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did you hear back? We use them sometimes so keen to know what is going on def not as good since they were bought out.

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brilliant. great to hear. much needed in herne hill - especially the poets corner area which falls outside catchment for many/most of the outstanding non denom schools.

Prep in advance to get kids thinking about school - sublimal messaging... gets them prepared Read books - really great and pretty spot on in terms of routine - starting school, caryn Jenner. Highly recommend role plays to get her used to idea of why school will be like and how it differs from nursery - , new people and new routine, rules etc. Swap who is kid and teacher / great for planting the reality without having to spell it out in words. So many new things like having to ask to go to toilet, putting up hands for questions, carrying tray etc at lunchtime, introducing yourself to make new friends.... I found it great and prepared g well. She def wasn't in as much shock as some of our friends so barley spoke to their kids about what school would be like. To avoid the morning stress and yelling as much as possible I found that having them dressed before they go downstairs for breakfast the best. Leaving teeth and face washing to do afterwards - do it downstairs. And keep doors to play room closed until they have everything ready to go, if time to spare before you have to leave. A good incentive for getting ready. Avoid if at all possible after school clubs/activities for first term as most of the kids are deliriously tired (psychotic) come 3pm... Use the time to have a weekly playdate instead as helps build new friendships. Don't be shocked if you find your child is ready for bed by 6 in the first few weeks. Get her practicing getting dressed, doing shoes, turning things inside out etc so she can do this quickly for PE ETC Also suggest shoes are Velcro until she can do buckles quickly Make sure she recognizes her name labels, shoes etc Labels - www.labels4kids.com - Stikins? New Stick on Clothing Labels. Fabulous - not one has come off in the washing machine or dishwasher all year! Much easier than ironing or stitching and work amazing on water bottles, bags etc too. You will be very smug with these. Get a book bag keyring - helps to identify her bag amongst the sea of identical school bags so she doesn't bring the wrong one home (remember, you will be in playground, so will no longer be able to gather up correct belongings at the end of the day!). Good luck, hope this was useful

what are his rates?

if you are running this again in mid/late august do please let me know, this would be ideal for my daughter!