Starting School
Starting school for the first time can feel like a big step for any child, but it is also a time to make new friends, play and learn. Our Starting School pages are full of tips, books, and resources to help children enjoy the new adventure!
Resources for Parents
Whether your child is starting at a new setting for the first time or starting at school, we know settling into a new environment can be difficult. But there are lots of things you can do to help your child feel safe and happy.
Resources for Teachers
Childcare professionals have an important part to play in helping to manage the transition to full-time education. We have a range of resources and advice on making the process easier.
New school skills
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Oxford Very First Dictionary
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My Oxford Reading Tree Dictionary
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Read Write Inc: My Reading and Writing Kit - Early Sounds and Blending
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Collins First School Dictionary
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20books
Farmyard Tales Pack x 20- gbp prices
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Pokemon: Phonics Boxed Set
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Songbirds Phonics: More Level 1+ Pack x 6
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Peppa Pig Wipe-Clean Learning Pack x 6- gbp prices
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Usborne Beginners: History Box Set (10 books)
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 2 Pack
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Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Book Band Green Pack x 4- gbp prices
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 3 Pack
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Peppa Pig: Practise with Peppa: Super Phonics
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 1 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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National Curriculum Times Tables: Times Tables Flashcards
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Read Write Inc: My Reading and Writing Kit - Becoming a Reader
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Phonics Workbooks: Book 2
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 3 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Phonics Workbooks: Book 1
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 4 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Read with Oxford: Stages 1-3: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Rhyming Games Flashcards
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 5 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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First Learning: Phonics Flashcards
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My Reading Library: Fables
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Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Silly Races and Other Stories
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First Learning: Number Flashcards
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Early Years Home Learning Essentials Pack- gbp prices
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First Learning: Early Writing
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 6 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Scholastic Magnets: Fridge Magnets - 100 Square Maths Magnets
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Phonics practice
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Read Write Inc: My Reading and Writing Kit - Early Sounds and Blending
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Pokemon: Phonics Boxed Set
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Songbirds Phonics: More Level 1+ Pack x 6
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- Rewards/RRP: £26.25
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 2 Pack
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4books
Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Book Band Green Pack x 4- gbp prices
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 3 Pack
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Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Book Band Blue Pack x 4- gbp prices
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Peppa Pig Phonics x5- gbp prices
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 4 Pack
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Peppa Pig: Practise with Peppa: Super Phonics
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12books
Usborne Phonics Pk A x12- gbp prices
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Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Book Band Yellow Pack x 4- gbp prices
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Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Book Orange Blue Pack x 4- gbp prices
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 5 Pack
Award-winning author
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Project X: Level 11 Masks and Disguises Pack (Book Band Lime)
Award-winning author
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Usborne Phonics Readers Pack x 12- gbp prices
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 1 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Songbirds Phonics More Stories: Level 6 Pack
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Read Write Inc: My Reading and Writing Kit - Becoming a Reader
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Usborne Phonics Pk B x12- gbp prices
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Phonics Workbooks: Book 2
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 3 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Phonics Workbooks: Book 1
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Phonics Workbooks: Book 3
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 1 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 2 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Phonics Book Bag Readers: Starter Pack 4 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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Usborne Phonics Readers: Spider in a Glider
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National Test Papers: Phonics Screening Check Ages 5-6
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Read with Oxford: Stages 1-3: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Rhyming Games Flashcards
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