What "School Readiness" Actually Means: FS1 Advice from Horizon English School

Preparing your child for their very first day of school? Susie Leonard, Head of FS1 at Horizon English School (HES), joins Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye 103.8 to redefine what "school readiness" actually looks like for young learners. In this Eye on Education episode, we unpack the anxieties and excitement surrounding the transition into Early Years education. Susie reassures parents that children don't need to know how to read or write before day one—instead, true readiness is built on confidence, independence, and communication. Discover how Horizon English School utilizes play-based learning, storytelling, and messy play to help young children build positive relationships and a lifelong love for learning. Redefining Readiness: Why emotional security and basic communication matter more than early academics. The Power of Play: How imaginative and sensory play build foundational problem-solving skills. Easing the Transition: Simple family routines to build confidence before the school term begins. Surviving the First Drop-Off: Expert reassurance for parents navigating those emotional first goodbyes. #HorizonEnglishSchool #FS1Dubai #SchoolReadiness #EarlyYearsEducation #DubaiEye1038 #HelenFarmer #PlayBasedLearning #DubaiParents #HESDubai #CognitaMiddleEast Learn more about our schools: https://www.reptondubai.org/cognita-s... Subscribe for more education insights:    / @wearecognitame