September 16th, 2025

Settling into the school in Nursery

The first few days in Nursery 1 and Nursery 2 are packed with new emotions and discoveries for both the children and their families alike. Starting school can often be a time of nerves and uncertainty, which is why the welcome process is our starting point.

At these ages, settling in can be especially challenging: many children are experiencing their first ever daily separation from their family and need time, calm and a lot of reassurance to feel at ease. After a short while, some start to show interest in the materials and spaces and are keen to explore them. Others need more hugs, sympathetic looks and comforting to start taking their first steps in this new environment.

Day after day through little routines, displays of affection and a lot of patience, we teachers help the children to feel at home in the school: a safe place where they can grow, play and discover.