{"id":908,"date":"2025-02-27T10:07:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/?page_id=908"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:32:16","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/bn_in\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"\u098f\u0987 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995\u09c7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\t\t\tStarting Reception &#8211; a definition\n\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Our &#8216;Starting Reception&#8217; definition* sets out the personal, social, emotional and physical skills that most children will develop by the time they start school.<\/p>\n<p>The definition has been created to help parents, caregivers, and the early years professionals involved in looking after young children get them ready to start school.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all parents and any organisations working with children and families across the UK to use this definition in their work so all children start school ready for their first day.<\/p>\n<p><em>*We are calling this document the &#8216;Starting Reception&#8217; definition. 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Practising these will make your child&#8217;s journey to Reception as positive as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If your child is already at nursery, in pre-school, or with a childminder, those professionals will work with you and your child to help get them ready.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s lots you can do at home to build your child&#8217;s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school.<\/p>\n<p><em>*We are calling this document the &#8216;Starting Reception&#8217; definition. Some people\/organisations refer to this as &#8216;school readiness&#8217;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I help my child get ready?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child will have lots of new activities and routines to get used to when they start school. There are some things they&#8217;ll need to do more independently than they might have before.<\/li>\n<li>\u200bResearch shows that a child&#8217;s relationship with their parents is the most important factor in their development, and there&#8217;s a lot you can do at home.<\/li>\n<li>\u200bWhen your child is at home with you or another caregiver, you can practice as a family with fun activities (we&#8217;ve included links at the end of this resource).<\/li>\n<li>Some of these skills take time to master, so it&#8217;s good to introduce them gradually as part of your daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What if my child has additional needs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your child needs additional support to settle into Reception, make sure you share as much information as possible with their new teacher. They can work with you to find strategies to support your child.<\/li>\n<li>Summer born children, or those speaking English as an additional language (EAL) may need more support.<\/li>\n<li>If you know or suspect your child has suspected or confirmed special educational needs (SEND), developmental differences or delays, some of these skills may not be achievable for them at this point.<\/li>\n<li>Early support makes a big difference &#8211; ask your child&#8217;s nursery, school, health visitor, local children&#8217;s centre or family hub for help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who can I speak to for help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All children need help from their trusted adults to feel confident and excited about starting Reception.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team or your health visitor, children&#8217;s centre or family hub can help if you need more information.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ve also put together a list of organisations and resources further down to help you and your child get ready together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The definition: skills to practice before starting Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New skills take time to learn. Practicing at home will help your child move into school more easily and with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing independence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking care of themselves<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Putting on\/taking off their coat and shoes<\/li>\n<li>Using the toilet and washing their hands<\/li>\n<li>Getting dressed with little help, e.g. after using the toilet or doing PE<\/li>\n<li>Using a fork\/spoon and drinking from an open cup<\/li>\n<li>Spending time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Play, creativity and curiosity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engaging in imaginative play (e.g. role play)<\/li>\n<li>Drawing, painting, colouring and sticking<\/li>\n<li>Sharing story books with caregivers, looking at pictures and talking about the characters<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Building relationships and communicating<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Being with others<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practicing sharing and taking turns with toys<\/li>\n<li>Talking to them about\u00a0<strong>how<\/strong>\u00a0they are feeling and\u00a0<strong>why<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling is a good way to do this<\/li>\n<li>Beginning to recognise what others are feeling, e.g. understanding if a friend is sad<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves and others (e.g. knowing how to say &#8216;no&#8217;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Communication and language<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Singing along with songs and nursery rhymes<\/li>\n<li>Talking happily to others about activities, experiences and the world around them<\/li>\n<li>Showing they need help by speaking clearly (in basic English or sign language)<\/li>\n<li>Recognising the pattern of their name (so they can find it on their coat peg or jacket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Listening and engaging<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paying attention for short periods of time<\/li>\n<li>Listening to and following simple instructions<\/li>\n<li>Carrying on with a task even when it&#8217;s difficult and bouncing back if things go wrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Physical development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting moving for at least three hours a day<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walking up and down steps (one foot at a time, using the wall for support)<\/li>\n<li>Climbing, running, jumping and playing<\/li>\n<li>Catching a large ball (most of the time)<\/li>\n<li>Doing simple puzzles and craft activities, strengthening their grip with cutting and sticking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Healthy routines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Going to bed around the same time each night, waking up in time to get ready for school<\/li>\n<li>Limiting screen time to the recommended daily amounts (see advice)<\/li>\n<li>Eating a healthy diet and trying new foods<\/li>\n<li>Brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day (you&#8217;ll need to supervise this until they are at least 7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What should I do if I have concerns about my child&#8217;s development?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re worried about your child&#8217;s progress, talk to your childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team, health visitor, local children&#8217;s centre or Family Hub.<\/li>\n<li>\u200bIf your child has developmental delays or SEND (suspected or confirmed), speak to their childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team well before they start Reception.<\/li>\n<li>You can work with your child&#8217;s early years setting to help your child with self-care, managing emotions, social skills, and communication in a way that suits their stage of development.<\/li>\n<li>\u200bYou might want to share details about their development, needs, what motivates them, what might trigger difficulties, how they learn best, and what strategies work 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aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Starting Reception&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your child&#8217;s journey to school starts at home&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we&#8217;re all learning from birth. When it&#8217;s time to start school, some children will need more help than others.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;There are key skills that schools expect children to be learning before their first day. Practicing these will make your child&#8217;s journey to Reception as positive as possible.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;If your child is already at nursery, in pre-school, or with a childminder, those professionals will work with you and your child to help get them ready.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;There&#8217;s lots you can do at home to build your child&#8217;s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How can I help my child get ready?&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Your child will have lots of new activities and routines to get used to when they start school. There are some things they&#8217;ll need to do more independently than they might have before.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;\u200bResearch shows that a child&#8217;s relationship with their parents is the most important factor in their development, and there&#8217;s a lot you can do at home.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;\u200bWhen your child is at home with you or another caregiver, you can practice as a family with fun activities (we&#8217;ve included links at the end of this resource).&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Some of these skills take time to master, so it&#8217;s good to introduce them gradually as part of your daily routine.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if my child has additional needs?&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;If your child needs additional support to settle into Reception, make sure you share as much information as possible with their new teacher. They can work with you to find strategies to support your child.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Summer born children, or those speaking English as an additional language (EAL) may need more support.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;If you know or suspect your child has suspected or confirmed special educational needs (SEND), developmental differences or delays, some of these skills may not be achievable for them at this point.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Early support makes a big difference &amp;ndash; ask your child&#8217;s nursery, school, health visitor, local children&#8217;s centre or family hub for help.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who can I speak to for help?&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;All children need help from their trusted adults to feel confident and excited about starting Reception.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Your childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team or your health visitor, children&#8217;s centre or family hub can help if you need more information.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;We&#8217;ve also put together a list of organisations and resources further down to help you and your child get ready together.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The definition: skills to practice before starting Reception&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;New skills take time to learn. Practicing at home will help your child move into school more easily and with confidence.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Growing independence&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taking care of themselves&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Putting on\/taking off their coat and shoes&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Using the toilet and washing their hands&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Getting dressed with little help, e.g. after using the toilet or doing PE&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Using a fork\/spoon and drinking from an open cup&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Spending time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Play, creativity and curiosity&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Engaging in imaginative play (e.g. role play)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Drawing, painting, colouring and sticking&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Sharing story books with caregivers, looking at pictures and talking about the characters&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Exploring the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Building relationships and communicating&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Being with others&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Practicing sharing and taking turns with toys&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Talking to them about &lt;strong&gt;how&lt;\/strong&gt; they are feeling and &lt;strong&gt;why&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling is a good way to do this&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Beginning to recognise what others are feeling, e.g. understanding if a friend is sad&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves and others (e.g. knowing how to say &amp;lsquo;no&#8217;)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Communication and language&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Singing along with songs and nursery rhymes&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Talking happily to others about activities, experiences and the world around them&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Showing they need help by speaking clearly (in basic English or sign language)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Recognising the pattern of their name (so they can find it on their coat peg or jacket)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Listening and engaging&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Paying attention for short periods of time&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Listening to and following simple instructions&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Carrying on with a task even when it&#8217;s difficult and bouncing back if things go wrong&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical development&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Getting moving for at least three hours a day&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Walking up and down steps (one foot at a time, using the wall for support)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Climbing, running, jumping and playing&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Catching a large ball (most of the time)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Doing simple puzzles and craft activities, strengthening their grip with cutting and sticking&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthy routines&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Going to bed around the same time each night, waking up in time to get ready for school&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Limiting screen time to the recommended daily amounts (see advice)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Eating a healthy diet and trying new foods&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day (you&#8217;ll need to supervise this until they are at least 7)&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What should I do if I have concerns about my child&#8217;s development?&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;If you&#8217;re worried about your child&#8217;s progress, talk to your childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team, health visitor, local children&#8217;s centre or Family Hub.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;\u200bIf your child has developmental delays or SEND (suspected or confirmed), speak to their childminder\/nursery\/pre-school team well before they start Reception.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;You can work with your child&#8217;s early years setting to help your child with self-care, managing emotions, social skills, and communication in a way that suits their stage of development.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;\u200bYou might want to share details about their development, needs, what motivates them, what might trigger difficulties, how they learn best, and what strategies work well.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;Make sure you share important information with everyone supporting your child, including their new Reception teacher.&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources for families with additional needs:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;There are many organisations who can support you with information and strategies to prepare you, your child and their educational setting, ensuring a smooth transition and setting them up for future success.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;These include:&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.familylives.org.uk\/&#8221;&gt;Family Lives&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/speechandlanguage.org.uk\/&#8221;&gt;Speech and Language UK&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/dingley.org.uk\/&#8221;&gt;Dingley&#8217;s Promise&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.kids.org.uk\/&#8221;&gt;KIDS&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Useful links<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n<h3>Growing independence<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Growing independence\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentkind.org.uk\/for-parents\/be-school-ready#heading547662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out Parentkind&#8217;s online advice hub and magazine for parents &#8216;Be School Ready&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/5-tips-help-your-child-prepare-transition-reception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enjoy Family Corner&#8217;s 5 tips to help your child get ready for Reception<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacey.org.uk\/starting-school\/\">Guidance for parents and practitioners &#8211; PACEY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easypeasyapp.com\/for-parents-and-carers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the free EasyPeasy mobile app for tips and activities to support everyday parenting moments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Taking care of themselves\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/how-do-i-make-separating-my-toddler-easier\">How can you make separating easier? &#8211; Family Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leicspart.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/416-dressing-skills-2.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Getting dressed and ready for the day &#8211; backward chaining information sheet &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zdxvy9q\">Getting ready for the Day &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Toilet training<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/PT-Toilet-training-FINAL-VERSION-17.04.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Institute of Health Visiting has advice and tips on toilet training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eric.org.uk\/potty-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple and supportive toilet training advice &#8211; ERIC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/babys-development\/potty-training-and-bedwetting\/how-to-potty-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Potty training and bedwetting &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downsyndromeuk.co.uk\/parents\/toilettraining\/\">Pants4School &#8211; Down Syndrome UK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Playing, creativity and curiosity\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KNrnZag17Ek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 steps for brain building through serve and return &#8211;\u00a0Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uXImT5QNWpw\">How to follow a child&#8217;s interest in play &#8211; National Literacy Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zvp88xs\">How to role play with your child &#8211; Pretend role play &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z6jggwx\">How to role play with your child &#8211; Playing pretend animals &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z4j8d6f\">Fire up their imagination with drawing &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacey.org.uk\/mark-making\/\">What is mark-making and why is it important for learning? &#8211; PACEY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/world-book-day\">Sharing story books on World Book Day &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zj6nsk7\">Nature activities for children &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zvcbgwx\">Learning and having fun on the bus &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/znnqmfr\">Play a game of &#8216;What&#8217;s that sound?&#8217; &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Building relationships and communicating<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/centreforearlychildhood.org\/our-work\/research\/the-shaping-us-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood&#8217;s Shaping Us Framework outlines how these skills develop in early childhood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booktrust.org.uk\/how-we-help\/parents-families\/getting-ready-to-start-school\/\">Top tips for enjoying stories together and book recommendations for starting school &#8211; BookTrust<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Being with others<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends%20\">Learn how to support your child to make friends &#8211; Family Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/activities\/milestones-4-year-olds\/\">Understand your child&#8217;s social development &#8211; Words for Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zxfbg7h\">Practice sharing with toys &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Communication and language<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/parent-support\/when-should-my-child-be-able-to-write-their-name\/\">You are your child&#8217;s first teacher &#8211; help them learn how to write their name &#8211; Words for Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start-for-life\/toddler\/learning-to-talk\/learning-to-talk-3-to-5-years\/\">Explore a range of approaches to language learning and development from NHS Start for Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zbkc47h\">Build your child&#8217;s imagination and language by making up stories together &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Listening and engaging<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/activities\/talking-to-your-child-when-out-and-about\/\">Follow the walk and talk trail with the National Literacy Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zb8nydm\">Practice language and listening skills at home with these games &#8211; Playing with a cardboard telescope &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zgvthcw\">Practice language and listening skills at home with these games &#8211; Red Light, Green Light &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Physical development<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/physical-activity-guidelines-children-under-five-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting moving for 3 hours a day &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xjxXBZeFcmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is core strength and why is it important for children? &#8211; Department for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zf8v3j6\">Fun games to get them moving &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Healthy routines<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Understand what &#8216;healthy&#8217; levels of screen time are, by age<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/detail\/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more\">World Health Organization guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/%C2%A90-5_poster_HPFSS.pdf\">Health Professionals for Safer Screens poster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get insights on internet safety, how screen use impacts young children and recommended screen time<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/internet-safety\">Help for early years providers: Internet safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And for those with younger children, the NCT covers advice for babies and toddlers too:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nct.org.uk\/information\/baby-toddler\/caring-for-your-baby-or-toddler\/screen-time-for-babies-and-toddlers-how-much\">Screen time for babies and toddlers &#8211; NCT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Help children build a strong relationship with food and make the right choices from the start<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/nutrition\">Nutrition guidance &#8211; Department for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/healthier-families\/\">Healthier families &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/articles\/z8h7dp3\">Five tips for helping your kids to eat healthily all year round &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firststepsnutrition.org\/eating-well-resources\">Eating Well &#8211; First Steps Nutrition Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/resource\/healthy-eating-for-children.html\">Factsheet for healthy children&#8217;s diets &#8211; Association of UK Dieticians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Brushing teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z6jbydm\">Toothbrushing SOS with the singing dentist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sleep guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/sleep-and-young-children\/\">Sleep and young children &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zyv6xbk\">Struggling to get children to sleep: How to establish a bedtime routine &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">Useful links (Simple HTML)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Growing independence&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Growing independence&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.parentkind.org.uk\/for-parents\/be-school-ready#heading547662&#8243;&gt;Check out Parentkind&amp;rsquo;s online advice hub and magazine for parents &amp;lsquo;Be School Ready&amp;rsquo;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/5-tips-help-your-child-prepare-transition-reception&#8221;&gt;Enjoy Family Corner&amp;rsquo;s 5 tips to help your child get ready for Reception&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.pacey.org.uk\/starting-school\/&#8221;&gt;Guidance for parents and practitioners &#8211; PACEY&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/easypeasyapp.com\/for-parents-and-carers&#8221;&gt;Download the free EasyPeasy mobile app for tips and activities to support everyday parenting moments&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taking care of 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