Primary school offer day is the day when parents and guardians find out which primary school their child has been offered a place at for the upcoming academic year. Here...
To apply for a primary school place in the UK, you need to follow these steps: Check the application deadlines: The application process for primary school places usually opens in...
Congratulations on getting your child's primary school place! Here are some things you can do: Respond to the offer: Make sure to respond to the offer within the given deadline,...
Preparing your child for primary school can be an exciting and challenging time for both you and your child. Here are some tips to help your child get ready for...
Preparing your child for preschool or nursery can help them feel more confident and comfortable when they start this new phase of their life. Here are some tips that you...
Here is a general back to school checklist for parents of primary school children: School supplies: pens, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc. Clothing: check for proper fit,...
Preparing for the First Day At School Starting school is an exciting time but also presents a big transition in a child’s life and family life particularly if it’s your...
Understanding numbers is a key skill that pre-schoolers need to master. Mastering what we see as quite basic number skills is actually a complex learning journey for a child. Learning...
Colour, Shape and Pattern Learning Fun Did you ever stop and wonder why we place so much importance in the pre-school years on teaching shapes, colours and patterns. The ability...
Last night Jenna Wilson from Little Dreams Consulting joined me for a Facebook Live Broadcast to discuss SLEEP and how important it is! I remember when my kids started reception...
Naming our children is one of the first important decisions parents make for their child. Names become part of our identity and remain with us for life. When children begin...
“You can make anything by writing.”- C.S Lewis. Writing is a magical medium. It’s a vehicle for communication and expression to share ideas and thoughts with the world around in...
We have created a FREE Starting School Series for families who have children starting Primary School in September. We have some great blog posts and FREE resources which we think...
Developing a child’s social skills sets them up for a lifetime of more positive interactions in all aspects of daily life. We need good social skills to function in society....
As part of our FREE 14 week Starting School Series, Week 5 focussed on Gross Motor Skills. This Outdoor Obstacle Course is a great way to help your child practise...
You wake up, check your mobile, brush your teeth, comb your hair, button your shirt, zip your jeans, eat your breakfast, tie your laces…and that’s only the start of the...
Getting ‘Sleep Ready’ To Start School Starting school is such a huge milestone in your little one’s life. Making sure they are well prepared and well set up for this...
If you have a child Starting Reception Class in September then you may have heard the expression ‘gross motor skills’. But just what are they? And why are they so...
This week in our Starting School 14 week series we have been looking at Communication skills, listening, speaking and following instructions. Communication skills are needed in school so that children can...
If you have been watching our Live Facebook Q&A Broadcasts with Jo and Lisa our Early Years Experts you will know how brilliant they are! This weeks live broadcast was our...
If you have a child starting Primary School in September and are preparing for Starting Big School - Communication Is Key! As parents we all desire the very best for...
Following on from last weeks great Live Facebook Q&A Broadcast with Jo and Lisa, this weeks live broadcast was our first week covering the topic of Independence! This week we...
Make and do! If you have a child starting school in September you may find this free activity useful! (This is NOT a toy) The wooden peg can be used...
If you have a child starting Primary School in September getting them to make fruit kebabs is a great way to help them with their fine motor skills. Making fruit...
Have you got a child starting school in September? We have launched our Stamptastic Starting School Series with our fantastic Early Years Experts, Jo and Lisa! The Series lasts for...
Striving For Independence Primary school places have now been allocated and so it is an ideal time to begin thinking about the September start. Preparation for a successful transition is...
Are you getting ready for ‘Big’ school? Do you have a child starting school in September? Starting school is a significant milestone for children and parents/carers. The start of a new...
Hello! We are Jo and Lisa! We are two highly experienced Early Years teachers who have worked together for over 25 years firstly in schools and then in roles supporting parents with...
If your child has just been offered a place in Reception Class at Primary School and they are starting school in September you might be asking yourself "What School Uniform...
Here are some tips that we have learned along the way..... Always have a look around your schools Pre Loved / Second Hand School Uniform Sale. There are some bargains...
Buying School Uniform for Back To School can be a bit overwhelming especially if you child is starting reception class and starting school for the first time! There are lots...
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