{"id":2452,"date":"2026-03-30T15:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/?page_id=2452"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:39:46","slug":"early-years-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/early-years-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Years Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\t\tEarly Years Toolkit\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<h2><strong>Support for the sector<\/strong><\/h2><p>Free, ready-to-use assets and messaging to promote Starting Reception. <\/p>\t\t\n\t<h3><strong>Making the most of Starting Reception<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In this section, find information specifically for professionals working in early years settings, schools and local authorities. All content is free to use and publish. We ask that you do not change the definition and credit startingreception.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure what Starting Reception is? <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Starting-Reception-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Starting-Reception-building-blocks-icon.png\" alt=\"Cartoon of a child playing with building blocks\" height=\"512\" width=\"512\" title=\"Starting Reception building blocks icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/512;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>How to share Starting Reception with families<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">For nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and other early years settings<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Share <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Starting-Reception-Parents-flyer-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> with families on your website, in emails, newsletters and on social media. National offer day in April each year is a great opportunity to promote Starting Reception.<\/li>\n<li>Display our <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Starting-Reception-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting Reception poster<\/a> in your setting or create your own using our ready-made QR code.<\/li>\n<li>Print the definition (<a href=\"#assets\">you can even add your own logo<\/a>) and hand out copies to families during transition meetings and\/or when children first join the pre-school room.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_C6sPx-rz8s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60-minute webinar<\/a> and discover top tips to help strengthen your school readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">For schools<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Link to <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> on your school website (e.g. on your admissions page).<\/li>\n<li>Include a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> in email communications to new families and on your social media channels.<\/li>\n<li>Print the definition (<a href=\"#assets\">you can even add your own logo<\/a>) and hand out copies to families on open days, during welcome evenings, transition visits etc&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Display our <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Starting-Reception-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting Reception poster<\/a> in your school or create your own using our ready-made QR code.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss Starting Reception with feeder nurseries to align expectations and to increase awareness of any families who may be at risk and need extra support.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UMrP51VORs4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60-minute webinar<\/a> and discover top tips to help strengthen your school readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">For local authorities<\/h3>\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\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Share <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> with colleagues &#8211; health, education, social care, libraries&#8230;everyone has a role to play in helping to set clear expectations to families.<\/li>\n<li>Share <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> with schools and early years settings by email and in meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Include a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> on the admissions pages of your website and in admissions emails.<\/li>\n<li>Print the definition (<a href=\"#assets\">you can even add your own logo<\/a>) and make copies available through schools, early years settings, family hubs, GPs and health visiting teams.<\/li>\n<li>Promote <a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/a> on your social media channels.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/U0WzU95ov3o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60-minute webinar<\/a> and discover top tips to help strengthen your school readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<p><strong>Guidance on setting clear expectations with parents\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">For practitioners in early years settings<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Starting-Reception_A4_Why-it-matters_EY-Settings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the A4 guidance\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">For educators in schools<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Starting-Reception_A4_Why-it-matters_schools.pdf\">Download A4 guidance\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<p><strong>Free assets to make life a little easier!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">The free Starting Reception booklet<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ti_er\/early-years-toolkit\/toolkit-download-form\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload the free Starting Reception PDF booklet\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">The Starting Reception A5 flyer<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Starting-Reception-Parents-flyer-handout.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload the Starting Reception A5 flyer\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">A QR code and template copy for emails and webpages <\/h3>\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\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Communications-Toolkit-for-Nurseries-Preschools-and-Early-Years-Settings.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nursery, childminder, pre-school \/ early years settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Communications-Toolkit-for-Schools.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Template-copy-for-LA-newsletter.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Authority<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">An editable Starting Reception poster<\/h3>\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<a href=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Starting-Reception-Poster.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload the editable Starting Reception poster (A3)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\">Content from Starting Reception which is easy to copy and paste<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-label-0\">Text-only version<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your child&#8217;s journey to school starts at home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>There are key skills* that schools expect children to be learning before their first day. Practising these will make your child&#8217;s journey to Reception as positive as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d \u12f5\u122e \u12a3\u1265 \u1218\u12cb\u12a5\u1208 \u1215\u133b\u1293\u1275\u1363 \u12a3\u1265 \u1245\u12f5\u1218 \u1264\u1275 \u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1272\u1363 \u12c8\u12ed \u121d\u1235 \u12a3\u120b\u12ea \u1215\u133b\u1293\u1275 \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u1203\u120d\u12e9\u1363 \u12a5\u12de\u121d \u1230\u1265 \u121e\u12eb \u12a5\u12da\u12a3\u1276\u121d \u12f5\u120d\u12cd \u1295\u12ad\u12be\u1291 \u121d\u1233\u12b9\u121d\u1295 \u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d\u1295 \u1265\u1213\u1263\u122d \u12bd\u1230\u122d\u1211 \u12a5\u12ee\u121d\u1362<\/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>\u12cd\u120b\u12f0\u12ed \u1295\u12bd\u12f3\u1208\u12c9 \u1265\u12b8\u1218\u12ed \u12ad\u1215\u130d\u12de \u12a5\u12bd\u12a5\u120d?<\/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 class=\"translation-block\">\u1218\u133d\u1293\u12d5\u1275\u1273\u1275 \u1213\u12f0 \u1246\u120d\u12d3 \u121d\u1235 \u12c8\u1208\u12f1 \u12d8\u1208\u12ce \u122d\u12ad\u1265 \u12a3\u1265 \u12d5\u1264\u1276\u121d \u120d\u12d5\u120a \u12c5\u1209 \u12a3\u1308\u12f3\u1232 \u1228\u125b\u1212 \u12a8\u121d\u12dd\u12be\u1290 \u12e8\u122d\u12a2\u1363 \u12a3\u1265 \u1308\u12db \u12f5\u121b \u1265\u12d9\u1215 \u12ad\u1275\u1308\u1265\u122e \u1275\u12bd\u12a5\u120d \u1290\u1308\u122d \u12a0\u120e\u1362<\/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>\u12cd\u120b\u12f0\u12ed \u1270\u12c8\u1233\u12ba \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12d8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u12c0\u12ed\u1291\u12b8?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u12cd\u120b\u12f5\u12a9\u121d \u1293\u1265 \u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u1295\u12bd\u12a3\u1275\u12c9 \u1270\u12c8\u1233\u12ba \u12f0\u1308\u134d \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u12a3\u12f5\u120d\u12ed\u12ce\u121d\u1363 \u1265\u12a5\u1270\u12bb\u12a5\u1208 \u1218\u1320\u1295 \u1290\u1272 \u1213\u12f5\u123d \u1218\u121d\u1205\u1229 \u1265\u12d9\u1215 \u1213\u1260\u122c\u1273 \u12a8\u121d \u12a5\u1275\u12ab\u1348\u120d\u12ce \u12a3\u1228\u130b\u130d\u1339\u1362 \u1295\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d \u12dd\u12f5\u130d\u134d \u1235\u120d\u1275\u1273\u1275 \u1295\u121d\u122d\u12ab\u1265 \u121d\u1233\u12b9\u121d \u12bd\u1230\u122d\u1211 \u12ed\u12bd\u12a5\u1209 \u12a5\u12ee\u121d\u1362<\/li>\n<li>\u12a3\u1265 \u1213\u130b\u12ed \u12a5\u1270\u12c8\u120d\u12f1 \u1246\u120d\u12d1\u1363 \u12c8\u12ed \u12a5\u1276\u121d \u12a5\u1295\u130d\u120a\u12dd\u129b \u12a8\u121d \u1270\u12c8\u1233\u12ba \u124b\u1295\u124b (English as an additional language\u1363 EAL) \u12dd\u12db\u1228\u1261 \u12dd\u12eb\u12f3 \u12f0\u1308\u134d \u12e8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u12ed\u12b8\u12cd\u1295\u1362<\/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>\u1213\u1308\u12dd \u1295\u121d\u122d\u12ab\u1265 \u121d\u1235 \u1218\u1295 \u12ad\u12d8\u122b\u1228\u1265 \u12a5\u12bd\u12a5\u120d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u12a9\u120e\u121d \u1246\u120d\u12d1 \u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 Starting Reception \u121d\u1275\u12a5\u121d\u121b\u1295\u1295 \u1213\u1310\u1235\u1295 \u121d\u12a5\u1295\u1272 \u12bd\u1235\u121d\u12d6\u121d \u12ab\u1265 \u12dd\u12a3\u121d\u1291\u12ce\u121d \u12d3\u1260\u12ed\u1272 \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12e8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u12a5\u12e9\u1362<\/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>\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u1295\u1308\u12db\u12a5 \u122d\u12a5\u1236\u121d \u121d\u12b8\u1295\u12bb\u1295<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u12ad\u12f3\u1296\u121d\u1295 \u132b\u121d\u12a6\u121d\u1295 \u121d\u130d\u1263\u122d\/\u121d\u12cd\u133b\u12a5<\/li>\n<li>\u123d\u1253\u1255 \u121d\u1325\u1243\u121d\u1295 \u12a3\u12a5\u12f3\u12ce\u121d \u121d\u1215\u133b\u1265\u1295<\/li>\n<li>\u1265\u12d9\u1215 \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12d8\u12ed\u1270\u1308\u1260\u1228\u120e\u121d \u12bd\u12f3\u12cd\u1295\u1272 \u121d\u12bd\u12f3\u1295\u1363 \u1295\u12a3\u1265\u1290\u1275 \u123d\u1253\u1255 \u12f5\u1215\u122a \u121d\u1325\u1243\u121d\u12ab \u12c8\u12ed PE \u12f5\u1215\u122a \u121d\u130d\u1263\u122d<\/li>\n<li>Using a fork\/spoon and drinking from an open cup<\/li>\n<li>\u12ab\u1263\u12b9\u121d \u122d\u1212\u1256\u121d \u130d\u12dc \u121d\u1215\u120b\u134d\u1363 \u1265\u1213\u1208\u12ed\u1272 \u12d3\u1260\u12ed\u1272 \u1230\u1263\u1275 \u12bd\u1295\u12ad\u1295 \u12bd\u130d\u1260\u1228\u120e\u121d \u12a8\u121d \u12dd\u12bd\u12a5\u1209 \u121d\u134d\u120b\u1325<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u1338\u12c8\u1273\u1363 \u1348\u1320\u122b\u1295 \u1293\u12ed \u121d\u134d\u120b\u1325 \u1203\u1295\u1240\u12cd\u1273\u1295<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engaging in imaginative play (e.g. role play)<\/li>\n<li>\u121d\u1235\u12a3\u120d\u1363 \u121d\u1245\u1265\u12a3\u1363 \u1215\u1265\u122a \u121d\u130d\u1263\u122d \u12a8\u121d\u12a1\u12cd\u1295 \u121d\u120d\u1263\u1255<\/li>\n<li>\u1293\u12ed \u12db\u1295\u1273 \u1218\u133b\u1215\u134d\u1272 \u121d\u12ad\u134b\u120d\u1363 \u1235\u12a5\u120d\u1273\u1275 \u121d\u122d\u12a3\u12ed \u12a8\u121d\u12a1\u12cd\u1295 \u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 \u12a5\u1276\u121d \u1308\u1338-\u1263\u1205\u122d\u12eb\u1275 \u121d\u12dd\u122d\u122b\u1265<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the world around them (e.g. 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\u121d\u134d\u120b\u1325 \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d\u1363 \u1295\u12a3\u1265\u1290\u1275 \u12d3\u122d\u12ad\u12bb \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u1213\u12da\u1291 \u121d\u122d\u12f3\u12a5<\/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>\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295 \u124b\u1295\u124b\u1295<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u12f0\u122d\u134d\u1273\u1275\u1295 \u1218\u12dd\u1219\u122b\u1275 \u1218\u12cb\u1208\u1205\u133b\u1293\u1275\u1295 \u1265\u1213\u1263\u122d \u121d\u12dd\u121b\u122d<\/li>\n<li>\u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 \u1295\u1325\u1348\u1273\u1275\u1295\u1363 \u1270\u1218\u12ad\u122e\u1273\u1275\u1295 \u12a3\u1265 \u12a8\u1263\u1262\u12a6\u121d \u12d8\u120e \u12d3\u1208\u121d\u1295 \u1265\u1213\u1310\u1235 \u121d\u1235 \u12bb\u120d\u12a6\u1275 \u121d\u12dd\u122d\u122b\u1265<\/li>\n<li>\u1265\u1295\u1339\u122d \u1265\u121d\u12dd\u122b\u1265 \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12a8\u121d \u12d8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u121d\u122d\u12a3\u12ed (\u1265\u1218\u1230\u1228\u1273\u12ca \u12a5\u1295\u130d\u120a\u12dd\u129b \u12c8\u12ed \u1265\u125b\u1295\u124b \u121d\u120d\u12ad\u1275)<\/li>\n<li>\u1295\u12f5\u134a \u123d\u121e\u121d \u121d\u120d\u120b\u12ed (\u12a3\u1265 \u12ab\u1266\u1276\u121d \u12c8\u12ed \u1303\u12ac\u1276\u121d \u121d\u12a5\u1295\u1272 \u12bd\u1228\u12bd\u1265\u12ce)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u121d\u1235\u121b\u12d5\u1295 \u121d\u1235\u1273\u134d\u1295<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u1295\u1213\u133a\u122d \u12a5\u12cb\u1295 \u12a3\u1253\u120d\u1266 \u121d\u1203\u1265<\/li>\n<li>\u1240\u120a\u120d \u1218\u121d\u122d\u1212\u1273\u1275 \u121d\u1235\u121b\u12d5\u1295 \u121d\u1235\u12d3\u1265\u1295<\/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>\u12a3\u12ab\u120b\u12ca \u121d\u12d5\u1263\u1208<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u12a3\u1265 \u1218\u12d3\u120d\u1272 \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u12c8\u1213\u12f0 \u1295\u1230\u1208\u1235\u1270 \u1230\u12d3\u1273\u1275 \u121d\u1295\u1245\u1235\u1253\u1235<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u12a3\u1265 \u1218\u12f0\u12eb\u12ed\u1266 \u121d\u12f5\u12eb\u1265\u1295 \u1295\u1273\u1215\u1275 \u121d\u12cd\u122b\u12f5\u1295 (\u1213\u12f0 \u12a5\u130d\u122a \u12a3\u1265 \u1213\u12f0 \u12f5\u12dc\u1363 \u1295\u12f0\u1308\u134d \u1290\u1272 \u1218\u1295\u12f0\u1255 \u1265\u121d\u1325\u1243\u121d)<\/li>\n<li>\u121d\u12f5\u12eb\u1265\u1363 \u121d\u1315\u12eb\u12ed\u1363 \u121d\u12dd\u120b\u120d\u1295 \u121d\u133d\u12cb\u1275\u1295<\/li>\n<li>\u12d3\u1265\u12ea \u12c5\u12d5\u1236 \u121d\u1213\u12dd (\u1218\u1265\u12db\u1215\u1275\u12a1 \u130d\u12dc)<\/li>\n<li>\u1240\u120a\u120d \u1350\u12dd\u120b\u1275\u1295 \u1293\u12ed \u12a2\u12f0-\u1325\u1260\u1265 \u1295\u1325\u1348\u1273\u1275\u1295 \u121d\u130d\u1263\u122d\u1363 \u1265\u121d\u125d\u122b\u133d\u1295 \u1265\u121d\u1323\u1260\u1255\u1295 \u1293\u12ed \u121d\u1275\u1215\u1213\u12dd \u12d3\u1255\u121e\u121d \u121d\u1325\u1295\u12bb\u122d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u1325\u12d1\u12ed \u120d\u121b\u12f5\u1273\u1275<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u12a3\u1265 \u1290\u134d\u1232 \u12c8\u12a8\u134d \u121d\u1238\u1275 \u12a3\u1265 \u1270\u1218\u1233\u1233\u120a \u1230\u12d3\u1275 \u121d\u12f5\u1243\u1235\u1363 \u1295\u1264\u1275 \u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1272 \u1295\u121d\u12f5\u120b\u12cd \u12a3\u1265 \u1230\u12d3\u1275\u12ab \u121d\u1275\u1233\u12a5<\/li>\n<li>\u1293\u12ed \u1235\u12ad\u122a\u1295 \u130d\u12dc \u121d\u1235\u1272 \u12dd\u121d\u12a8\u122d \u1218\u12d3\u120d\u1273\u12ca \u1218\u1320\u1295 \u12f0\u1228\u1275 \u121d\u130d\u1263\u122d (\u121d\u12bd\u122a \u122d\u12a0)<\/li>\n<li>\u1325\u12d1\u12ed \u12a3\u1218\u130b\u130d\u1263 \u121d\u1265\u120b\u12d5\u1295 \u1213\u12f0\u123d\u1272 \u121d\u130d\u1262\u1273\u1275 \u121d\u134d\u1273\u1295\u1295<\/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 well.<\/li>\n<li>\u1295\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12ab \u1295\u12dd\u12f5\u130d\u1349 \u12c5\u120e\u121d 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\u1218\u1230\u130b\u1308\u122a \u12b8\u121d\u12dd\u1308\u1265\u1229\u1295 \u1295\u1218\u133b\u12a2 \u12a3\u1233\u120d\u1326 \u1295\u12bd\u1228\u12bd\u1261\u1295 \u1265\u121d\u12f5\u120b\u12c9\u1295 \u12a5\u12e9\u1362<\/p>\n<p>\u12a5\u12da \u1295\u12dd\u1235\u12d5\u1261 \u12e8\u1320\u1253\u120d\u120d\u1366<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familylives.org.uk\/\">\u1293\u1265\u122b \u1235\u12f5\u122b\u1264\u1275<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/speechandlanguage.org.uk\/\">\u12d8\u1228\u1263\u1295 \u125b\u1295\u125b\u1295 UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dingley.org.uk\/\">Dingley&#8217;s Promise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kids.org.uk\/\">KIDS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-label-1\">Simple HTML version<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u121d\u1255\u1263\u120d \u121d\u1305\u121b\u122d&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your child&rsquo;s journey to school starts at home&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u12a9\u120e\u121d \u1246\u120d\u12d1 \u1265\u1293\u1263\u12d5\u120e\u121d \u134d\u1325\u1290\u1275 \u12a8\u121d\u12dd\u121d\u12d5\u1265\u1209\u1295\u1363 \u12a9\u120b\u1275\u1293 \u12ab\u1265 \u12cd\u120d\u12f0\u1275 \u12a3\u1275\u1212\u12dd\u1293 \u12b8\u121d \u12a5\u1295\u1218\u1203\u122d\u1295 \u1295\u1348\u120d\u1325 \u12a2\u1293\u1362 \u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1272 \u12dd\u1305\u121d\u1229\u1209 \u130d\u12dc \u121d\u1235 \u12a3\u12b8\u1208\u1363 \u1308\u120a\u12a6\u121d \u1246\u120d\u12d1 \u12ab\u1265 \u12ab\u120d\u12a6\u1275 \u1295\u120b\u12d5\u120a \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12e8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u12a5\u12e9\u1362&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&rsquo;s journey to Reception as positive as possible.&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d \u12f5\u122e \u12a3\u1265 \u1218\u12cb\u12a5\u1208 \u1215\u133b\u1293\u1275\u1363 \u12a3\u1265 \u1245\u12f5\u1218 \u1264\u1275 \u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1272\u1363 \u12c8\u12ed \u121d\u1235 \u12a3\u120b\u12ea \u1215\u133b\u1293\u1275 \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u1203\u120d\u12e9\u1363 \u12a5\u12de\u121d \u1230\u1265 \u121e\u12eb \u12a5\u12da\u12a3\u1276\u121d \u12f5\u120d\u12cd \u1295\u12ad\u12be\u1291 \u121d\u1233\u12b9\u121d\u1295 \u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d\u1295 \u1265\u1213\u1263\u122d \u12bd\u1230\u122d\u1211 \u12a5\u12ee\u121d\u1362&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u1295\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u121d \u1265\u1235\u121d\u12d2\u1273\u12cd\u1295 \u1265\u130d\u1265\u122b\u12cd\u1295 \u1218\u12f3\u12ed \u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1272 \u1295\u12bd\u1305\u121d\u1229 \u12f5\u1209\u12cb\u1275 \u12b0\u12ed\u1296\u121d \u1295\u12b8\u1235\u121d\u12d6\u121d \u1265\u121d\u1215\u130b\u12dd\u1363 \u12d3\u122d\u1230 \u121d\u1275\u12a5\u121d\u121b\u1295\u1295 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275\u1295 \u1295\u121d\u1205\u1293\u133d \u12a3\u1265 \u1308\u12db \u12bd\u1275\u1308\u1265\u122e\u121d \u12a5\u1275\u12bd\u12a5\u120d \u1265\u12d9\u1215 \u1290\u1308\u122b\u1275 \u12a3\u1208\u12c9\u1362&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u12cd\u120b\u12f0\u12ed \u1295\u12bd\u12f3\u1208\u12c9 \u1265\u12b8\u1218\u12ed \u12ad\u1215\u130d\u12de \u12a5\u12bd\u12a5\u120d?&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;\u12cd\u120b\u12f0\u12ed \u1270\u12c8\u1233\u12ba \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12d8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u12c0\u12ed\u1291\u12b8?&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;\u1213\u1308\u12dd \u1295\u121d\u122d\u12ab\u1265 \u121d\u1235 \u1218\u1295 \u12ad\u12d8\u122b\u1228\u1265 \u12a5\u12bd\u12a5\u120d?&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u12a9\u120e\u121d \u1246\u120d\u12d1 \u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 Starting Reception \u121d\u1275\u12a5\u121d\u121b\u1295\u1295 \u1213\u1310\u1235\u1295 \u121d\u12a5\u1295\u1272 \u12bd\u1235\u121d\u12d6\u121d \u12ab\u1265 \u12dd\u12a3\u121d\u1291\u12ce\u121d \u12d3\u1260\u12ed\u1272 \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u12e8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u12a5\u12e9\u1362&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;\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u1295\u1308\u12db\u12a5 \u122d\u12a5\u1236\u121d \u121d\u12b8\u1295\u12bb\u1295&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;\u1338\u12c8\u1273\u1363 \u1348\u1320\u122b\u1295 \u1293\u12ed \u121d\u134d\u120b\u1325 \u1203\u1295\u1240\u12cd\u1273\u1295&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;\u122d\u12ad\u1263\u1275 \u121d\u1205\u1293\u133d\u1295 \u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u121d\u1235 \u12ab\u120d\u12a6\u1275 \u121d\u12c3\u1295&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;\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295 \u124b\u1295\u124b\u1295&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;\u121d\u1235\u121b\u12d5\u1295 \u121d\u1235\u1273\u134d\u1295&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;\u12a3\u12ab\u120b\u12ca \u121d\u12d5\u1263\u1208&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u12a3\u1265 \u1218\u12d3\u120d\u1272 \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u12c8\u1213\u12f0 \u1295\u1230\u1208\u1235\u1270 \u1230\u12d3\u1273\u1275 \u121d\u1295\u1245\u1235\u1253\u1235&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;\u1325\u12d1\u12ed \u120d\u121b\u12f5\u1273\u1275&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;\u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 \u12d5\u1264\u1275 \u12cd\u1209\u12f0\u12ed \u12d8\u1270\u1213\u1233\u1235\u1265 \u1290\u1308\u122b\u1275 \u12a5\u1295\u1270\u1203\u120d\u12e9\u1292 \u12a5\u1295\u1273\u12ed \u12ad\u1308\u1265\u122d \u12a3\u120e\u1292?&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;\u121d\u1295\u132d\u1273\u1275 \u1270\u12c8\u1233\u12ba \u1213\u1308\u12dd \u1295\u12d8\u12f5\u120d\u12ee\u121d \u1235\u12f5\u122b\u1264\u1273\u1275\u1366&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u1295\u12d3\u12b9\u121d\u1363 \u1295\u12cd\u1209\u12f5\u12a9\u121d\u1295 \u1295\u1275\u121d\u1205\u122d\u1273\u12ca \u12a3\u1240\u121b\u121d\u1323\u12a6\u121d\u1295 \u1295\u121d\u12f5\u120b\u12cd \u1213\u1260\u122c\u1273\u1295 \u1235\u1275\u122b\u1270\u1302\u1273\u1275\u1295 \u1265\u121d\u1203\u1265 \u12ad\u12f5\u130d\u1349\u12bb \u12dd\u12bd\u12a5\u1209 \u1265\u12d9\u1213\u1275 \u12cd\u12f5\u1263\u1275 \u12a3\u1208\u12cb\u1363 \u12a5\u12da \u12b8\u12a3 \u1265\u12d8\u12ed \u1308\u1208 \u1338\u1308\u121d \u1218\u1230\u130b\u1308\u122a \u12b8\u121d\u12dd\u1308\u1265\u1229\u1295 \u1295\u1218\u133b\u12a2 \u12a3\u1233\u120d\u1326 \u1295\u12bd\u1228\u12bd\u1261\u1295 \u1265\u121d\u12f5\u120b\u12c9\u1295 \u12a5\u12e9\u1362&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;\u12a5\u12da \u1295\u12dd\u1235\u12d5\u1261 \u12e8\u1320\u1253\u120d\u120d\u1366&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.familylives.org.uk\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;\u1293\u1265\u122b \u1235\u12f5\u122b\u1264\u1275&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/speechandlanguage.org.uk\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;\u12d8\u1228\u1263\u1295 \u125b\u1295\u125b\u1295 UK&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/dingley.org.uk\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Dingley&rsquo;s Promise&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.kids.org.uk\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&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-9m5jy301x7pc-label-2\">\u1320\u1253\u121a \u1218\u122b\u12b8\u1262\u1273\u1275<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n<h3>\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275\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>\u1295\u1308\u12db\u12a5 \u122d\u12a5\u1236\u121d \u121d\u12b8\u1295\u12bb\u1295\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>\u121d\u120d\u121b\u12f5 \u123d\u1295\u1272 \u1264\u1275<\/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>\u121d\u133d\u12cb\u1275\u1363 \u1348\u1320\u122b\u1295 \u1293\u12ed \u121d\u134d\u120b\u1325 \u1203\u1295\u1240\u12cd\u1273\u1295\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>\u122d\u12ad\u1263\u1275 \u121d\u1205\u1293\u133d\u1295 \u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295<\/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>\u121d\u1235 \u12ab\u120d\u12a6\u1275 \u121d\u12c3\u1295<\/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>\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295 \u124b\u1295\u124b\u1295<\/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>\u121d\u1235\u121b\u12d5\u1295 \u121d\u1235\u1273\u134d\u1295<\/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>\u12a3\u12ab\u120b\u12ca \u121d\u12d5\u1263\u1208<\/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>\u1325\u12d1\u12ed \u120d\u121b\u12f5\u1273\u1275<\/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>\u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 \u12f0\u1205\u1295\u1290\u1275 \u12a2\u1295\u1270\u122d\u1290\u1275\u1363 screen use \u12a3\u1265 \u1295\u12a3\u123d\u1271 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\u1295\u12bd\u1205\u120d\u12ce\u121d\u1295 \u12ab\u1265 \u1218\u1300\u1218\u122d\u1273 \u1245\u1291\u12d5 \u121d\u122d\u132b \u1295\u12bd\u1308\u1265\u1229\u1295 \u1213\u130d\u12dd\u12ce\u121d<\/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>\u121d\u1265\u122b\u123d \u1235\u1292<\/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>\u1218\u121d\u122d\u1212 \u12f5\u1243\u1235<\/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-9m5jy301x7pc-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-9m5jy301x7pc-icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion-9m5jy301x7pc-panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u12a5\u1293\u12d3\u1260\u12e8 \u12dd\u12b8\u12ed\u12f5 \u1293\u133d\u1290\u1275&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.parentkind.org.uk\/for-parents\/be-school-ready\/#heading547662&Prime;&quot;&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/5-tips-help-your-child-prepare-transition-reception&rdquo;\/&quot;&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.pacey.org.uk\/starting-school\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Guidance for parents and practitioners &ndash; 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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/easypeasyapp.com\/for-parents-and-carers&rdquo;\/&quot;&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;\u1295\u1308\u12db\u12a5 \u122d\u12a5\u1236\u121d \u121d\u12b8\u1295\u12bb\u1295&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/how-do-i-make-separating-my-toddler-easier&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;How can you make separating easier? &ndash; Family 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\u1203\u1295\u1240\u12cd\u1273\u1295&amp;nbsp;&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\/?v=KNrnZag17Ek&rdquo;&quot;&gt;5 steps for brain building through serve and return -&amp;nbsp;Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\/?v=uXImT5QNWpw&rdquo;&quot;&gt;How to follow a child&amp;rsquo;s interest in play &ndash; National Literacy Trust&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zvp88xs&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;How to role play with your child &ndash; Pretend role play &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z6jggwx&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;How to role play with your child &ndash; Playing pretend animals &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z4j8d6f&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Fire up their imagination with drawing &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.pacey.org.uk\/mark-making\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;What is mark-making and why is it important for learning? &ndash; 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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/world-book-day&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Sharing story books on World Book Day &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zj6nsk7&Prime;\/&quot;&gt;Nature activities for children &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zvcbgwx&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Learning and having fun on the bus &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/znnqmfr&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Play a game of &lsquo;What&rsquo;s that sound?&rsquo; &ndash; BBC&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;\u122d\u12ad\u1263\u1275 \u121d\u1205\u1293\u133d\u1295 \u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/centreforearlychildhood.org\/our-work\/research\/the-shaping-us-framework\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood&amp;rsquo;s Shaping Us Framework outlines how these skills develop in early childhood&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.booktrust.org.uk\/how-we-help\/parents-families\/getting-ready-to-start-school\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Top tips for enjoying stories together and book recommendations for starting school &ndash; BookTrust&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u121d\u1235 \u12ab\u120d\u12a6\u1275 \u121d\u12c3\u1295&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.familycorner.co.uk\/how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Learn how to support your child to make friends &ndash; Family Corner&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/activities\/milestones-4-year-olds\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Understand your child&rsquo;s social development &ndash; Words for Life&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zxfbg7h&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Practice sharing with toys &ndash; BBC&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;\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u1295\u1213\u1233\u1265 \u121d\u120d\u12cd\u12cb\u1325\u1295 \u124b\u1295\u124b\u1295&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/parent-support\/when-should-my-child-be-able-to-write-their-name\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;You are your child&amp;rsquo;s first teacher &amp;ndash; help them learn how to write their name &ndash; Words for Life&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start-for-life\/toddler\/learning-to-talk\/learning-to-talk-3-to-5-years\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Explore a range of approaches to language learning and development from NHS Start for Life&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zbkc47h&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Build your child&amp;rsquo;s imagination and language by making up stories together &ndash; BBC&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;\u121d\u1235\u121b\u12d5\u1295 \u121d\u1235\u1273\u134d\u1295&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/wordsforlife.org.uk\/activities\/talking-to-your-child-when-out-and-about\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Follow the walk and talk trail with the National Literacy Trust&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zb8nydm&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Practice language and listening skills at home with these games &ndash; Playing with a cardboard telescope &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zgvthcw&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Practice language and listening skills at home with these games &ndash; Red Light, Green Light &ndash; BBC&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;\u12a3\u12ab\u120b\u12ca \u121d\u12d5\u1263\u1208&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/physical-activity-guidelines-children-under-five-years\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Getting moving for 3 hours a day &ndash; NHS&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\/?v=xjxXBZeFcmg&rdquo;&quot;&gt;What is core strength and why is it important for children? &ndash; Department for Education&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zf8v3j6&Prime;\/&quot;&gt;Fun games to get them moving &ndash; BBC&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;\u1325\u12d1\u12ed \u120d\u121b\u12f5\u1273\u1275&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Understand what &lsquo;healthy&rsquo; levels of screen time are, by age&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/detail\/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;World Health Organization guidance&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=&quot;&rdquo;https:\/\/healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/%C2%A90-5_poster_HPFSS.pdf&rdquo;&quot;&gt;Health Professionals for Safer Screens poster&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;\u1265\u12db\u12d5\u1263 \u12f0\u1205\u1295\u1290\u1275 \u12a2\u1295\u1270\u122d\u1290\u1275\u1363 screen use \u12a3\u1265 \u1295\u12a3\u123d\u1271 \u1205\u133b\u1293\u1275 \u12d8\u1208\u12ce \u133d\u120d\u12cb\u1295 \u12dd\u121d\u12a8\u122d screen time \u12a3\u1218\u120d\u12aa\u1271 \u1213\u1260\u122c\u1273 \u1228\u12b8\u1261&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/internet-safety&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Help for early years providers: Internet safety&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;\u1295\u12a3\u12dd\u12ee\u121d \u1295\u12a3\u123d\u1271 \u1205\u133b\u1293\u1275 \u12d8\u1208\u12ce\u121d \u12c8\u1208\u12f2\u1363 NCT \u1295\u1205\u133b\u1293\u1275\u1295 toddlers\u1295 \u121d\u12bd\u122a \u12ed\u1205\u1265\u1361&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.nct.org.uk\/information\/baby-toddler\/caring-for-your-baby-or-toddler\/screen-time-for-babies-and-toddlers-how-much&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Screen time for babies and toddlers &ndash; NCT&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;\u1205\u133b\u1293\u1275 \u121d\u1235 \u121d\u130d\u1262 \u133d\u1291\u12d5 \u12dd\u121d\u12f5\u1293 \u1295\u12bd\u1205\u120d\u12ce\u121d\u1295 \u12ab\u1265 \u1218\u1300\u1218\u122d\u1273 \u1245\u1291\u12d5 \u121d\u122d\u132b \u1295\u12bd\u1308\u1265\u1229\u1295 \u1213\u130d\u12dd\u12ce\u121d&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/nutrition&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Nutrition guidance &ndash; Department for Education&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/healthier-families\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Healthier families &ndash; NHS&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/articles\/z8h7dp3&Prime;\/&quot;&gt;Five tips for helping your kids to eat healthily all year round &ndash; BBC&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.firststepsnutrition.org\/eating-well-resources&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Eating Well &ndash; First Steps Nutrition Trust&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/resource\/healthy-eating-for-children.html&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Factsheet for healthy children&rsquo;s diets &ndash; Association of UK Dieticians&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;\u121d\u1265\u122b\u123d \u1235\u1292&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z6jbydm&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Toothbrushing SOS with the singing dentist&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u1218\u121d\u122d\u1212 \u12f5\u1243\u1235&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/sleep-and-young-children\/&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Sleep and young children &ndash; NHS&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=&quot;\/ti_er\/&rdquo;https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zyv6xbk&rdquo;\/&quot;&gt;Struggling to get children to sleep: How to establish a bedtime routine &ndash; BBC&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\">Instructions for adding your own logo to Starting Reception<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>To add your logo to the PDF:\u00a0 We have left space for your logo on the front cover of the PDF in the top right corner. Download the document, open it in any PDF editing\u00a0software\u00a0and drag your logo onto the top\u00a0right hand\u00a0corner.<\/li>\n<li>If you are having trouble with software, please use the &#8216;Edit PDF&#8217; function on <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovepdf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ILovePDF<\/a> (free &amp; no registration needed). Click &#8216;Select PDF file&#8217; and upload the Starting Reception PDF. Then select &#8216;Add image&#8217;, choose your school\/organisation logo and position\/resize it in the online editor. 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