Transition to Reception 2024
New School Entrant film
Please see link below for the YouTube video produced by Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service for Reception Year parents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQhtxvuxi10
Getting ready for school checklist
Preparing your child for starting school
Click on the link for a bank of ideas to support your child starting school:
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/PACEY_preparingforschool_guide.pdf
Toolkit to support school readiness
Click on the link for lots of tips and advice for parents about children starting school:
https://www.pacey.org.uk/parents/toolkit/
Talk, Listen, Cuddle
Click on the link to find a list of 50 things to do before you're five
https://www.tlc-essex.info/playful-learning-at-home/
Hungry Little Minds
Click on the link to find lots of ideas and activities to boost children's communication, language and literacy development.
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
The Numbers Game
Help your child to prepare for learning maths at school with these simple games, rhymes and everyday maths activities.
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/The-Numbers-Game.pdf
Happy Talk
Good communication is essential for learning. Click on the link for ideas about how to support your child in talking.
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/Happy-Talk.pdf
Listen and Learn
Click on the link for ideas to encourage good listening:
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/Listen-and-Learn.pdf
Make a Mark
Click on the link for ideas about mark making:
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/Make-a-mark,-make-a-start.pdf
