• Your child must be dry in the daytime at most nursery schools talk to the teacher if there are any problems in this area.
• Make sure they wear easy-to-remove clothing for school to help them look after themselves most nurseries do some form of PE and the children may need to remove or change clothing.
• Buy them Velcro fastening shoes rather than those with laces.
• Don't forget to label all clothes you can get pre-printed labels which iron or stick onto anything, or simple write-on & iron-on labels from Woolworths, department stores or uniform shops.  It's well worth the effort and makes rummaging through lost property boxes much easier!  Here are 3 companies offering a printed label service:  www.easy2name.com , www.eze.co.uk  and www.clivemark.co.uk .
• Think about giving your child a special hook at home for their school bags and coats etc.  This will make the morning rush less frantic.
• If you've only visited the school once or twice, a few drive-bys or walk-pasts may be a good idea to show your child where they will be going.
• Re-check the information you received from the school regarding start/finish times and the school routine. 
• Keep the school calendar handy and double check term start dates I've missed a whole day because I assumed there would be a staff training day!
• Prepare your child by talking frequently about  school, the fun they will have and the friends they will make.  If other children you know are starting on the same day, try to arrange walking into school together.
• Activity sheets to prepare children for school are available to members of PleaseMiss.co.uk take a look at our membership details below.

 Top Tips - On The Day 

• Starting nursery is a big step for the family and could be a great excuse for a celebration!  Maybe give your child a good luck card or small present and arrange a special tea after school.
• If you won't normally do the school run, try and make an exception for a couple of days to reassure your child. 
• Some schools stagger new children joining the class so they can give them more attention, so check for your child's start day.
• You will have some idea already whether your child will run towards the Lego without a backward glance, or cling to you until you can't breathe. Try and put yourself in your child's shoes and think how they are feeling. If you think they will cling, be brave and trust the teacher.  Try whatever they recommend you may be asked to hover outside until they settle or even stay with them for the first session.  Or they may think it is easier to cut and run for a clean break!
• Try and get a good breakfast or lunch inside them as it's a long half-day.  Breakfast makes a real difference to their energy levels and performance in class. 
• Try and start a good routine that suits you from day one.  Force yourself to get organised and teach your children to start looking after their things (how long this will take, I still couldn't tell you!).
• Let your child rest more this week as they will be tired.  And make sure they get enough sleep at night ?????