Starting Reception is an exciting milestone, and this page brings together everything families need to feel confident, prepared and welcomed into school life. Each section below explains what to expect, what children will need, and how we work in partnership with families to ensure a smooth, happy transition into Reception.
What can you do to help your child prepare for Reception at Askwith Primary School?
Help your child to develop physically by moving for at least three hours a day.
Examples include:
- Walking up and down steps (one foot at a time)
- Climbing, running, jumping and playing
- Catching a large ball
- Doing simple puzzles and crafts
Help your child to maintain healthy routines by:
- Going to bed at around the same time each night and getting up in time to get ready for school
- Limiting screen time
- Eating a healthy diet and trying new foods
- Brushing their teeth twice a day
Help your child to build relationships and communicate effectively by:
- Practising sharing and taking turns
- Talking to them about how they are feeling and why
- Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling
- Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves
Help your child to become more independent by:
- Putting on/taking off coat
- Using the toilet and washing their hands
- Getting dressed
- Using cutlery
- Spending time away from their usual caring adult
If you would like more information, please visit https://startingreception.co.uk/#the-basic-skills-to-practice for more advice, definitions and useful links to help you to prepare your child for starting Reception.