Yes that is what I said to mum - even in UK - kids start school in September after the long summer break so unless they are in childcare come straight out of home/holiday environment and into school. I knew she was talking nonsense - but thought I would ask on here just in case there was a point I was missing.. I think mum has too much time to think anyway now she either agrees with me or has given up (probably the former - I made a good case :-)).

Transition - as the letter doesn't specify that parents should go - I am assuming is just for the kids? It says "can you arrange for your child to be at the school for the following times" - so I read that as is just for DD? I hope so as I will have DS so I would just be a distraction, and DD will get more from it on her own.