Starting school for the first time is an important milestone in your child’s life and how you support them can make a real difference to how well they settle into school. Here are some useful things that you can help your child to practise to get ready for school. There are also some links to other websites on this page which give more information, hints and suggestions. 

All of these things will help them to get ready for school.

Remember: as your child’s first teacher you can make a real difference to their experience at school.

Here are some useful links  

Chat, Play, Read: Department for Education campaign

Department for Education campaign featuring journalist and co-founder of Mum&You Natasha Kaplinsky and TV psychologist Emma Kenny.

• Shaping us campaign he Princess of Wales has launched a new awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of the importance of the first five years of a child’s life. The campaign shared five videos showing the impact of development and what people can do to support children in their early years

• Small Talk featuring videos, advice and information to help parents make chatting, playing and reading activities part of their daily routine with children

• Hungry Little Minds simple, fun activities for kids aged 0-5

• PACEY a toolkit which offers support before school, during the first few days and throughout the school year

• Homestart a range of resources for Pre-School children including- simple games you can try together at home

• Change for Life fun ideas to keep your kids stay healthy

• Tiny Happy People the BBC initiative has lots of activities, information, tips and advice on ways to develop your child’s communication skills.