Starting School in Essex Transition Passport

https://eycp.essex.gov.uk/media/2362/ds22_7521_startingschoolinessextransitionpassport2022.pdf

Essex Libraries

Essex libraries are running Big School Meet Ups in our libraries, which will bring together children and families who are starting at the same school for some fun activities including crafts, storytimes, and tips for starting school! You can find an event near you on our events page here: https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/search?q=big+school

Talk, Listen and Cuddle Starting School Campaign 

A 'Starting School Campaign' is being launched in July to help families understand how to support their child with the transition to Reception in September. Messages hopefully reassure families about expectations, things they can do over the summer period to prepare for change, and to share some top tips.  Professional are involved in this campaign are pleased to be able this exciting milestone in a young child's life.  Click here to go to the Facebook page to find out more information about how to join. 

Toolkit to support readiness

Click on the link for lots of tips and advice for parents about children starting school.

https://www.pacey.org.uk/parents/toolkit/

Talk, Listen, Cuddle

Click on the link to find a list of 50 things to do before you're five ...

https://www.tlc-essex.info/playful-learning-at-home/

Hungy Little Minds

Click on the link to find lots of ideas and activities to boost children's communication, language and literacy development.

https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/learning-to-talk/3-to-5-years/