School Readiness
At Talbot View Pre-School it is important that our children are ready to leave pre-school and move onto school, and parents and practitioners can positively encourage children about the new, exciting change. This can be done by talking about the new school to ensure they are aware and ready for the new chapter of their lives.
We discuss going to a new school and how it will be similar to pre-school but with different children and new friends.
To ensure there is a good and effective transition for the children to school, we work hard to build relationships with the local schools.
What children should learn before starting school
Let’s take a look at some of the skills Ofsted say children should learn before starting school
- Following simple instructions
- Being able to use the toilet
- Make themselves understood by others
- Have essential skills such as sitting still, listening and follow instructions
- To be aware of other peers
- Follow boundaries set for behaviour
- Ask an adult for help
- Undress themselves
- Talk in sentences
- Recognise their own name
