New school

[bochead]

DS starts his 3rd new school in 2 years tomorrow. His concerns are valid.

Any tips for reassuring him?

sympathies bochead, hope all goes as well as it can

Will he know anyone? That's always a good 'way in' if he does. If not has he visited it? Can you do a dry run today, in the car just to have a look at it. Was the old school causing problems? So this one will be much better for no bullying, making friends, nice teachers, etc. Big it up. Is he getting any support? If he's met his new teacher, remind him how nice she/he is, remind him of her/his name, anyway. Have you any photos of the building, classroom or staff? Will they give him a 'buddy' for the first few days? Ask them to, tomorrow. Who should he go to if he's worried? Does he have a specific member of staff to see, or a chill out room? Good luck Bochead and Bochead junior.

Dd3 starts her new one next week, like Ellen said we have been bigging it up sayin how the children are happy at the new school and that the teachers want them to have fun and be happy.

We have been told someone will go in to dinner with Dd3 as this is a problem area for her.

Good luck.