Ensure your child's name is written clearly on all items of clothing and belongings, including P.E. kit and packed lunch boxes. Uniforms are very expensive so label your child's to avoid stress on your child's, the teachers, and your own behalf. If your child has a packed lunch or is allowed to take a snack for break times, discuss with your child what they would like. Rather, include high energy foods such as bananas and nuts that will help your child to be alert and active all day. Ensure your child has an 'independent' lunch, that is they are able to open all items of food in their packed lunch.
Children quickly become distressed if they have to ask and wait for help.
Organise everything your child will need the night before. This saves you rushing around on the morning of school and will help to make sure your child has everything they need. If possible, walk to school on the first day. This will give you quality time with your child and make sure they are relaxed when they arrive at school. Talk about school, the people they will meet and the things they will do, but also talk about the ordinary things noticed on a walk.