WHAT IS SCHOOL READINESS?

“School readiness is the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.”

(Statutory Framework for the EYFS, 2014)

School readiness refers to children who are about to start formal education, otherwise known as primary school. The information here is designed for parents and early years educators of children in their early years, with a specific focus on getting children ready for the school years ahead.

WHY IS SCHOOL READINESS IMPORTANT?

How prepared a child is for school impacts their performance, development, and well-being.

Developing school readiness skills enables early years educators to enhance a child’s abilities in social interaction, play, language, emotional growth, physical skills, literacy, and fine motor skills.

School readiness is important as it encompasses the standards of intellectual, physical, and social development that enable children to meet academic demands and navigate the school curriculum effectively.