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Starting school is a major milestone towards your child’s independence and can be daunting for both you and them. However, the transition will be much easier if you start to prepare your child in the months leading up to the start of term, even if they have been happily attending nursery.
HOW TO PREPARE
You may think that preparing your child for school involves getting them to learn their letters, numbers or colours. While you can discuss these with them, it’s actually much better to focus on practical skills that can support them in the busy school environment and help your child to become independent:
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