Taster Day for my 2 Children today!

[EVranger]

Hi everyone,

I’m so pleased I’ve found somewhere I can post about this. My two children DD age 5(almost 6) and DS age 3 (but a young 3!) are going for their taster and assessment day today at the Prep school we always knew we would send them to.
I’m reassured the assessments aren’t really assessments at this age, just a gauge so I’ve calmed my nerves about that. I’m just so nervous for my children!! I’m worrying about every little detail, especially my daughter. This school is a lot bigger than the village primary she is at at the moment. Will she feel confident enough to ask for the toilet, will she be ok getting changed for pe. Will they be nice to her?! I didn’t sleep a wink last night, this is absolutely pathetic. I think I’m projecting my experiences and fears onto them, I had a dreadful time at school and I just don’t want that for them. I think my DS will be ok as he’s going into the nursery and it’s a lot more nurturing obviously because of their age.

Give me a shake. Please tell me children are braver than me when it comes to these things. How did your LOs taster days go?

How did they get on?
My DCs were older with taster days so I didn’t have the worry but the staff will bend over backwards to make them feel welcome. Did they come out smiling & excited about it all?

How oversubscribed is the school? I’m sure you don’t have to worry.

I don’t have a LO but I work in a prep and have dealt with preps that have rejected children in my previous job. Tbh at my prep the taster is literally just to see what the children are like, especially at 6 and we don’t give them a taster unless there’s space at that age so I’m sure she is ok. Honestly don’t panic. I’ve seen children get “rejected” and they’ve ended up at bloody lovely schools that take your child for who they are and they have thrived.
Take a deep breath, I’m sure they will be fine! The parents definitely always panic more than the children. I hope it all worked out :)