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Navigating Change
Change champions! Small children are constantly growing and developing, whilst life around them is continually changing. From taking their first steps, to welcoming a new sibling or starting at school, your child will encounter so many new environments, different people and new experiences. All these come with new language, rules, expectations and emotions. Some children…
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Using the Toilet at School
Tackling those common worries! At school, children sometimes become so involved in their play they may ‘forget’ to go to the toilet or leave it too late to get there in time. As a parent you may worry that your child is going to stay wet all day and be uncomfortable, but the school staff…
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Preparing for Primary School
What you need to know for before and after applying! The school year runs from September to July, so your child will start school within the school year they turn 5. For example, if your child turns 5 in July they can start school the previous September when they are still 4. Starting reception class at…
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The Worrysaurus
Introducing an exciting project! Essex County Council are working with Early Years professionals to strengthen a child’s transition from their Early Years setting to Primary School. We are starting a very exciting project called The Worrysaurus campaign, where every school and setting will receive the story book The Worrysaurus which explores emotions! The idea is…
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Talk, Listen, Cuddle Height Chart
The height chart with a difference! Children love learning about how they have changed and how much they have grown, and we all know that children change and grow very quickly! Celebrating this with your child feels really special. We have created a Height Chart so you can share the changes with your child. You…
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Teddy is Going to School
Big feelings, little games! Change, feelings and emotions can be tricky to navigate with young children. Sometimes it helps if your child has a teddy or other toy they can relate to in the situation instead of themselves. This helps your child to talk about a situation ‘safely’ and explore how the toy might feel.…
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Keep Your Cool at School
Change champions! Starting at primary school can be a big change. Some children will embrace the change and settle straight into the new routine smoothly, or some children may find it slightly harder and need a little bit of support – and that’s ok! Top tips: View and download your own copy of our ’12…
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School Uniform and Lunch
Look sharp, lunch smart! Helping your child feel ready for school can be embedded into every day activities leading up to their first day. Two important things are getting school uniform and preparing for lunch time. It can be exciting to try new things on the adventure of growing up – make sure you have…
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Visual Timetables
Your day, your way! As adults we understand the passing of time and what is coming next. Most of us use a calendar to help us to stay organised, plan events, and manage the unexpected. Your child is yet to learn about the passing of time or what is going to happen next. A visual…
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Tools for School
Stepping into school! Lots of parents ask us ‘how can I help my child get ready for school?’ The truth is you have been doing it since the day they were born, with the cuddles and kisses you’ve given, the songs you’ve sang, the books you’ve read and games you’ve played. All these experiences have…
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Independence Skills for School
Mission independence! Developing independence skills in young children takes time, patience and lots of encouragement. By giving your child the chance to practise new things, make mistakes and try again, it will encourage them to be independent; keep praising your child and they will keep trying. Your daily routine offers lots of opportunities for this!…