Being developmentally ready for school refers to children's ability to pay attention for short periods of time, dress themselves, use cutlery and go to the toilet independently. It also refers to their ability to play, share and take turns. These are some of the definitions set out on the Starting Reception website (see Further information), a resource developed by Kindred Squared, along with education charities and multi-academy trusts to support parents and carers with their child's transition to primary school.
School readiness has become an increasing concern in recent years, as highlighted by Kindred Squared's annual report, which reveals a significant gap between teachers’ and parents’ understanding of what it means to be ‘school ready’. According to the research, teachers are losing an average of 2.4 hours of teaching time a day as they deal with children's delayed development.
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