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School Readiness Checklist
Starting Reception is an exciting step for your child—and it can bring lots of questions for you too. This self-help guide is designed to support you and your child as you get ready for the start of school in September. Together, you can use this simple checklist to build confidence, practise key skills, and feel more prepared for the transition. It’s a helpful way to see what your child is already comfortable with and where they might need a little extra support.
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Toileting is an important part of your child’s independence and a key skill for starting school. This self-help guide is here to support you and your child as they learn and practise using the toilet with confidence.
You can use this guide to understand what is typical, build helpful routines, and find simple ways to support your child at home. It will help you recognise what your child can already do and where they may need a little extra support as they get ready for everyday life at school.
Mealtimes are an important part of your child’s daily routine and help support their growth, development, and independence. This self-help guide is designed to help you and your child build positive, relaxed mealtime habits together.
You can use this guide to explore simple ways to encourage healthy eating, create routines, and make mealtimes a more enjoyable experience. It will help you understand what is typical for your child’s age and how to support them if mealtimes feel challenging.
Independence is an important part of your child’s development and helps them feel more confident in everyday situations. This self-help guide is designed to support you and your child as they learn to do more things for themselves.
You can use this guide to build simple daily routines, encourage new skills, and gently support your child as they grow in confidence. It will help you understand what is typical for your child’s age and how to offer the right support when they need it.
Routines help children feel safe, calm, and ready for the day ahead. Having a clear and regular routine can make everyday tasks easier and support your child’s wellbeing and development.
This self-help guide is designed to help you create simple, consistent routines that work for your family. It offers practical ideas to support daily activities like mornings, mealtimes, and bedtime, and helps your child know what to expect and feel more confident each day.
Self-care is an important part of your child’s growing independence and helps them feel confident, comfortable, and ready for everyday activities. This self-help guide is designed to support you and your child as they learn to look after their own needs.
You can use this guide to encourage simple self-care skills, such as handwashing, dressing, and personal hygiene, in a calm and positive way. It will help you understand what is typical for your child’s age and how to support them as they build these skills step by step.
Getting dressed and undressed is an important part of your child’s independence and daily routine. Learning these skills helps your child feel more confident and ready for activities like school, play, and bedtime.
This self-help guide is designed to support you and your child as they practise dressing skills step by step. It offers simple ways to build confidence, encourage independence, and make getting dressed a positive part of the day.
Health plays an important role in your child’s wellbeing, development, and readiness for everyday life. Supporting good health habits helps your child feel their best and take part in learning, play, and social activities with confidence.
This self-help guide is designed to help you support your child’s physical and emotional health in simple, practical ways. It offers easy ideas to build healthy routines, recognise when your child is well, and know when they might need extra support.
Social skills help your child build friendships, express their feelings, and feel confident in a range of situations. Learning how to share, take turns, listen, and communicate with others is an important part of their development.
This self-help guide is designed to support you and your child as they develop these skills in everyday life. It offers simple, practical ideas to encourage positive interactions and help your child feel more comfortable and confident when connecting with others.
