School Readiness In Early Years – The Truth Of It All

In this comprehensive webinar, Dr. Kathryn Peckham passionately delves into the critical elements that contribute to preparing children for school, offering valuable strategies and research-based insights that are indispensable for educators. Kathryn’s talk is steeped in the latest research, providing numerous valuable references and practical strategies that you can apply immediately. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of school readiness and how we can best support the children in our care. --------------------------------------------------- Subscribe and hit the 🔔 to join important conversations and gain access to free early years industry advice and guidance --------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch! 📌Instagram:   / theparentagroup   📌Facebook:   / theparentagroup   📌LinkedIn:   / theparentagroup   📌Twitter: https://x.com/TheParentaGroup 📌TikTok:   / parenta_   📌Website: https://www.parenta.com/ 📌Email: [email protected] 📌Phone: 0800 002 9242 --------------------------------------------------- 🕒 Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 1:59 Kathryn's Intro 3:55 School readiness - why is it such an emotive topic? 5:40 Lifelong learning 7:10 Influence school readiness at birth 8:10 SCARY research statistics 11:49 What development means in early years 14:32 Every child is unique 15:38 "Thinking about thinking" study 18:30 School readiness - don't be fooled 21:42 Being life ready 25:05 Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory 27:06 "Disruptive" children 30:28 Supporting children with SEN 33:24 The Framework Flower 35:56 Kathryn's Books 37:02 Discussing the statistics 38:45 Debbie's experience 40:28 How to support parents 46:35 The impact of Covid 48:52 Is there a school readiness checklist? 52:32 Valerie's experience 54:12 Ivy's experience 58:57 Thank you & next webinar details --------------------------------------------------- Our monthly Parenta webinars are FREE to attend for all childcare professionals AND you receive a professional CPD certificate if you attend. Register for our next free webinar here – www.parenta.com/webinars --------------------------------------------------- About Parenta Parenta is an early years solutions provider that started back in 1999. Over the last 20+ years, we’ve developed comprehensive solutions to dynamic problems commonly experienced in the early years sector. Some of these solutions are: Government-funded childcare training provider https://www.parenta.com/our-childcare... Free recruitment services https://www.parenta.com/recruitment/ Nursery management software https://www.parenta.com/all-in-one-so... Childcare websites https://www.parenta.com/website-design/ Marketing solutions for childcare businesses https://www.parenta.com/advertise-you... -------------------------------------------------- Links and resources Kathryn's Presentation: https://www.parenta.com/wp-content/up... Kathryn's books Nurturing Toddlers: https://www.routledge.com/Nurturing-T... Nurturing Babies: https://www.routledge.com/Nurturing-B... Nurturing Children through Preschool and Reception: https://www.routledge.com/Nurturing-C...