Starting School... Ready, Steady, Go! - Alton Library - Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November and 3rd December 2026 - 11.15am
Starting School... Ready, Steady, Go! - Alton Library - Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November and 3rd December 2026 - 11.15am
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Starting School... Ready, Steady, Go! -
Alton Library
Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November and 3rd December 2026
11.15am to 12.15pm
The aim of this course is to equip parents and carers with the knowledge, strategies and practical tools needed to confidently support their child’s transition into school. Through a combination of discussion, modelling and hands-on activities, the course will help families understand key expectations of school life and enhance children’s readiness for learning, independence and wellbeing. To help everyone get the most out of the course, please note that it focuses on general strategies for supporting children’s school readiness, rather than personalised guidance around complex family circumstances, specialist SEND processes, or individual mental health needs. If you feel you may need more tailored support, we can help signpost you to the right services. We may also contact you before the course to ensure it’s a good fit for your needs.
Learning Goals:
- Describe at least two ways that sharing a book with my child helps their school readiness (e.g. their language development or attention skills).
- Share at least one turn-taking activity with my child and explain how this supports their social skills.
- Create an opportunity for my child to try a new or challenging activity to help them build their resilience.
- Make regular opportunities for my child to develop their coordination using large and small movements (fine and gross motor skills).
- Put in place strategies that help my child to practise daily self-care routines (e.g. toileting, dressing, using cutlery).
About the course: This course supports parents and carers in preparing their child for starting school within the next year. Through practical guidance and simple strategies, you will explore what school readiness looks like, how to build key early skills and how to support your child’s confidence, communication and independence at home.
Who is this course for: This course, funded by UK government, is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who would like to be better equipped to support their child’s learning.
Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment.
Course purpose: To equip parents/carers to support children's learning
Previous knowledge or experience: No previous knowledge needed
How will I learn: through hands-on activities and guided sessions, led by a qualified tutor.
How will I be assessed: no formal assessment.
What shall I bring: N/A
Next steps: Positive Parenting (online), Raising Resilient Children (online), Rhyme Time and Story Time at your local library.
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.
You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
If this event is sold out please contact adult.learning@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.
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