Getting Ready For School

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These sessions are aimed at families with children aged 3/4 who will be starting school this September. However, if your child is starting school next September then you will more than welcome! Siblings welcome. </span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please contact <a href="mailto:familylearning@westsussex.gov.uk" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">familylearning@westsussex.gov.uk</a> if you have any questions around suitability for your child.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">No prior knowledge is needed.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You will be asked to complete a ‘Getting to know you’ form before your first session, followed by a quick learner profile at the start and end of the course to show what you enjoyed, learnt and found helpful. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Getting Ready for School is a supportive, fun course designed to help parents prepare their pre<span style="font-family:&#34;Cambria Math&#34;,serif">-</span>school child for starting school with confidence. Through play<span style="font-family:&#34;Cambria Math&#34;,serif">-</span>based activities, discussion, and practical ideas, parents will learn how to support their child’s learning, independence, communication, and emotional wellbeing at home.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each session includes shared activities for parents and children, alongside simple strategies parents can use in everyday routines.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The sessions will be delivered by a tutor in small groups. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You are able to bring your children along and learn together. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">There will also be opportunities for parents/carers to learn helpful information while your children play. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">You do not need to bring anything.</span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Increased confidence in supporting your child’s development</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Practical ideas that fit into everyday family life</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A better understanding of what schools expect—and what really matters</span></span></li>
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