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Hi Everyone,


Looking for a bit of advice.


My daughter is due to start nursery soon at 10 months, and the current policy at her nursery due to COVID-19 is no parents inside. This means they aren't doing the normal settling in process and I'll just have to hand her over at the door with an increasing number of hours over three days. She's obviously not had a lot of interaction with other people since lockdown and is already a little nervous around other adults - so it could be a stressful experience for her.


Has anyone else had a baby start at nursery since lockdown? Would love to know how other nurseries are approaching this and if anyone had any tips or advice to try and reduce the tears!


Thanks,


Becky

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Hello

I?m a childminder and yes the DfE are stipulating that parents should not enter settings. I feel for you as it is difficult as a parent. I took on keyworker children over lockdown who had to be just handed over. There was crying for 2 minutes then all ok. It was actually easier than the extended goodbyes normal settling in brings. All I can say to ease your worries is that most children are extremely resilient and good early years staff will know how to settle your child. Please don?t be alarmed if your child cries at pick up...when they see you there can be a surge of emotion even if they have had a really lovely day. It?s always harder on the parents than on the child. I can say this after having been on both sides of the nursery door.

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