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Settling in with your child

When your child starts nursery, we ask that you set aside time to stay with him/her in the classroom. 
For all children this means at least the first day, but for many children it will take a week or two or sometimes more, before they feel completely comfortable in staying in nursery without you.  Your child’s key worker will talk to you about the length of time your child will stay each day.  Our aim is to increase the time gradually, in consultation with you, until your child is able to stay happily for the whole session.
You can also support your child’s transition into nursery by attending our children's centre sessions. 
This can help your child to mix with children their own age as well become familiar with routine. 
​5 top tips
  • Give your child plenty of time to get used to nursery – don’t rush things.
  • Be available for your child whenever she or he wants you during the settling in period.
  • Talk to your key person and share your ideas about how you think it is going – remember that you know your child better than anyone else.
  • Try to be as confident as possible in front of your child.
  • Don’t worry if your child gets upset or angry – it’s a big step to move from home to nursery.
At Old Church we put a very strong emphasis on settling-in and ask all parents and carers to allow two weeks for their children to settle in.  We want to be sure that each child feels confident about being in nursery and being looked after by his or her key person.  We also want parents and carers to be confident about what we offer in nursery.
If you are finding it difficult to settle your child, then please talk to your key person or to the Head Teacher.

Starting Nursery is an exciting step, but can also be difficult: We hope to make this work for you and your child.



Old Church Nursery School, Walter Terrace, off Bromley Street, London E1 0RJ
​Tel: 020 7790 2824    email: admin@oldchurch.towerhamlets.sch.uk
  • Home
    • Welcome from Headteacher
    • School Calendar
    • Term Dates 2020-2021
  • News
    • News Blog
    • Newsletters
  • Our Nursery
    • Our Vision
    • Our Policies
    • Early Years Pupil Premium
    • Our Staff Team
    • Our Governors
    • Parent Governor Elections
    • Our Classes
    • Two Year Old Provision
    • Our Outside Areas
    • Our History
    • Fundraising
    • Extended Hours Provision
    • Special Needs
    • Equalities
    • Rights Respecting School
    • OFSTED
  • EYFS Curriculum
    • Curriculum Statement
    • Areas of Learning >
      • Personal Social & Emotional Development
      • Physical Development
      • Communication & Language
      • Literacy
      • Mathematics
      • Understanding the World
      • Expressive Arts & Design
    • Learning Gallery >
      • Spring Songbook 2021
      • Christmas Songs 2020
      • Our Diwali Celebrations November 2020
      • Autumn Songs 2020
      • Children's Gallery
      • Our Nativity Play Songs 2019
      • Falconry UK visit 2019
      • Owl Babies
      • Autumn Term Songs 2019
      • Language Groups
      • Summer Term Songs 2019
      • Butterflies
      • Creating Pictures on the Computer
      • Minibeast Songs
      • Using the Soft Play Equipment
      • Building the Great Wall of China
      • Chinese New Year Parade 2019
      • Birds of Prey Visit 2018
      • International Fairy Day 2018
      • Woodwork Project
      • Caterpillars
  • Our Prospectus
    • Admissions
    • Enrolling in Primary School
    • Attendance and Illness
    • Children's Safety at Nursery
    • Clothing
    • Organisation of the Nursery
    • The Nursery Day
    • Your Child's Learning
    • School Meals and Food
    • Extended Holidays
    • Celebrations and Festivals
    • Birthdays
    • Outings
    • School Travel Plan
    • Students
  • Parents & Families
    • Information Leaflets
    • Parent Voice Feedback
    • Childcare Choices
    • Parent & Family Workshops
    • Parental Involvement
    • Transition from Home to Nursery
    • Transition from Nursery to School
    • Settling In
    • Letters to Parents
    • Useful Website LInks
  • Contact us
  • THINC
    • What is THINC?
    • THINC Inclusion Support
    • Thinc Brochure
    • Thinc Website
  • Forest School
    • About Forest School
    • Forest School Gallery
  • Home Learning Resources
  • Support During Covid 19
  • Zoom Sessions
  • Christmas Songs Videos
  • Story Videos