Cheam Fields' Miss Chloe Beagle was delighted to speak with inews to share her best tips with parents on how to ensure a smooth start to the term - and beyond.

Her advice to parents was "keep your emotions in check".

“Remember that children are sponges: they hear and see everything. As a parent or carer, if you are feeling nervous, as normal as that is, try not to let your child sense your worries. Children often pick up on clues about how their parents are feeling and often use this to inform their own emotions. So be positive: it is so important to point out the joys of starting a new school or joining a new class to ensure children feel excited and can look forward to what is ahead of them.” 

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