at nursery or school, or even at the local park. Just smiling and saying hello to begin with can start off

possible children value both parents being able to come to school events and share in their good and bad. routines such as going to school and specific meal times. Let them know they can talk about

and language therapy, hearing assessment, and vision assessment. If your child attends school, nursery

 change and they cannot help it. Unfortunately it does not always fit in with school and family life

school, complete homework and enjoy time socialising with their friends or family. NHS England

. They prepare children for a ‘school like’ environment. They have structures and routines which help children. in around ‘school pick ups/ drop offs.’ Registered Childminders Nannies Nannies are the employee. Playgroups or Pre-school Pre-schools and playgroups are often run in local communities by a mixture. in term time only so you don’t have to pay during school holidays. Some drawbacks might be They can.-school Grandparents Around 5 million grandparents in the UK provide childcare for their grandchildren

. This may happen when they are at school or out with their friends. It is a good idea to make sure. knows where to find them. Give them some to keep in a bag whilst at school or out with friends. If they are at school, let them know that if they think their period has arrived, they can ask to go

will also really help them when they start school. Dive Deeper Following Instructions Knowing how. of practice. Getting Ready To Start School If your child will be taking a lunch box to school, practice. or set back (regression), especially when new things are happening – like starting school, changes. a poo after breakfast. Getting Ready To Start School If your child will soon be starting school soon. of accidents. Be honest with the school if your child often soils them self or needs reminders

catch a ball by the time they start school. They should be able to safely manage going up. these will build your child's confidence and makes a walk to the shops, nursery or school more fun. something new? Break it down step by step. They will use these skills to learn new things at school. to be learning to read and write before school, but don't worry - there is plenty of time and every

Starting school might feel like a big milestone for your child and for you. Even if your. they become familiar with the people and routines of their new school. Dive Deeper New Routines Try not to show any worries you might have about your child starting school – they will take. child about the change to come. Story books about starting school can help. Talk through the routines of a school day. Make sure they know who will pick them up and whereabouts. Be there a few minutes