Starting school
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Countdown to school
How can phonics help my child read and write?
Find out how your child’s school will use phonics to help her learn reading and writing. Plus, how you can help your little one begin to understand sounds and letters at home.
Preparing yourself for your child starting school
My child goes to preschool. Will he find his school reception class very different?
What your child will learn at school: physical development
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Developing your child’s language skills for school
Find out why language is so important for your child when he’s starting school and discover how you can help him develop his skills at home with simple tips and games.
How to make the most of parents' evenings
How can I meet and make friends with other parents at school?
Should I volunteer at my child's school or will I make her less independent?
I've never been to a parents' evening before. What goes on?
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