READY, STEADY, GO PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Free Pre-School Play

These sessions are supported through funding from the Neighbourhood Board - Spondon and The National Lottery - Awards for All.

Our Pre-School Play session is for children, approximately 2 years 6 months to 4 years of age. Through fun, play-based activities and toys, this session will help both children and parents get ready for their school journey.

School readiness is a measure of how prepared a child is for school, socially, emotionally and cognitively. The development of these skills is important because it can affect how your child progresses, performs and feels in school.

This half-term the theme of our sessions will be 'Traditional Tales'. There will be a focus tale each week and the children will be able to dress up and retell different parts of the story through play. For example: making porridge for Goldilocks, building a bridge for the Billy Goat's Gruff to cross, helping Jack plant magic beans as well as art and craft activities linked to the characters from each story.

Our educational based activities will help parents support their child to learn to share, express themselves, listen to and engage with others, regulate their emotions and develop their confidence, independence and self-care skills. Over time, all of these skills will help the children be ready for school. The skills are transferable and will help their development at home too.

All staff and volunteers leading the group have many years of knowledge and experience working with young children in local primary schools and are here to support parents and their children.

The group leader works at a local primary school and has regular contact with early years staff in other schools in the area. This link is another way in which we can help you and your child be ready and prepared for school.

There will be drinks and biscuits available for adults and children and time to chat and make new friends. Why not come along and join in the fun!

Please read, complete and return the Welcome Letter and Parental Agreement on registration.
This session gets very busy so if you are unable to attend please email Angela Allen and she will cancel your booking. Your place can then be given to another family.