Grow and Learn 2 - 5 YEARS
Helping your child get ready for school www.havering.gov.uk/growandlearn
Health
Grow Date
Date
I can wash my hands by myself
I can be away from my parent or carer
I brush my teeth twice a day
I can go to the toilet by myself
I have had all my immunisations
I can get dressed by myself
I have had my 2.5 year check with the
I can tell adults how I am feeling and
Health Visitor
what I need
Learn
Diet Date
Date
I had my first day at nursery or preschool
I eat some fruit and vegetables
I can share and take turns
I am a healthy weight
I recognise some words and numbers
I can sit and eat my meals
I can sing nursery rhymes and tell stories
I enjoy trying different foods
Childcare and Education When your child is 2, you should start thinking about them attending a nursery or a pre-school. This is great for their development and gets
Age 2
them
used
to
a
school
environment
and
routine.
Visit
www.havering.gov.uk/earlyyears for advice and guidance.
Some families will be eligible for 2 year old funding, depending on income or if the child has a disability. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/2yoo for more information.
When your child is 3 years old on the 1st September, you must apply for a primary school place. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/admissions to find out more.
Age 3 & 4
Age 3
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to a free early education place,
minimum
of
15
hours
a
week,
until
they
reach
statutory school age. Visit www.havering.gov.uk/earlyyears for advice and guidance.
When your child is 4 years old on the 1st September they should be ready to start primary school. You can consider breakfast or after school clubs, and holiday clubs or childminders to provide care for your
Age 4
child outside of school hours.
www.havering.gov.uk/childrenscentres