Starting school is a huge milestone and be a daunting experience for children and parents alike. Whether it’s their first day, or they?re returning to school after the holidays, here are our 12 top tips on how to prepare children for starting or returning to school.

A child?s first day at school is a huge milestone and can be a nerve-wracking experience for parents and children alike. Whether it’s their first day at reception, or they?re moving up a year, it can be an apprehensive date in the calendar.
12 Top Tips for Preparing Your Child for School
If your little one is heading for their first day of school, it can be daunting, but there are a few things you can do to make the process easier.
To help parents prepare, we spoke to personalised children?s book retailer In the Book, teaching expert and Head of Junior School Laura Whitwood, and Headteacher of Highfield & Brookham Schools Sophie Baber, who have shared some top tips to help your child approach school with a spring in their step. 1. Have open conversations
Open conversations with your child about what they can expect at school and stay positive. Laura suggests: ?Begin to talk to your child a week or two before school returns about what their routine may look like and what you need to do to prepare ? you are a team, and you are in it together?.
In the Book adds that ?reading to your little one can help reduce nerves and there are many stories about starting school which can help your child become f...