Nursery settling-in conversation sheet
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Take this to a settling-in conversation with your nursery, childminder or other childcare setting. Share only the information needed to care for your child. Keep private details somewhere secure.
What helps my child
How they show a need or ask for help: ____________________
What often comforts them: ____________________
A familiar object we can discuss bringing: ____________________
An important change staff should know about: ____________________
Health, medication and allergy information should also be recorded using the setting’s proper procedures, not only on this sheet.
Our handover
Who will greet us: ____________________
What the adult will help my child do next: ____________________
Our goodbye words or routine: ____________________
How we will explain when I return: ____________________
Staying in touch
When and how an update will be shared: ____________________
What staff will tell me about settling afterwards: ____________________
What we will do if my child remains very distressed: ____________________
How to report a change in collection arrangements: ____________________
Questions I want to ask
- What have you noticed helps my child feel comfortable?
- Who will support them if their usual key person is away?
- What could we adjust if the current approach is not helping?
Review
Date or point at which we will talk again: ____________________
What is becoming easier: ____________________
What still needs support: ____________________
There is no score for settling quickly. If you are concerned about your child’s distress, speak to the setting and your health visitor.