Posts by Grace Essex
NETMUMS: Parents given full list of 12 key skills they should teach their child BEFORE starting school, including being potty trained
Netmums reports on the recently published “Starting Reception” definition. The report states that a coalition of top education and childcare experts has unveiled a comprehensive checklist of 29 essential skills that children should master before starting school, including toilet training. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTHE GUARDIAN: Toilet training and cutlery use key part of England’s ‘school-readiness skills list’
The Guardian reports on the recently launched “Starting Reception” definition resource, backed by the Department for Education. Noting that toilet training and ability to use cutlery are included as key skills for children starting Receptions. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTES: The 28 signs of ‘school readiness’
TES Magazine covers the “Starting Reception” definition, noting that the coalition of early years experts is calling on the government to adopt its definition of school readiness as it launches a new standard of skills for children starting school. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTHE INDEPENDENT: Children starting school struggling to talk, teachers warn
The Independent covers Kindred Squared annual School Readiness Report and the “Starting Reception” definition. The definition was created by a coalition of Early Years experts, and is a list of skills Children should ideally have before starting reception, including basic self-care, social interaction, and attention skills. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTHE DAILY MIRROR: New guidance released on skills kids should have when starting Reception – see list
The Daily Mirror covers the recent publication of “Starting Reception” defection. The definition sets out the personal, social, emotional and physical skills that most children will develop by the time they start school. The definition has been created by a coalition of Early Years experts to help parents, caregivers, and the early years professionals involved…
Read MoreNURSERY WORLD: All about… nappies and toilet training
Nursery World Magazine covers the issue of toilet training and school readiness, quoting statistics from Kindred Squared annual School Readiness Report. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH: If you aren’t going to parent your children, don’t bother having them
The Daily Telegraph journalist, Judith Woods, gives her opinion on modern UK parents, in response to Kindred Squared annual School Readiness Report. Read the full article here.
Read MoreSCHOOLS WEEK: I don’t remember it being this bad: Teachers reveal scale of Labours school-ready promise
Schools Week reports on Kindred Squared annual School Readiness Report. Read the full article here.
Read MoreTHE TIMES: Not up to us to teach children how to use books, say almost half of parents
The Times reports on Kindred Squared annual School Readiness Report. Read the full article here.
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