A child’s transition into education is an exciting time for families. However it can often raise questions from parents about how life is going to change. What will primary school life be like? And what can they do to help give their child the very best start?
To help answer some of these questions the Starting Primary School campaign offers a toolkit of practical advice, support and resources for parents, guardians and children across a wide range of areas including school life, daily routine, sleep and how to support children practically and emotionally.
Starting Primary School also provides video and articles for parents from experts, teachers and parents.
How can I help?
To help prepare your child for a good start you can:
- listen and talk to your child about this change in their lives​
- involve your child in getting ready for school by helping choose the things they will need, for example their uniform, lunchbox, schoolbag
- talk to your school if you have questions or concerns
- support staff in getting to know your child, let them know about interests and health issues
- keep in touch with the school about anything that may affect your child’s learning
- find out how the school will communicate with you.
You may wish to read or download Parenting across Scotland’s top ten tips – starting primary school.
(Parentzone Scotland, 2020)
North Ayrshire Family Learning Team have also prepared an excellent website which is full of ideas and activities to help prepare you and your child for Primary 1.
