Starting Pre-school
The first days
A child who is tense or unhappy will not be able to play or learn properly, so it is important for parents/carers and pre-school staff to work together to help the child to feel confident and secure in the group. This takes longer for some children than for others and parents/carers should not feel worried if their child takes a while to settle. Parents/carers may stay until their child feels secure at being left. The pre-school's policy on settling is on the notice board.
What to wear
In order to feel free to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials, including messy ones, it is best to send children dressed in clothes, which are easily washable or not too new. Playgroup fleeces are available to buy at a cost of £10.
It is good for children to practice the skills, which will make them independent. Simple clothing which they can handle themselves will enable them to go to the toilet when they want to and to put on and take off their outdoor clothes without being too dependent of people's help.
We hope that your child's time in pre-school will be a very happy and productive one. If you have any queries or if we can be of any help, please contact the staff/committee at any time.
Further information
For further information about the Pre-school Learning Alliance, to which we belong, send a large SAE for a free publications catalogue to the Pre-school Learning Alliance, 69 Kings Cross Road, London, WC1 9LL.
