I dislike the term ‘school ready’ and agree with the opinion that it should be the schools that are ready for the...

Parent involvement in home practise of music activities...

  Sue Asquith, early childhood consultant, talks about transition in early years. She considers the implications of lockdown and how you can practise literacy skills ready for starting at...

  During June and July, Primary schools would usually be running transitions group for parents and children starting with them in September. One of the main aims of these groups is to give...

  Maths is a specific area of the EYFS, accompanying expressive arts and design, literacy and understanding of the world. But while maths learning does not begin from birth, recognition of it...

WHAT IS SCHOOL READY TRANSITION? All over the world, some children are more prepared than others when starting primary school. Year R teachers will hope that they have reached a level of literacy...

4 aims to harness the potential brain-boosting benefits of early years music practice Tips for including effective music practice in your transition activities Feedback from schools and parents...

What does the Government mean by school readiness? Discover how music supports school readiness Read evidence that music is the key at this stage of development Boogie Mites Resources to support...

Well, here we are again – the summer term; a time of transition, moving on from nursery and pre-school towards Reception year. We wrote about this very subject three years ago, and noted that...