Ready to Learn: Supporting School Readiness in Sefton
What Does School Readiness Mean?
In Sefton, school readiness has been defined by a multi-agency working group as a shared responsibility across children, families, schools, and early years settings.
School readiness means:
- Children who are confident, resilient, and eager to learn
- Schools that are ready to welcome and support all children
- Settings that provide strong early learning foundations
- Families that are equipped to support learning and development at home
What Makes a Child ‘Ready to Learn’?
At its heart, school readiness is about ensuring children:
- Are confident and resilient
- Are socially and emotionally prepared
- Show curiosity and keenness to learn
- Have personal, social and early learning skills
School readiness is not just about the child – it’s about the whole system working together to ensure children have the best start in life. As part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency response, School Readiness covers integrated provision from pre-birth to five.
The Three Strands of School Readiness in Sefton
Sefton’s approach focuses on three interconnected and equally important strands:
- Child Ready
Children develop the key skills and confidence to begin their learning journey.
- Family Ready
Families are supported to nurture learning at home and prepare their child for school.
- School Ready
Schools and settings are equipped and welcoming, creating a smooth and positive transition.
Together, these strands work to meet the needs of both child and family, making sure everyone is ready for this important step.
Support and Services Available
To help promote school readiness, we offer a range of services and training opportunities for:
- Early years and childcare settings
- Childminders and nurseries
- Family Hubs
These resources aim to strengthen early learning environments and build strong partnerships with families and schools.
Starting School in Sefton
For more information about school admissions, visit our School Admissions page.
Six Steps to School Success
We’ve developed Six Steps to School Success to help your child build a strong foundation before starting school. These steps cover key areas of development and ensure your child is truly 'ready to learn' and thrive from day one.
Learn more about the Six Steps to School Success here