Nursery/pre-school

[sherrardk]

I met with thing 1 and thing 2's reception teacher today to discuss support for thing 2 when they start school in September (he has a severe speech impediment). She was very helpful and reassuring which was good, however, she is very pro-nursery. I have been to see the nursery by the school and my other children all attended nursery, etc because they needed their own space, etc. But with thing 1 and thing 2, they have each other and I was reluctant to send them because of thing 2's lack of speech. The teacher was listing the advantages which mainly seemed to be about the nurseries whipping the children into shape before they started school. My children are the only two starting at the school in September who don't attend any form of nursery (they go to play groups, etc). She wants me to send them to nursery for the next term - what are your thoughts?

[sherrardk]

Hippy - actually got the feeling that you are younger than me.

Hi everyone - have chatted to them both about it and the non-talker wants to go and the other one wants to stay home with me (but she will love it). Just pleased that he wants to go, sure he will love it when he starts (just hope the nursery hasn't changed too much but it is only for one term and only two mornings a week).