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Preparing for the first day at primary school

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Overcoming first day fears at primary school

What you can do to prepare your child for the first day at school

Finding out about your child's primary school

Things to find out about your child's primary school before they start

After the first weeks in primary school

Supporting your child in the first weeks at primary school

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