When children begin their school journey, it can be overwhelming for both the children themselves and the parents or guardians. To help them out, it can be a good idea to put together a checklist of everything they need to know when their child starts school. It will also help to ensure they have everything ready for the new term and that the children are mentally prepared as best as possible for what will be a significant change for them.
Getting The School Uniform
First, ensuring the children have the correct unfirm they will need to begin school is essential. This includes not only the daily uniform but also any PE clothing too. Screen Textiles offers a range of clothing and printing services to be custom designed for schools. Ensure the parents and guardians of new starters have bought the proper school uniform for their children to ensure they’re ready for their first day, perhaps creating a list of the needed clothing items.
Organising Lunch
You will also need to make sure parents have decided on whether their child will be having school dinners or bringing their own lunch to school. If they choose to have school dinners, they must let the school know before their children start and apply for any necessary funding. If parents are still determining if their child is eligible for free school dinners, guide them to the government online application.
Stationary And Equipment
Help ensure pupils are prepared for classroom activities by creating a checklist of items they will need to bring. For example, list all the different kinds of stationary they will need, PE equipment and practical items such as water bottles and school bags.
Preparing Children For School
One of the most critical factors for ensuring a child is ready to start school is to ensure they’re mentally prepared. Starting or moving to a new school can be a massive change in a child’s life, so you must make sure steps are taken to help them settle in. Encourage parents and guardians to talk to children before they start school about what they might experience on their first day. It’s also good to encourage the children to talk about their feelings, whether nervous or excited. This then allows you and the parents to guide them better and answer any questions they might be wondering about starting school.
School Documentation
Before children begin school, ensure all the necessary documentation has been handed to the parents so they have all the required information. You should also make sure anything that needs to be signed has been done, and any necessary paperwork has been returned.
Health And Safety
To ensure health and safety are a priority for new starters, create a health checklist for parents too. This can include things such as recommended vaccinations or information about medical concerns such as conditions, illnesses, or allergies any new children might have that the school needs to be aware of.