welcome. how to help your child get ready for school in september

Welcome

How to help your child get ready for

school in September.

Getting dressed and undressed.

Please name all of your child’s clothing!

Going to the toilet and handwashing

independently.

Travelling to school.

School lunches or packed lunches?

Reading and sharing books.

Our school day:

Doors open at 8.45 amRegistration is at 8.55 amHome time is 2.50 pm

Attendance is important please let us know if your child is away for whatever reason!

We have a breakfast and after school club for working parents. Details available at the school office.

Counting together.

10 things children should be able to do before they start school…

• To sit still and listen• To be aware of other children• To understand the word ‘no’ and the boundaries it

sets for behaviour• To understand the word ‘stop’• To be potty trained and able to go to the toilet

independently• To recognise their own name• To speak to an adult to ask for help• To be able to get undressed and dressed• To open and enjoy a book• To talk in sentences

…confident, happy, independent and resourceful individuals.

We want children at River Beach to be…

If you have any questions or concerns, please come and ask us or contact us at school:

Tel: 01903 725500

Email: office@riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk