Early Years Pre-school Education

The under-developed communication, language, social and emotional skills of children aged 3 to 5 need addressing. Their wellbeing, learning and life chances are in jeopardy.

Here we look at 7 key aspects of learning for children in Nursery and Reception classes - providing markers for school readiness.

By the age of five, the attainment levels of children from disadvantaged backgrounds are, on average, four months behind their better off peers and such gaps can double by the end of primary schooling.

Systematic, high quality Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) for children aged 3 to 5 lays critically important foundations for thriving throughout life.