Settling In

Settling in is an interim stage in the transition between home and the outside world.  Children’s whole future attitude to new experiences could be affected by how the situation is managed.  Due care and attention must be given to each child’s individual needs, allowing them time to settle into any new setting.

Some children will settle in more easily than others, but please do not be concerned as it is important to have patience to allow the child a period of adjustment.  If necessary, parents/carers are welcome to stay for a while to help the child settle in.

We will endeavour to make the child’s transition from home to playgroup as easy as possible by holding an Open Day for children to come along with their parents/carers.  This gives an opportunity for children to explore the playgroup and all its activities with the security of having a parent/carer present.

We hold our open Day in August, just before the child commences the playgroup setting, as we have experienced that if this is held any earlier e.g. June, children tend to forget this experience and may struggle to settle in.

 Open day this year will be: Saturday 26th November - 1pm-3pm
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.5The children will all start together as we have experienced that this helps the children and the parents/carers. 

Sessions will only last for 2 hours, from 9.00am—11.00am for the first 2.5 weeks of term.

A child will never be allowed to become stressed by crying for too long.  If this does occur a member of staff will contact the child’s parents/carers and inform them of the situation.

We appreciate that settling a child into playgroup can be a difficult time, especially for those parents/carers who are leaving their child for the first time, even more so if the child appears reluctant or upset.  However, I can assure you of our professionalism when dealing with these situations so please trust us and take direction from staff if this situation occurs.  We have had many years of experience in dealing with these situations.