The resource below, from StartingReception.co.uk, explains the key skills that schools expect children to begin developing before their first day in Reception. Practising these skills helps ensure a smooth and positive start to school life.
They highlight how early years professionals - including nursery staff, pre-school practitioners and childminders - work alongside families to support children’s development and readiness for school.
They also emphasise the important role parents and caregivers play at home by building their child’s confidence and independence, helping them feel both emotionally and practically prepared for the transition into school.