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  • Hand-drawn illustration of a young boy with curly hair, wearing a striped shirt and shorts, standing with shoes untied and laces prominent.

    Rolo's-Not-Ready

    Story (Preview)

    It was playtime and the cloak area was chaos.
    Some children were in fierce battle with their zips, tugging and grunting with twisted faces.


    A few were near tears, defeated by sleeves turned inside out or shoes on the wrong feet.


    Others had cracked it and were racing outside, already halfway up the climbing frame.

    And then there was Rolo.

    He stood like royalty waiting for a butler…

    Take me to: Rolo's Story
  • A child sitting in a large, comfortable armchair with a sad or unhappy expression.

    Get-Bria-Ready

    The Story (Preview)

    When Big Sister called,
    “We’re getting ready to leave! Have your breakfast!”
    Bria made a toy picnic.
    She poured pretend tea.
    She gave out pretend biscuits…

    Take me to: Bria's Story
  • A telescope mounted on a tripod with a bird perched on top, set outdoors against a clear sky.

    Looking For Another Checklist?

    “Get Me Into School” Checklist

    Rolo’s Super-Important (and Sometimes Silly) School-Ready Checklist

    We can tell when someone’s face says “NO.”
    If they look like thunder, I don’t crash my toy plane into them again.

    We can say sorry when we make a mistake.
     Turns out that pouring sand on heads is not the right thing to do.

    We don’t laugh when someone’s sad or cross.
    Unless they’ve just sat in jelly. Then maybe quiet giggling.

    Take me to: The Checklist
  • Outline of a multi-generational family group photo with adults, teenagers, and children.

    8 Steps to Sanity: Start-School-Ready the Family Way

    How being School Ready means a smoother family life 


    Tip 3. Holidays feel more like holidays.
     Packing? Queues? A new place to sleep? The guide teaches flexibility, patience, and turn-taking—skills that make airports, hotels, and restaurant waits a breeze (well, breezier).

    Take me to: 8 Step to Sanity
  • A white star-shaped item, possibly a sugar or cookie decoration, on a plain white background.

    School-Ready Squad: A Course for Early Years Teams

    Are our instructions clear… or just noise with a smile?


    “Let’s all get ready!” sounds nice - but if no one moves, it wasn’t an instruction. Instructions should land, not float into the toddler abyss.

    What can we do?

    * Say it, show it, check it - words, gestures, eye contact.

    * One job at a time - “Get your shoes” not “Get your shoes, wash your hands, pack your bag, and call your mum.”

    * Avoid question traps - “Shall we tidy up now?” = no, we shall not…

    Take me to: School-Ready Squad
  • A cartoon drawing of a woman with long hair, standing with her arms crossed, smiling, and peeking from behind an open door.

    Ready for Home Visits: A Guide for Early Years Staff

    Questions Worth Asking

    You don’t need a clipboard of scripted questions - but a few well-chosen prompts can go a long way. Here are some suggestions that gently uncover school-readiness clues, along with why they matter:

    1. “What kind of daily routine does your child follow?”

    Why it matters: Routine = predictability. Children with routines cope better with the structured rhythm of the school day. You’ll know if transitions (e.g., lunch, tidy-up, home-time) are likely to be a breeze or a battle…

    Take me to: Home Visits
  • Child dressed as a superhero flying with arms outstretched, a cape flowing behind, and a joyful expression.

    Ready-Or-Not Series

    The Story (preview)

    Houdini Mode

    Vanished at the sound of ‘tidy up’.

    It’s 11:55, the music starts, and the staff member sings, “It’s tidy-up tiiiime!”

    Most children start doing that classic, slightly chaotic scoop-and-sort. But not Ravi.

    Ravi? Gone.
    Not to be seen near a toy, a shelf, or even a mildly upright object…

    Take me to Ready-Or-Not story