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  1. My top tips would be to keep to a routine bed time – chat over tea about their day, don’t do anything too lively just before bedtime either, have a wind down routine so everyone is relaxed

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  2. I take a similar tract to Vosene in that I go in very soft and gentle with questioning them how they got on as children tend to clam up in the first week or so…then I try to whip up as much ‘lather’ or should I say laughter as possible – it’s the best cue for nerves! x

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  3. On the first day hanging around can make it worse. If you know other parents or get to know others in the area that are starting have a few playdates so they know someone there. Also pack clean spare pants an accident is imminent till they get to know the place.

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  4. A well established routine, especially bedtime! Plenty of sleep and a decent breakfast. we always do homework together and talk about their day and any future trips/events happening

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  5. I stick to a strict bedtime routine to prevent tiredness. I also give them plenty of time to relax and switch off from the school day and after school activity clubs

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  6. My Grand-Daughter has just started Reception class in September. Her parents took her on twotaster days to the school plus attended the Summer Fair. School gave her a “starter pack” where she could write about her family and interests to share at the start of the school term. Her Mummy and Daddy also gradually began to tell her about her new school day, the activities she would be doing, school meals and new friends. By the time she started school she was so excited and settled in really well.

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  7. Start the school bedtime routine at least 1 week before they go back – be organised and talk to them about it to mentally prepare them

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  8. In the weeks leading up to school have lots of discussions about what school will be like. Let them be involved with buying school clothes and equipment to build anticipation.

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  9. Don’t overwhelm then with questions – they get ratty! They’ll gradually open up & tell you everything in their own time.

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  10. lots of encouragement andpraise and also making sure they have all their equipment and that yiou let them know that you are always there to help with homework.

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  11. Don’t have too much planned after school & at the weekend- you need to let your child rest as it would have been a really tiring time for them. Have their favourite snack ready when you pick them up. Also listen to them about how their day was- this way you can find out if there is anything they are worried/concerned about x

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  12. My child has autism and a picture of the school, his uniform and a pic of his teachers on the door helped.we talked about it daily about what would happen which reduced his anxiety

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  13. We have a great routine here, early night and up in good time for School, having a nice breakfast together and always showing interest in the school myself.
    I reward my little school goers with pens or stickers after I hear what they have been up to at school.

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  14. I like to try and have things planned for after school so they have something to look forward to , just simple things that they enjoy, the park, feeding the ducks, swimming etc .

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  15. Prepare them for the experience, talk to them, read books, visit school etc. Encourage child to share news about their day :- in private with parent /s initially. Also they can chat to sibling /s etc if they choose. Routine :- after school change into casual clothes and prepare school uniform, school bag etc for next school day. Remember child will need assistance, give it willingly whilst praising child for participating in good routine.

    Help with any homework. Provide nutritious snack. Have some outdoor playtime together possibly following evening meal. Wind down with snack and regular bedtime routine.

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  16. ask them about their day, if there’s tears wipe them away, give them a big hug whether it was a good or bad day. Support them in what ever they need, if it was a bad day tell them it will get bette when they start making friends

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  17. I have started drawing an interactive timetable for the week for our son so he can see what is happening on each day as he struggles with routine! Xx

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  18. Start preparation before school starts, encouraging them to shop with you for uniform etc and read a book with them about starting school with lots of chat about what they are excited about or what their worries are. Once started make time to talk about the day with lots of praise for even the smallest achievement.

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  19. Make time after school to talk and find out about their day, keep to a routine with early nights so not too tired and enjoy the experience together

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  20. Talk about it for weeks before, take them yourself and collect them yourself for at least the first week. Listen, really listen, when they tell you about it at the end of each day.

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  21. Take them a snack for when you meet them to keep their blood sugar up, keep things calm and simple at home and have an early night

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  22. Have clothes and things ready in the mornings, so its calm and not too stressful for your child. Early nights and time to chill after school and at weekends.

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  23. Consistency, keep the same routine when you say bye. I always wait for my son to wave through window before I leave. As he’s going in, if he seems uneasy I say “quick, run to the window and wave” and he seems to snap out of it.

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