What does it mean to be school ready?
It's the set of practical, social, and emotional skills a child needs to settle into school and engage with learning. This includes being able to:
- Go to the toilet without supervision, including washing hands
- Get dressed with minimal help – after using the toilet, when putting their coat on or getting changed for PE lessons
- Self-regulate emotions, particularly when things don't go their way, for example, being able to share
- Spend time away from parents/carers
- Listen to and follow instructions
- Pay attention for short periods of time
For a more comprehensive list of skills, take a look at Starting Reception's checklist (select 'download the PDF').
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