Reading Morning

We have really enjoyed having our grown-ups in for our reading morning. It is always lovely to see children and adults sharing their love of books.

School Readiness

To help understand what children should typically be able to do before starting school in their reception class, there are 10 key steps for unlocking school readiness for parents and carers.

These key statements include:

• I can settle happily without my parent or carer
• I can tell friends and grown-ups what I need
• I can take turns and share when I am playing
• I can go to the toilet on my own and wash my hands
• I can put on my own coat and shoes and feed myself
• I can tell a grown up if I am happy, sad or cross
• I know that what I do and say can make others happy or unhappy
• I am curious and want to learn and play
• I can stop what I am doing, listen and follow simple instructions
• I enjoy sharing books with grown-ups

• Starting School - The Derbyshire Family Heath Service website contains lots of practical ways in which you can help your children get ready for school.

They have advice and tips on a range of school readiness aspects including:

• Getting Dressed

• Challenging Behaviours

• Toilet Training

Every child is unique and they will progress and develop at their own pace. If your child has difficulty staying dry during the day, during the night or both, the children’s continence team have lots of help and advice to support you and your little one.

• Click the link for leaflets, packs, and step by step guides for supporting your child with toilet training.

Another useful website is ERIC; the children’s bowel and bladder charity. ERIC is a national charity for children and young people with continence needs. The website contains information such as self-help guides, case studies and fun activities for your little ones. These help promote toilet training and advice for children and their families on how to work towards healthy bowels and bladders.

• ERIC

Every child’s journey is unique to them. If your child has Special Education Needs or additional needs, their journey make look a little different…but they can still flourish and achieve! Visit the SEN page of our school website for more information.

• SEN

Sleeping Tips for Families

Sleep is important for the well-being of the whole family.

Through getting the correct amount of sleep we are more alert, have sharper senses, our brain functions better, and we are able to concentrate easier. 

• The Sleep Charity - 'The Sleep Charity' says, "Quality sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. A decent night’s sleep will help them to do better at school, allow them to react more quickly to situations, have a more developed memory, learn more effectively and solve problems, plus it will make them less susceptible to colds and other minor ailments, less irritable and better behaved!"

Click the link above to visit 'The Sleep Charity' website. 

Here you will find valuble information on bedtime routines, bedroom environments, and relaxation tips!

If you have a child with additional needs and sleep issues, bedtime can be tricky.

Whether they struggle to communicate how they’re feeling, have increased anxiety, sensory issues or social cueing problems, sleeping well may be difficult. 

 

Click the link below for information on how to support your little one's sleep if they have Special Education Needs (SEN) or additional needs. 

• The Sleep Charity - Children with SEND

• Sleep Dairy - If your child struggles to drop off or stay asleep, a sleep diary can be helpful in establishing if there are any patterns with your child’s sleep issue.

Maths Morning

We have really enjoyed having our grown-ups in for our reading morning. It was great to see the children and adults playing maths games together and using different mathematical language and concepts. 

Reading Morning

We have really enjoyed having our grown-ups in for our reading morning. It is always lovely to see children and adults sharing their love of books.