The autumn school term is about to start and children will be retuning to school. Some children will be starting school for the first time and parents tend to be anxious for their children. For parents it is improtant to know that:

• Your child is being looked after by childcare professionals that have the well being of your child at heart.
• Your child will be making and forming new friendship that in some cases can last a life time.
• Your child's development will be enhance through several skills that is aquired in the school environment.

Help your child fell relax about the new experince by:

• Talking to your child about what to expect from school.
• You not showing to your child how anxious you are.
• Having the line of communication open between yourself and your child's teacher.

Enjoy the feeling with your child and you will be surprised how quickly your child settels into the school environment.