Is this cold feet or should I do something about it..?

[Amani]

My DD is due to start reception in Sept at her first choice school. The trouble is am not sure if I like the school anymore. We visited the School prior to applying for the place and we really like it - the staff were friendly and it ticked all our boxes. We went for an induction afternoon last week and it put me off the School. Some of the reception children seemed quiet boisterous and as my DD is a rather quiet girl I am so worried about whether she will fit in, the class seemed quite big compared to her nursery class and am so worried she will get lost among other children, her reception teacher is pregnant and it is not know who will take over her class so I am a bit worried about any disruptions to her education, my DD has eczema and when I spoke to the school nurse about it she said to encourage DD to apply cream herself which got my blood boiling as I though FFS she is only 4 - how can she rub cream on properly by herself..

Am I right to be worried, or is this normal or what????

This is normal welcome to the real world, an only child I take it?

Totally normal

School does seem big and scary compared to nursery. I have 'quiet' dcs and it was no time at all before they were charging around with the big 'uns.

I wouldn't worry about the teachers maternity leave - this happens in any school you know!

I don't think school staff are allowed to administer any medicines, which is probably why the nurse suggested your dd applies it herself - or you do so before/after school.

Please remember that the big boisterous reception children you met in the school have been there for nearly a year. They probably started as tiny quiet newbies in September, but are now relaxed and confident in their school environment.

Lots of schools make sure that the reception class have seperate playtimes and are first in the lunch queue, so that they aren't dumped into the middle of the controlled mayhem from day one.

Normal.

Once she's been there for a couple of weeks you will wonder what you were worrying about (honest).

Sounds totally normal. Any reception class is going to be bigger than your daughter's nursery class, she will not get "lost" because it is the job of the reception teacher to ensure that this doesn't happen. Teachers are allowed to get pregnant, they will get a supply in and things will continue on as normal. It won't be the only time she will have supply teachers during her education. You do need to encourage your dd to rub the cream in herself, her teacher will have up to 30 children to look after. She can't possibly administer medicines and creams to all of them. I'm not sure how often the cream needs to be applied but if you do in morning and afternoon, surely it doesn't matter if she misses a bit? Believe me, you will have many other, more important things to worry about later on, don't sweat the small stuff!

lol - aka - am being a complete worry wart...
sorry she is my eldest and if I had my own way she would stay at nursery forever...

i hope so...thank u ladies....
xx

Just wait until the first day, and she is wearing her uniform and seems to have aged 10 years.
It will be okay. Spend the summer: getting her to rub her cream in, going to the park playground, going to cafes or playing cafes at home and getting her to choose (and carry a tray if possible).

It will be fine!