Preparing Your Child for School Success

At Kings Road, "Learning for Life" means building the foundations your child needs to thrive in school and beyond.

What Makes a Child School Ready?

True school readiness includes:

Social & Emotional Skills

• Making and maintaining friendships
• Managing emotions and self-regulation
• Following instructions and routines
• Problem-solving and persistence

Communication Skills

• Expressing needs and ideas clearly
• Listening and responding to others
• Early literacy and phonics awareness
• Confidence in group discussions

Independence & Responsibility

• Managing personal belongings
• Following multi-step instructions
• Taking care of self and others
• Making appropriate choices

Our Kangaroo Group Approach

Our structured programme for children in their year before school includes:

Literacy Focus: Pre-reading skills, letter recognition, phonics development through stories and meaningful play

Numeracy Development: Counting, patterns, and problem-solving through real-world experiences like cooking and building

Planning & Organisation: Following schedules, completing tasks, and developing executive function skills

Social Leadership: Helping younger children and participating in collaborative projects in our mixed-age environment

Creative Expression: Drama, music, movement, and storytelling to build confidence and communication

The Three Rs Foundation

Our approach builds on:

Respect - for ourselves, others, and the environment, helping children value diverse perspectives and contribute positively

Responsibility - to ourselves, others, and our community, building children who complete tasks and consider their impact

Resilience - to persist with challenges and become strong in wellbeing, creating learners who see mistakes as opportunities

Transition Support

• Transition statements highlighting your child's strengths and learning style
• Preparation for school routines and expectations
• Ongoing communication with families throughout the transition
• Support for children's confidence building about their next step

Supporting All Learners

We work with each child's unique strengths, cultural background, and learning style. Our small size allows us to individualise our approach whilst building the skills all children need for school success.

Ready to see our school readiness approach in action? Book a tour to observe our Kangaroo Group and discuss how we can support your child's journey to school.

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