The Telegraph – Susanna Pinkus
“Your child’s primary place may not long have been confirmed and you may feel you can relax, as that start in the autumn term still seems far away. But starting school is a daunting prospect for any five-year-old, and many children can struggle to make the transition happily. Preparing your child for the move this term can go a long way to securing a successful start in September. Starting “big school” can often feel overwhelming – for both children and parents. And when there is little communication in advance with the school, apart perhaps from a last-minute visit by school staff to your home, school itself can seem an unknown and daunting prospect.”(more)