NEW! 2026 Getting children ready for reception

📚 Getting children ready for reception 📚

NEW FOR APRIL 2026

Did you know the UK Government has introduced important new guidance for Early Years Settings and childminders, with official advise on how we can best support transitions to Reception! 

New DfE guidance is clear:
👉 School readiness doesn’t start in Reception… it starts with YOU.

From toileting & independence
to communication & emotional skills
— what you do every day shapes how confidently children walk into school.

💡 Strong transitions = better outcomes, attendance & confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Am I doing enough to prepare children for school?”
👉 This document shows just how vital your role is.

You’re not just caring.
You’re laying the foundations for lifelong learning. 💪

This document raises some really important points and its the official DfE guidance highlighting what children need for a strong start in school!

📖 Worth a read 

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