Nursery to School possible issue

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DD has just started in reception.

We had a "problem" at nursery with another child who would push DD, exclude her and was generally not very pleasant. Nursery staff were fully aware of this issue and it was managed appropriately.

I was disappointed when I learned that this same child would be going to the same primary school as DD. However, they are in separate classes , but the 2 classes do mix / free flow set up.

I picked DD up today after her first day and walking home she told me she was very sad about school as this same child had apparently excluded her in the playground, had pushed her in the playground and had also taken her desert from her plate.

I really don't want this to become a problem. Should I be speaking to the school now about this situation or just wait and see what happens? I don't want to be that parent at this early stage.

I also don't want to overreact. I was bullied at school and I don't want DD to start not wanting to go to school because of this child. I know DD can be sensitive, but this child's name kept cropping up all the way through pre-school as well which suggests to me there is a problem.

I would say something. These early days are so important. I would focus more in the conversation about supporting your child than criticising the other child. Good luck.

Def say something so they can keep an eye out.

I would say something at drop off.

“ DD mentioned something yesterday about other child doing XYZ, we had a similar problem with the same child at nursery. I know they’re only four and sometimes these things happen etc. etc. but just wanted to let you know in case DD is upset or anything”

I agree, talk to the school. The dessert thing in particular is very concrete. Did the other child eat it? This is an ongoing issue with an existing child, so raise it now for the teachers to keep an eye on.

Bring it up now, don't let it escalate. Explain it happened throughout nursery. The teachers and dinner ladies can then keep a closer eye and deal accordingly

Yes mention it.

It's an ongoing issue with the same child.

It can be hard to spot some of these things in a classroom full of children so best to give them a heads up.