How to prepare your child for their first day at school with headteacher David Barker

The first day at school is a huge milestone - both for our children and for us as parents. This episode is all about how you can  prepare your child for that moment they walk into reception for the first time. This week's guest, David Barker is headteacher at The Oaklands Primary School in Acocks Green so he has lots of experience in seeing children arrive on their first day. We invited him onto the podcast to talk about what skills families should try to develop over the summer before starting school and what to do on that very first morning. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain.