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reluctance to allow reception child to go on school trip

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earlycomputers · 15/06/2009 11:56

Just need to see what others think - my dd is just 5yrs and the whole ks1/foundation/reception kids in her school are going away for the day (9 till 4.30) to a wildlife park by coach. I am not that happy about her going as there will be 150 kids (yes I know they will have parent helpers there) but just feel she is too young to go, thinking that if there are any problems, she wouldn't be able to deal with them adequately at her age. The park is about an hours drive away. I think I will feel happier about such school trips when she is older like 8 or 9yrs, but not at 4 or 5yrs old. I would of course like to go as a parent helper (and so would my dd) but cannot unfortunately as I am not allowed to bring my youngest dd who is 3yrs. Has anyone else felt like this or am I being too over-worried/over protective? thanks

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Portofino · 15/06/2009 19:30

My 5 yo went to Pirate Camp for 3 days at Easter. She had a whale of a time. I was a wreck, but it's not about me. It is scary the first time you let them go, but it is one of those things that needs to happen - they need to build their independance.

I'm not advocating that everyone sends their babies off for a 3 day stretch - mine wanted to go and was ready to do it. To me the really scary stuff is when dd is old enough to go out unaccompanied by any adults, and learning to drive etc.....

bigchris · 15/06/2009 19:31

yes maybe I should but then who will carry it, lol

Hulababy · 15/06/2009 19:33

The child? Do they not have to take packed lunch, etc?

DD is expected to carry a backpack (for trips) with her packed lunch in and a waterproof, etc. and has done since reception.

tryingtobemarypoppins · 15/06/2009 19:49

The thing is what will she do if she doesn't go? How will she mangage with the follow up activities and the social side of things?
Let her go, she will be fine! The reception teachers are amazing for taking them!

HappyMummyOfOne · 16/06/2009 10:58

I had this last year, DH thought DS was far too young to go on the school trip (safari park for whole school - around 70 children) and I worried all day but did let him go.

TA texted me twice to say he was fine and he had a great day. Was very proud of his shopping and full of chat re the animals.

Definately gets easier but I'm glad the first big trip is over.

LovelyRitaMeterMaid · 16/06/2009 11:04

DS went on a school trip last June when he was in the nursery part of his class (mixed nursery/reception class). He loved it and there is no way he wouldn't have gone.

I am actually looking forward to DD doing the same thing this time next year (is it bad I am thinking about a whole day to myself as well as the fun she will have? )

hellywobs · 17/06/2009 14:45

I totally understand why you feel overprotective but you do need to get over it for both your sakes. I worry like mad about car accidents and the like when my childminder takes my son on trips in the summer holidays (and the ratio on a school trip is much better because of all the parent helpers) but you just have to tell yourself that nothing bad will happen. Make sure she has spare knickers and knows where they are, if you are worried about accidents and let her go. She'll have loads of fun!

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