UBC Press School Readiness and the Characteristics of Effective Learning book Paperback 208 pages

This guide to understanding school readiness in young children is essential reading for early years practitioners. It explores the concept of school readiness by unpicking what the term means for children and how we can define it in the context of the characteristics of effective learning. This includes ideas for promoting playing and exploring, active learning and creating and thinking critically. The book also considers how we can ensure schools are ready to receive children and suggests ways in which preschools and nurseries can work collaboratively with schools and engage parents and carers to ensure a smooth transition.

Tamsin Grimmer is an experienced consultant and trainer, a director of Linden Learning and a lecturer in Early Years at Bath Spa University. She is based in Wiltshire, UK.