100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: School Readiness

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Success at school depends on being ready for school. Perfect for all nursery and pre-school settings, this book is packed full of fun and educational play-based ideas to develop the basic skills that every child needs to prepare them for that next big step.

For newly qualified and experienced practitioners alike, this book offers a huge range of activities, from laying the foundations for early reading and writing, to developing social skills and building up physical dexterity. Tips are provided for making the ideas relevant to every child, whatever their learning style or individual needs and additional ideas for involving parents are also included.

With 20 years experience of teaching in mainstream and special education settings, Clare Ford brings vast experience, innovative ideas and invaluable advice for all Early Years practitioners involved in making the transition to big school as smooth as possible.

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Here is a brilliant, practical resource that will support all Early Years practitioners regardless of setting and experience. It is a book to use as a stepping point for developing practice and ideas, to stimulate discussion amongst colleagues and promote home/school understanding. A winning combination! -- Hannah Mulholland, Primary Headteacher
a brilliant, pocket-sized, practical resource ... - the sky is the limit in terms of learning potential! It is superb for supporting a positive transition into school. -- Early Years Educator
Let's face it, time is a premium for teachers and other education professionals. So having a book that so easy to browse and discover tried and tested suggestions is incredible value. -- Special Educational Needs Resources Blog

Author Bio

Clare Ford works as the Early Years Manager and Arts Co-ordinator in a special needs school in Surrey. She works with nursery teachers, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists to ensure that children with additional needs make as much progress as possible. She also serves on the panels that allocate school places to SEN children in Surrey, which allows her to visit a great many nurseries and pre-schools and to examine childrens skills and development in a variety of settings.