My daughter will be 4 in June, so she's starting reception in September. Academically I think she will be fine, socially however I am very worried. She doesn't cope with loud noises, or strangers, or children touching her, she has a fairly restricted diet, she gets upset and refuses to say what's wrong, she doesn't tell anyone what she needs (e.g if she's thirsty/needs a wee/needs help). At home she's like another child, she speaks amazingly well, she loves learning new words, she's funny and kind and imaginative - but when she sees a stranger she shuts down.
She does cope well in her very small nursery, but not around her childminders. If we go to the park she struggles if its busy and so won't play. Her big sister is so outgoing and carefree so I never had to worry about her starting school but this time round feels very different. What can teachers do to help her settle in and what happens if she doesn't? She is so bright and she needs school - but I'm just scared of how she will cope.