Grow and Learn 2 - 5 years

Grow and Learn 2 - 5 YEARS

Helping your child get ready for school www.havering.gov.uk/growandlearn

Health

Grow Date

Date

I can wash my hands by myself

I can be away from my parent or carer

I brush my teeth twice a day

I can go to the toilet by myself

I have had all my immunisations

I can get dressed by myself

I have had my 2.5 year check with the

I can tell adults how I am feeling and

Health Visitor

what I need

Learn

Diet Date

Date

I had my first day at nursery or preschool

I eat some fruit and vegetables

I can share and take turns

I am a healthy weight

I recognise some words and numbers

I can sit and eat my meals

I can sing nursery rhymes and tell stories

I enjoy trying different foods

Childcare and Education When your child is 2, you should start thinking about them attending a nursery or a pre-school. This is great for their development and gets

Age 2

them

used

to

a

school

environment

and

routine.

Visit

www.havering.gov.uk/earlyyears for advice and guidance.

Some families will be eligible for 2 year old funding, depending on income or if the child has a disability. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/2yoo for more information.

When your child is 3 years old on the 1st September, you must apply for a primary school place. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/admissions to find out more.

Age 3 & 4

Age 3

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to a free early education place,

minimum

of

15

hours

a

week,

until

they

reach

statutory school age. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/earlyyears for advice and guidance.

When your child is 4 years old on the 1st September they should be ready to start primary school. You can consider breakfast or after school clubs, and holiday clubs or childminders to provide care for your

Age 4

child outside of school hours.

www.havering.gov.uk/childrenscentres