tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post6066610266503371566..comments2024-03-28T07:57:46.844+00:00Comments on Treasure Every Moment: STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL: Things to Consider Treasure_E_Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567732562824036044noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-23139370942139968062018-11-13T09:39:52.982+00:002018-11-13T09:39:52.982+00:00When I made the selection for my eldest to start s...When I made the selection for my eldest to start school it seemed relatively easy as she already attended the preschool. I struggled more when it came to my son as his sister had moved to a junior school which was turning to a primary and he would be the first reception class. In the end I selected that school out of convenience but thankfully he loved itSarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Toohttps://www.boorooandtiggertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-28295193387273592832018-11-12T20:14:10.454+00:002018-11-12T20:14:10.454+00:00Great tips! My little girl started school this yea...Great tips! My little girl started school this year and it was such an exciting but scary time. She took a while to settle in but is now really enjoying it! Another thing I would say is go with your gut feeling for a school too! Jess Howlistonhttp://www.tantrumstosmiles.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-27770016071239318912018-11-12T09:26:44.374+00:002018-11-12T09:26:44.374+00:00Living in a tiny village it was never really an op...Living in a tiny village it was never really an option for me to consider a different primary school for my oldest, he just went where every other child in the village went but it was a whole different matter when we moved to Nottingham. So many options, so many poor schools. I could have done with something like this back then as it was a nightmare trying to select a school xSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622439026870416938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-5498477545135848332018-11-11T23:01:37.345+00:002018-11-11T23:01:37.345+00:00I agree with all the tips you have mentioned here....I agree with all the tips you have mentioned here. My kids started reception in Sept and it was life changing. fashionandstylepolicehttps://fashionandstylepolice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-22537940589206898632018-11-11T21:14:47.896+00:002018-11-11T21:14:47.896+00:00Looking at schools out of catchment area is great ...Looking at schools out of catchment area is great advice. It's what I did and luckily Ellie got in and had a great experience there. She's in her last year of high school now so choosing schools seems like a lifetime ago, we're looking around colleges now. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405897596593530499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-50456850661489069492018-11-11T20:25:59.702+00:002018-11-11T20:25:59.702+00:00Reading the Ofsted report is a great suggestion, m...Reading the Ofsted report is a great suggestion, most of us don't even consider reading there report.Anosahttp://ajulydreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-89412457467781447512018-11-11T19:03:56.878+00:002018-11-11T19:03:56.878+00:00I don't have any children, so I have never had...I don't have any children, so I have never had to experience picking a school before but these sound like good tips! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-80276923795493671482018-11-11T12:12:17.685+00:002018-11-11T12:12:17.685+00:00Love these tips, my nephew is ready for primary sc...Love these tips, my nephew is ready for primary school so I'll have to share these with my sister in law xStephanie Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037909297484076907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-1479771455983674892018-11-11T07:56:05.819+00:002018-11-11T07:56:05.819+00:00Great tips for parents who have little ones ready ...Great tips for parents who have little ones ready for Primary School next year. Michelle Murrayhttp://www.playdaysandrunways.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-1225662414266470492018-11-11T07:40:21.269+00:002018-11-11T07:40:21.269+00:00This is a really useful post for parents about to ...This is a really useful post for parents about to start looking around schools. Just a note for any welsh parents reading this, key stage 1 don’t get free school meals here for some reason, it’s means tested and not for everyone like in England. I hope you find a perfect school for Isabella xxWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13802249019557290453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-13969210368152450722018-11-10T19:10:05.814+00:002018-11-10T19:10:05.814+00:00I never thought about considering what secondary s...I never thought about considering what secondary school the primary schools feed into. That’s a very good point! I remember when I was little, there was one choice and that’s all. Now it seems there are so many choices and although that is great for parents, it can be a little daunting...so your posts are really helpful. Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298653721012711802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-36444471443287609952018-11-10T17:55:20.004+00:002018-11-10T17:55:20.004+00:00Aww, I remember these days well. I can remember th...Aww, I remember these days well. I can remember the day all 4 of mine started primary school and what we both went through. Claire Justinehttps://www.clairejustineoxox.com/2018/11/foodsaver-zero-waste-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-67286397781765377052018-11-10T08:36:44.009+00:002018-11-10T08:36:44.009+00:00Ahh I don’t envy you it’s such a hard decision. So...Ahh I don’t envy you it’s such a hard decision. Some great points here though. We have just chosen the 6th form with lots of consideration. One more to go now xLike love dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513669499620514025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-14924712832732371392018-11-10T07:22:40.499+00:002018-11-10T07:22:40.499+00:00As we live in such a big town I think that distanc...As we live in such a big town I think that distance to travel will be one of our biggest factors. The time goes so fast doesn't it - my daughter has less than 2 years to go already! Katy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765581491377416202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-4198832838927064922018-11-09T22:29:02.295+00:002018-11-09T22:29:02.295+00:00I can only imagine how stressful this could be for...I can only imagine how stressful this could be for a parent! Great post and I really learnt a lot from this :) xxOlivia Jade https://www.blogger.com/profile/05136121597423186262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-56168553379048920642018-11-09T19:45:03.459+00:002018-11-09T19:45:03.459+00:00We're preparing to make this decision at the m...We're preparing to make this decision at the minute! I have all the open days scribbled down haha to be honest I'm feeling out of my depth and under a lot of pressure to make the right choice so thank you for the super practical advice xHanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690154993180706499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-32731694995279312542018-11-09T12:31:38.839+00:002018-11-09T12:31:38.839+00:00This is a really good guide with so many good poin...This is a really good guide with so many good points - starting school is such a massive milestone so it's important to make the right decisions and be as prepared as you can! Talyahttps://www.motherhoodtherealdeal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-31162750561972408702018-11-09T11:37:18.006+00:002018-11-09T11:37:18.006+00:00there is so much to think about isn't there? I...there is so much to think about isn't there? I always imagined when my kids were back at school childcare and working wouldn't be as much of an issue, but the hours of 9-3 fly by!Rebecca Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210741079698878645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-65162340423292313052018-11-09T10:36:19.547+00:002018-11-09T10:36:19.547+00:00When my first started primary school, I think it w...When my first started primary school, I think it was a lot harder for me than it was for him. I think it's the fact it's the first time you can't be with them if they're struggling that's really scary, isn't it? Your little one's primary school looks absolutely beautiful!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288383091219612229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-70729315901805712172018-11-09T09:35:52.336+00:002018-11-09T09:35:52.336+00:00Starting primary school is certainly as huge step ...Starting primary school is certainly as huge step for the parents as well as the child. A agree with all of your tips here.Sarah Dhttps://www.minimeandluxury.co.uknoreply@blogger.com