This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council for the attention of all schools.
What does ‘school readiness’ mean in reality? And how can those of us around the child - parents, practitioners, schools and communities - come together to make sure every child has the support for a better start in life?
The National Children’s Bureau has published a free best practice guide and podcast on school readiness, designed for practitioners, local authorities, educators and anyone with an interest in early childhood development.
In the podcast, NCB spoke to practitioner trainer, early years specialist and deputy head at a maintained nursery school, Jacqui, about how she approaches school readiness. And Isla, mother of three, also shares what it was like getting her children ready for school, and gives advice for practitioners.