Being Ready for School
- Little Sparrows
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1 min read

SUPPORT IN HERTFORDSHIRE
Check out the Transition Webinar by East Hertfordshire Children's Services!
It has some useful information and tips for families starting school this September.
Hertfordshire also have a Five-Week Series on Facebook:
They will be sharing a series of informative posts on Facebook. These sessions will cover various aspects of transitions and offer practical tips and strategies for parents.
Week 1 – promoting independence
Week 2 - Toilet Training and hand washing ready for school
Week 3 – Loving Learning
Week 4 – Turn taking and asking for help
Week 5 - Talking about School
HELPFUL WEBSITES
We're ready for school by Health for under 5's - shares lots of essential skills children need, the page includes a lovely video too - which is really helpful for anxious families.
Check out BBC Bitesize!
It has a useful tool kit online which gives advice to families with children starting school.
It has 4 web pages of articles and videos which goes into both emotional and practical elements of the transition.
RESCOURES & GUIDES
Don't miss Little Sparrows tips for getting your child ready for big school:
Washing hand poster - to help your child practice how to wash their hands properly and keep themselves healthy.
Here I come, I am starting school!
Hertfordshire guide to support families and children as your child starts school.
Parent Guide by Nursery World

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