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Have we or the parents been able to bring the child to the new classroom and
discuss the differences?

Have we discussed children’s transition to school with other professionals such
as special needs assistants, social workers, where appropriate and with parental
consent?
Parents
Self-reflection is also a core part of everyday parenting. As parents, it is
sometimes only when our children have gone to bed that we look back
at our day and think about what went well and what did not go as
planned. These questions can help guide your thinking:
Do I know enough about my child’s new school and if not, how can I find out
more?

Am I ready for their move to primary school myself? If I am slightly anxious (which
is perfectly normal), what am I doing to avoid passing that anxiety to my child?

How is my child feeling about the transition? How am I supporting those
emotions?

Do we talk enough about the new school to help my child understand what is
happening?
Do we try not to talk too much school so that my child does not feel
overwhelmed?

Have we practised our new route to school?

Does my child understand that they are moving between two different physical
places?

Do I have photos or images of the school building and classroom that I can look
at with mychild when we are discussing school?

If the preschool has given me a passport for my child, is there anything I want to
add?
Am I happy to share that passport with the school?

What other information do I want the school to know about my child?

Are we practising the school routine enough that my child is comfortable doing it
in September, such as putting on their uniform, the journey to school, opening
their schoolbag, etcetera?

Can my child manage going to the toilet on their own?

Am I waiting for any assessments for my child? If so, have I let the school know?
How will I keep checking in on how my child is feeling during the transition?