Category Archives: Early Years

The Word Gap: Why Language Matters

The ‘word gap’ matters. One of the nicest things in life is listening to children chatter. Their zest for life and their sparkling imaginations are enchanting. It goes without saying that children’s language skills matter. They need to express what … Continue reading

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Primary School Dates for your 2020 Diary

Primary School Dates for Your 2020 Diary   There is always ‘something to look forward to’ when your child is at primary school. It can be hard keeping track of everything, especially if you have more than one child, so … Continue reading

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Starting School – A Guide for Parents

Starting School: First Steps Starting school is a big step in your child’s life and the process can be confusing for parents. How do you choose a school? How do you apply for a school place? What is the deadline … Continue reading

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December 1st: a Letter to Santa

Proof Reading Santa has a lot of letters to read at this time of year!  Here’s one with a lot of spelling mistakes and missed punctuation.  Can you a) count how many there are of each?  and b) correct each one?  … Continue reading

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Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Foundation): part five – Do I need a Tutor to Get Ready for School?

This is the final post in our five-part series on Nursery and Reception (the Early Years Foundation Stage). You can read the rest of the posts here. Better Tuition’s team of qualified teachers is expert in education from Early Years … Continue reading

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What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Reception: part four

This post is part of a series on what to expect in Nursery and Reception (the Early Years Foundation Stage).  So far we have given a brief overview of Nursery and Reception; the Early Learning Goals (Prime Areas and Specific Areas). How will my child be … Continue reading

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What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception): part one

What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception): Part One When your child starts nursery or reception, this can be an anxious time: it may be the first time you have left your child in the … Continue reading

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Have your say about changes to Trafford’s Children and Young Peoples Service

Plans are afoot to make major changes to Trafford’s Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) with consultation going on until 14th January 2013. This is your chance to make sure your views are represented, so please familiarise yourself with the … Continue reading

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Year 1 Phonics Screening Check: What You Need to Know

Year 1 phonics screening checks will be carried out in schools from 18th June 2012 for one week. Many parents are keen to understand what the checks are about and how they will be carried out – you can find … Continue reading

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Pre-School Literacy Games to Play at Home: Part Three

This is the third in our series of pre-school literacy games for you to play at home with your child.  Although these games are ideal for nursery age children, your reception age child will also enjoy them.  View Part One and Part Two. Game Three: Bingo! … Continue reading

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