School Readiness Survey 2021

 Dear Parents,

Starting school is a major step in your child’s life. Children develop skills at different rates so deciding when they are ready to take this step can be a difficult decision as a parent. By making sure your child has developed the skills needed for life in primary school before they start, you will be setting your child up for success. Parents of younger children (those turning 4 from April onwards approx.) should carefully observe their child’s development in these following areas and consider waiting until the next academic year before starting school if he/she is not quite ready. The benefits of waiting until the child is ready can be seen throughout their school years.

 Consider the following areas of your child’s development. If you have a lot of No answers then feel free to give us a call or chat to us June 11th.

 

My child:	Y	N
Is generally happy when not hungry or tired
Can calm self down when upset
Can sort out small arguments with friends/siblings on their own
Separates easily from parents
Can pay attention and is not easily distracted
Can accept guidance or correction from adults
Is interested in learning new things
Can sit with a group of children at story time and can listen, ask and answer questions
Finishes activities most of the time
Can make decisions and solve problems by themselves
Enjoys playing in small groups
Asks other children to play with them
Is interested in exploring new places, such as a new playground or friend’s house
Is aware of danger – dangerous places to play and dangerous behaviour
Can play with one toy or game for 15 minutes
Can take turns in a game and share toys
Can remember and follow instructions
Can retell a story or about an event that has occurred
Listens to and enjoys stories
Can talk clearly in full sentences
Can ask for help and ask questions
Can balance to catch a ball or when bumped into
Only leans on furniture, walls or people and sits slumped over when tired
Can colour pictures and copy simple shapes
Can sit properly in a chair for 10 minutes
Can confidently run, skip, jump, throw and catch a ball
Use a pencil and scissors correctly
Can use a knife and fork at dinner time
Can cope with changes to routine
Can put on clothes and use toilet without help
Wakes up rested and ready for a new day
Can recognise and look after their own belongings