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The First 10 Minutes Matter
Posted on: 09/02/2026The start of the day is one of the most important moments for our children — and at Sythwood, we make every minute count.
All the photos you see were captured before 9am!
From a warm, friendly greeting at the door to focused tasks that consolidate key skills, our mornings are designed with purpose. This includes:
- Pre-teaching with a teacher
- 1:1 support
- Time to regulate and get emotionally ready
- Quiet independent practice
- Or simply arriving to a smiling adult who knows them well
Those first ten minutes set the tone for a calm, positive, and successful day of learning. The routines and relationships help every child start the day feeling safe and ready to learn.




