Getting Ready To Start School

Getting Ready to Start School

We provide information and support materials to help you and your child prepare for starting Nursery/Reception. Here are some useful guides (in PDF format) on early skills and readiness for school:

1. Early Language Development – Tips and activities to develop your child’s speaking and understanding skills before school.

2. Getting Ready for School After You Turn 3 – A helpful booklet for parents of 3-year-olds, outlining key independence and learning skills.

3. Number Skills – Simple games and ideas to build early numeracy (counting, recognising numbers, basic concepts) in a fun way.

4. Promoting Independence – Advice on encouraging your child’s self-help skills (like dressing, using the toilet, tidying up) so they are more confident when starting school.

5. Reading and Writing – Suggestions for fostering early literacy, from enjoying books together to pre-writing skills like drawing and tracing.

6. Social Skills – Guidance on helping your child learn to share, take turns, and communicate feelings – important skills for the classroom environment.

7. Speaking and Listening – Activities to boost your child’s listening skills and spoken language, which are crucial for learning.

(Feel free to download these PDFs from our website. If you need a printed copy, contact our office.)