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Getting ready for school Helping your child feel confident, independent and ready for Reception Starting school is a big step…
Starting school is a big change for little people, and it’s normal for them to have big feelings.
Starting school is a big step for your child. You can help them feel happy and confident by talking positively…
Start a consistent routine that includes waking up, mealtimes, play and bedtimes. This helps children get used to the structure of a school day.
There is no ‘right way’ to play – what matters more is children having the time and space to grow in confidence.
Have lots of conversations with your child that are open-ended and allow for different vocabulary to be used. When your…
Self-care tasks can include getting dressed, mealtimes and toileting. The small, playful moments at home make a difference, and build…
Every child develops at their own pace, and school readiness is about supporting them to feel confident, capable, and ready to learn.
A Child in Need Plan is a plan that looks at what support a child and family might need. The…
A Child in Need meeting is an informal meeting that happens every 4-6 weeks. At the meeting everyone will talk…
People at the Conference will decide if a Child Protection Plan is needed to help the child and family If…
A Family Group Conference is a meeting that is led by the family and anyone else who is important to…
Sometimes parents are asked to have a cognitive assessment as part of the Child Protection process. A cognitive assessment will…
Parent Advocates can support parents when their children are put on a child protection plan. Parent Advocates are independent. They…
If things do not improve enough with a Child Protection Plan, Children’s Services might start pre-proceedings. Pre-proceedings happen before the…
