Harrow Schools Are Ready For You
Support for families with children starting school in 2022
Hello Parents and Carers!
We hope the upcoming transition from home to starting school, is one you and your child are hopeful and excited about. You may be feeling nervous, you may feel pressure to get your child 'ready' for school, and you may even be worried that your child isn't ready. Well, we want to tell you... we are ready. We are ready and excited to welcome you and your children into school, wherever they are at. But before then, please, put down the pencils and hold off on the ABC practicing. Instead, get playing and relax!
The best thing you can do for your child is to help them feel relaxed and excited about this new adventure. Make lots of time for play, stories, building dens, and going on walks together. Time for friendships, chatting and simply spending quality time together. And we will be there in September. We will have big smiles, and lots of support to help your child feel confident and empowered to take that next step, and reach their potential - in their own time, and their own unique way!
Here are some ideas and resources to help you and your child feel prepared for their next step...
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Play at Harrow's Children's Centres
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Preparing your child for school
A helpful guide from PACEY (Professional Association of Childcare and Early Years), with empowering self-care skills (e.g. going to the toilet, getting dressed, doing their coats up)
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Simple, fun, free activities to try at home
BBC Tiny Happy People Resources - great for children 0-5
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Children needing extra support
Resources and signposting for parents if their child needs extra help to get started or has Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities .
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Vaccinations
Check if your child is up to date with all of their vaccinations, ready to start learning and playing in September