Talking about Starting School Video for parents and carers | Leicestershire County Council Professional Services Portal

Its aim is to empower parents/carers by helping them recognise that the little things they do every day help their child to be ready for school. An essential thread running through the video is about the benefits of attending early years provision.

The video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/rO4fqPg7_d4

Further useful information about School Readiness can be found on this webpage:
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/early-years-and-childcare/school-readiness

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