Inserimento: When the School Gate Feels a Little Too Big

When the School Gate Feels a Little Too Big
Every parent knows that moment — the tight hug, the nervous smile, the tiny backpack disappearing through the gate. In Italy, they call this inserimento — a slow, gentle introduction to school life that’s as much about the parent’s transition as the child’s. In this reflection, I explore what it means to let go, how schools can turn reassurance into their greatest brand differentiator, and why belonging begins long before the first bell rings.