Prepare Your Child for School

The complete, practical school readiness guide for parents, teachers and carers to help children aged 3–6 get the best possible start at school - from acclaimed psychologists Dr Helen Likierman and Dr Valerie Muter.

‘Useful and necessary’ - Times Educational supplement

Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in a young child's life. Whether your child is beginning Reception or preparing for their first years of primary school, it's natural to wonder if they're truly ready.

In Prepare Your Child for School, child psychologists Dr Helen Likierman and Dr Valerie Muter answer the questions every parent asks before their child starts school:

• Is my child ready to start school?
• How can I help them feel confident and settle in?
• Will they make friends and enjoy school?
• What can I do to prepare them for learning?

Packed with practical advice, checklists, charts, questionnaires and structured activities, this book aims to support children's developing skills and promoting their emotional well-being.

Whether you're helping your little one get ready to start school or simply looking for expert advice on supporting their early years development, Prepare Your Child for School offers practical, evidence-informed guidance to help children get the best possible start.

Praise for Dr Helen Likierman and Dr Valerie Muter:

‘Excellent advice for parents of first time pupils’ - Woman's Own

‘Covers the full range of early skills that are necessary for a successful start to a child's school career’ - The Times

‘This is a book I wish all parents would read before their children start at our school!’ - Gillian Smith, Headmistress Park Hill School Kingston