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Back-to-school questions? Ask a primary school teacher for chance to win a £200 Tesco voucher

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CeriMumsnet · 02/09/2026 14:46

A new school year brings plenty of excitement, but it can also come with lots of questions. Whether your child is starting Reception, moving into a new year group or simply settling back into school routines, September can bring everything from first-day nerves and friendship worries to packed lunch dilemmas and lost uniform.

That's why we've invited primary school teacher Emily Cheer to answer your questions about preparing for the new school year. Whether you're looking for practical tips, reassurance or advice on what to expect, Emily is here to help.

About Emily
Emily is a primary school teacher with 14 years of classroom experience across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. As a parent herself, she understands the worries, questions and emotions that come with each new school year, from both a teacher's and a parent's perspective. She's passionate about supporting children and their families, and is looking forward to sharing her experience to help answer parents' questions and ease any back to school worries.

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Back-to-school questions? Ask a primary school teacher for chance to win a £200 Tesco voucher
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BristolMum96 · 02/09/2026 15:08

Do school policies trump SEND legislation?

Twinkletots1 · 02/09/2026 21:08

Do you have any tips for getting your kids to talk about what they did during their school day?

Twinkletots1 · 02/09/2026 21:10

Also would love any advice you have for supporting summer born children. I fear that there will be lots they can’t do in comparison to older children (handwriting etc) and I don’t want them to feel sad about it

ThatBeachLyfe · Yesterday 13:37

Same as the poster above - how can I get my DS6 to share more about what he's done during the school day? He's at afterschool clubs most days of the week and tells me he doesn't remember by the time I get him at 530. I'd love to be able to engage and support what he's doing at school.

Rocknrollstar · Yesterday 14:44

Twinkletots1 · 02/09/2026 21:08

Do you have any tips for getting your kids to talk about what they did during their school day?

Never ask what they did - try tell me one thing you enjoyed today.

WimbleOfWombledon · Yesterday 14:47

What is the most important thing(s) parents can do to support their child at primary school?

chickenpotnoodle · Yesterday 15:56

How do you support the very youngest - my friends DD has a birthday at the end of August so only just turns 4 at the start of the school year - whilst some of her peers would be almost 5 - having September and October birthdays - I know a year is not a lot when they are in year 6 but it's a big deal in reception.

CopperPan · Yesterday 18:55

Getting back to early mornings is the hardest thing for us - I'm definitely a night owl and so are my dcs, and I like being able to relaxed about bedtimes during the school holidays. How can I make it easier for the dcs (and myself) when the early nights and early mornings don't suit our body clocks?

Kweenxo · Today 03:14

How do you encourage your shy kids to make friends and be more confident?

ruqiya1965 · Today 04:48

I have a daughter who's always scared on the first day of every school year. She gets panic attacks and then the rest of the year she's fine. Is there anything I can do to help her? I've spoken to her already and she's said she doesn't know why, but she's always nervous and her eyes automatically water.

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