Join our Primary Education forum to discuss starting school and helping your child get the most out of it.

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Is there a support thread for new reception starters?

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Reastie · 31/08/2015 12:22

Because I need one . Dd starts reception on Thursday . I can't believe we got to her starting school already, where did my little baby go?

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DebbieFiderer · 31/08/2015 16:11

Awww. She will be fine, and so will you. DD2 starts this year too, but not until next week, and then only half days for a bit. She is itching to start though, every time someone mentions DD1 going back to school this week, DD2 pipes up saying she is starting then too, and we have to explain again that she has to wait a bit longer :(

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Reastie · 31/08/2015 16:43

Dd is very much a home body and has enjoyed nursery but always preferred to be at home. I thought I'd prepped her that she was starting reception full time but she looked at me horrified today and told me she wasn't starting big girl school until Christmas and looked devastated that it was this week so I had to talk to her about how she starts this week. She's taken it in and I'm sure once she's there it will be fine .

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AugustRose · 31/08/2015 17:05

I'm sure they will all be fine - DD2 was very attached to me (and I mean clinging on my leg most of the time!) and used to cry at nursery most mornings even though she loved it - she just didn't want me to leave. So I was dreading going through it again with reception but from the first day she didn't look back and has loved school ever since - she is now 8 and going into year 4.

DS2 starts next week and he is completely the opposite, he has never once cried at nursery and has been looking forward to reception since his little friends started last year with their 'new jumper and shoes' - I just hope he is still as happy in a few weeks time.

Twolefttoes · 31/08/2015 18:11

Can I join in? My ds starts on Thurs too, full time.

He is excited but sad that none of his friends from nursery are going to his school.

I am just sad really, currently we have every Friday together as our special day, going to really miss it .

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Reastie · 31/08/2015 18:32

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Twolefttoes · 31/08/2015 19:23

Thank you tissues gratefully received . I am hoping I can hold it in until I have walked out of school.

Also changing my hours at work, hoping it brings less stress but fear it will bring more. Big changes all round!

I am sure in a few weeks we'll all be settled in to this next stage. I hope your dd settles quickly Reastie.

AugustRose · 31/08/2015 19:32

Do all of your children start full time from day one? Our primary has a long settling in period, it used to be 5 weeks when my DD2 started now it's down to 4 so he won't have a full week of full time until 5th October.

It seems very long as there are only 10 reception kids and all but one of them has been in the attached nursery which means they are all very familiar with the classroom and teachers and also take part in their Activate routine every morning.

Blueberry234 · 31/08/2015 19:37

My so. Starts full time on Thursday, he is so ready toget a bit of structure back into his day.

Twolefttoes · 31/08/2015 19:39

Mine starts full time from day one, I have mixed feelings about it, he is used to long days having previously been at nursery for 3 days a week but it wasn't at the one attached to his school.

My niece and nephew are also starting reception at different schools but both have long, staggered starts.

WhispersOfWickedness · 31/08/2015 19:40

Checking in, DD starts this Thursday too
She only turned 4 a week ago too
She will be absolutely fine, my DS started last year, so she is desperate to join him (it is a small school with mixed classes, so they will be in the same classroom ). It is me who will feel it the most
She's only doing until 12 for the first week, so at least I'll still have afternoons with her for a while

ApollO88 · 31/08/2015 19:47

our DS also starts on thursday, and im going to miss it! i work a shift pattern and have been off for 3 weeks, couldnt push it any longer due to work stuff, so hubby is going to take him for his day. i have left strict instructions for the obligatory first day of school photos to be taken and sent to me.

Osolea · 31/08/2015 19:50

Try and remember that everything you miss will be replaced with something else lovely instead.

littlejohnnydory · 31/08/2015 20:32

You could always Home Educate. It's not the choice for everyone but it always makes me sad when parents don't want their children to go, the child doesn't want to go either and parent thinks there is no viable alternative or that it's the only way for the child to make friends and grow. Or you could defer the place until the term after dd turns five? Or send part time until then? Those things are all your right, if it's something you wanted to do.

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Reastie · 31/08/2015 20:42

Osolea that's a lovely thought to cling on to.

Dd is full time from the start too, but at least the first weem back is only a short week

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MamOfTwo · 31/08/2015 21:38

DD2 starts on the 14th. Her big sis loved school from day one but I am more worried about DD2 starting as she doesn't seem ready. Good luck to all your little ones!

PseudoBadger · 31/08/2015 21:42

DS doesn't start until the 22nd!

glitterballsong · 31/08/2015 21:46

DD started on the 13th August (Scotland) and we're still settling in, but it's funny how quickly you get into a routine.

But my top tips are:
don't hang about- say goodbye, kiss and wave
check they can open their snacks
bring snacks at pick up time!
manage expectations. I am very guilty of this- DD was cross she had to play all day instead of learn

BathshebaDarkstone · 31/08/2015 21:50

DS starts on Thursday but he's been full time in nursery at the same school since January, so I probably have it easier than most. Also he's DC4 so I'm an old hand!

BathshebaDarkstone · 31/08/2015 21:53

Mine starts full time from day one. He's used to it anyway. Back to crashing out on the sofa when he comes in!

WhispersOfWickedness · 31/08/2015 22:44

Glitter - our school doesn't let you hang around, the teacher takes them in as usual when the bell rings, no parents invited into the classroom! I was a bit last year, but at least I know it's coming this year

Twistedheartache · 01/09/2015 00:10

DD1 starts on Weds.
I'm quite excited, but nervous for her settling in & making friends etc. She's definitely ready to start but she's been part of the furniture at nursery so hopefully she'll adapt well.
Cried when I read the messages from her nursery staff last week though!

NewBallsPlease00 · 01/09/2015 00:28

Ft here tomorrow
Inset trials before school hols
Coming round to the school but unsure about after school club which he will have to do 2 days week
Next chapter!

ChalkyC · 01/09/2015 08:13

Feeling nervous about my two both starting a new school next Monday - yr 2 and my baby in reception. I'm mostly nervous because it's somewhere new and I don't know the drill - where to drop off/pick up from etc. and also argh where has the time gone that I have two school age children! I will certainly need tissues next week. And gin. Full time (including after school club!) from the start here too.

tadjennyp · 01/09/2015 08:21

Waves at reastie my last one starts next Friday but he has a home visit from his teacher this Friday so dh has taken the day off for that. I won't be able to drop him off (teacher here) but I have got permission to go and pick him up and take him to nursery for the afternoon!

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Reastie · 01/09/2015 18:54

< waves to tad>

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