Unit 11Preparing for school

readinessLaura Parry

l.parry@mbro.ac.uk

SESSION EXPECTATIONS

Mobiles off

Have fun Be on time

Respect each other

Be involved Work Hard Take turns No eating in class Bring

pens/pencils

Lesson Objectives Identify and discuss different factors that could affect

‘School Readiness’ through examples. Research possible factors, thinking about the holistic

needs of the child when preparing for school Argue factors for and against starting school at

4/5years.

School readiness ?

Write your definition

School Readiness

School readiness is about how well equipped children are to tackle the challenges that come with starting school- separating from their parents/ carers, being confident to speak to others, interact with other children …..

BUT

“There is no nationally agreed definition” ‘Are you ready?’ OFSTED, April 2014

Video Analysis

Challenging behaviourhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eCfnrGu5xo

Emotional behaviour/ activityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiZP3lsgNec

When should children start school?

Activity:

Read the reports from pre-schools and decide if, in your opinion, the children are ‘school ready.’

Give reasons for your decisions, linking to the areas of development.

Identify any spelling and grammatical errors within the reports.

English

In a lot of countries in Europe children do not start school until they are 6 or 7 years old

In the UK children begin school in the September when they are 4 years old

Debate time!You will be given a number…..

1 or 2

I will then tell you what view point you will be debating for.

1. Children should start school when they are 4 years old.

2. Children should start school later than 4 years old.

In your teams start making your arguments!

Have we met the lesson objectives? Identify and discuss different factors that could affect

‘School Readiness’ through examples. Research possible factors, thinking about the holistic

needs of the child when preparing for school Argue factors for and against starting school at

4/5years.