It's that magical time of year again when parents swap suncream for sewing name tags and gear up for the ultimate endurance challenge – back to school! In this episode, we're diving into the chaos that is drop-off and pick-up during the never-ending roadworks saga. Seriously, who knew getting to school could double as an obstacle course?
We'll chat about the "joy" of dropping off multiple kids at different schools, with timing so tight you'd think we're training for the Olympics. Then there’s the bank-breaking cost of school uniforms – because apparently, a polyester blazer is now worth more than gold. For those who love a bargain, we've got tales from the second-hand uniform hustle, where finding the right size feels like winning the lottery. And of course, the frustration of kids immediately losing said uniform once it's finally in their possession. Can we just attach GPS trackers to everything?
We'll also cover the exhaustingly slow three-week reception transition that feels longer than a presidential term. Who knew starting school could be stretched out longer than the Hobbit trilogy?
By now, we just hope all the kids are finally settled, the parents have survived, and that everyone is clutching onto their sanity by a thread. But fear not – October half-term is only three and a half weeks away, so start your countdown now!
Grab your coffee (or something stronger), sit back, and join us as we laugh, cry, and navigate the madness of back-to-school season!
Check out @melb_lifeandhome for after school routine
Department for Education: Working together to improve school
attendance:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf300da44f1c4c23e5bd1b/Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance_-_August_2024.pdf
Watch or listen to our full review on Apple Podcast or Spotify AFTER the main show finishes on BBC
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pulling-an-all-nighter/id1762059348
Spotify:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pulling-an-all-nighter
Love and hugs
Alice and Margaret
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