The big day is finally here! It can sometimes be very exciting for your child to visit a new place and see new friends, wear brand new clothes and carry a brand new bag; but when they are then asked to repeat this the next day, and the one after that, it can become a challenge for them to understand why, particularly after having six weeks of summer holidays and the freedom this brings!
Find out more about what to expect in the first days and weeks of their Reception year, and how to support children as they find their feet in a new environment.
Resources for parents
The following video from PACEY talks about supporting young children with transitions from a childcare practitioner's perspective.
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