The aim of the ‘Starting School Together’ project run by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is to help improve children’s transition from early years to reception class.
In particular, the project - which starts next month - will focus on disadvantaged children and those from black and minority ethnic communities (BME), who research shows are more likely to be behind their peers when they start school.
It is in reaction to findings from a survey by PACEY last year, which identified that children’s transition to school is a key concern for parents. Settings also say that more support is needed to enable collaborative working between childcare practitioners, schools and families to help children become ready for school.
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