Did You Know? One full school year at 90% attendance is the equivalent of 4 weeks of learning missed! Over 5 years of school, this adds up to half a school year missed... Show an interest in school and education by going to parents meetings and other school events... Take family holidays during school holiday time only... They have special permission from the head teacher o... School will work with you to help your child attend school ... School Life

{"markup":"Starting school is a big milestone for children... Story books about starting school can help. Talk through the new routines of a school day... Let the school team know if your child struggles... Your Own Feelings Out of School & After School Care Lots of schools run breakfast and after school clubs that children can attend. If your child's school doesn't you may need to rethi... Remember school holiday care will need planning too... School Life

Children can sometimes feel very anxious about something that's happening at school ... It might be to do with the work at school ... Sometimes, something that has happened outside school can unsettle them...  Being bullied c...  What Causes School or College Avoidance? {"markup":"Signs That Your Child Might Be Anxious About School Or College\nApart from saying they can't to school, there are other ways your child might display their anxiety... School Life

Universal free school meals are provided to all children at school in reception, Year 1 and Year 2... If you do receive benefits, you should still make an application because it can help raise extra funds called Pupil Premium for your child’s scho. Pupil Premium funding can help your child’s school pay for extra tuition, teaching and after school activities... If your child is 4 years old but they are in school, they can take part... School Life

Moving to secondary school can feel like a big step... Getting Lost Often schools will give a map of the school and classrooms... Getting to School  Work out how your child will be getting to school ... Uniform and Equipment Make sure your child has the right school uniform and equipment they need in time for starting school ... Shop together for school bag, note books or pencil case... Lunche... Visits to the new school for your child... School Life

Praise them for making the effort to go to school ... Action Be persistent and bring your child to school ... Try to keep good routines for bedtime, getting up, breakfast, getting their uniform, school bag and equipment ready. Talk to your child's school and make a plan together. Read books about other children and young people and  get ideas for how they have coped with school anxiety... If you are worried give the school a call to talk a... School Life

During the holidays, the regular school day routine has probably been more relaxed... Below are a few tips on how to make the transition back into the school day routine... Complete homework as soon as school is over for the day before tiredness sets in... Homework Nerves Are Normal Let your child kno... Talk to their school in the first instance... If you are worried give the school a call to talk about how they can help your child... School Life

They are learning skills that will get them ready for school . School readiness means a child has the communication, practical and social skills to enjoy and get the most out of their education... By the time your child starts school it will be easier for them if they can: Listen and follow instructions and rules Ask for what they need and be understood by others Talk about their own feelings and the feelings of others

\nMost children will run, hop on one foot and be able to kick, throw and sometimes catch a ball by the time they start school ...\n\n \n","blocks":{"contentData":[],"settingsData":[]}} Personal & Social Development Parents who talk as they go about their daily activities expose their children to 1000 - 2000 words every hour! Did You Know? Other Fun Activities to TryGetting your child familiar with letter shapes can really help give them a head star

When your child starts school they will be seen by the school screening team to check their vision and hearing... The screening happens during the school day and only takes a few minutes... This will make them feel more comfortable when we visit ... \nThe video below shows a child having their vision screened in school ...\nThe video below shows a child having their hearing screening in school ...  Some children find the screening difficult to complete in school