Unit 3.7: Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school

Understand ‘school readiness’ in relation to the role of the Early Years practitioner

• 1.1 Describe characteristics of ‘school readiness’
• 1.2 Describe factors affecting children’s readiness for school
• 1.3 Explain how the Early Years practitioner supports children to prepare for school

Understand ‘school readiness’ in relation to the current framework

• 2.1 Describe areas of learning and development within the current framework which relate to school readiness
• 2.2 Identify assessment strategies in relation to the current framework
• 2.3 Evaluate the current framework’s assessment process in supporting children’s preparation for school

Understand how working in partnership with others contributes to children’s school readiness

• 3.1 Identify others involved in helping children prepare for school
• 3.2 Describe the information required to enable the school to meet the individual needs of the child during transition
• 3.3 Explain the role of the Early Years practitioner in encouraging parents/carers to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development in preparation for school readiness