Useful Links to prepare your child for school

What can I do to help prepare my child for school?

During the Summer holidays you could try to encourage your children to do the following:

Support your child’s independence

Dress and undress
Turn their clothes in the right way.
Put on socks or tights
Put their shoes on
Toilet themselves independently.
Begin to use a knife, fork and spoon. (Adults will always support children in this is they need it).
Use a tissue to wipe or blow their nose.
Fasten their coat – particularly with zips.

Build up your child’s social skills

Talk to your child about school

Talking about the exciting things your child is going to do at school helps them get over any nerves. You could: