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Childrm learn through play so school has to be enjoyable transition . It has to be child focused and not parent focused . Children adapt to new situations better than adults so the earlier/ younger  they make the transition the better it is for them.
Introduce the change in advance prepare  them  , get books about change and explore through  play such as globes dressing up traditional food , puzzles and  books. Joining groups in the school is key to belong as  part of the school .
Invite friends back to the house for tea down the beach / park . Some schools do a home visit this is to be encouraged it is important .
Encourage children to use their mother tongue so forcing them to speak a different language is not a positive move .  They wIll learn both the languages but at their own pace so little and often and naturally . For example listening to music in the car , singing songs with siblings , number games board games .
Make sure children visit the new school a couple of times .
So play is the key
NNEB in childcare
BA in Family and Childcare studies
Dipsw in Social work
Mandy Dawson

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Sorry I forgot one question .
You know your child , you know when she / he is sad/ happy . The change may happen over time but there behaviour  will change  , they may hit others or yourself or siblings . Want your attention and find ways to get it .
They DO NOT have the words to express themselves so encourage children  to describe their feelings by drawing painting  with colour obviously black is dark and feeling bad Yellow sunny feeling good , etc purple orange . Middle way .
If your child's behaviour starts to change encourage them  to express themeselves through play at home,  at  the beach with sand, water , music , building bricks and letting them full down , plasticine / clay
Mandy Dawson
NNEB childcare
Degree in Family and Childcare studies
Diploma in Social work

As a (former) secondary school teacher, parent and author of a parenting/education book (with a chapter on Spain) I'd simply say that the younger the child the more likely it is that a new language can be acquired smoothly and relatively quickly.

Asking a teenager to adapt to a completely new language and social group is asking a lot of them so patience and understanding is vital.

The more support they have the better, especially if it is one to one by a trained professional.

Equally though, the biggest help with learning any language is motivation. If your child is an extrovert they will most likely want to communicate with others and be understood so speaking situations are ideal. If your child prefers their own company then reading and individual activities will probably be better.

For any more specific questions you can contact me directly at brettheth@gmail.com