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School readiness and transition into school
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School readiness is a complex construct which includes physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and communication skills. This chapter reviews the evidence for interventions which help children, and their families, be ready to start school, and highlights good practice in schools being ready and welcoming for new children. The issues of transition into school are discussed, and evidence presented on how children with medical needs can be helped to integrate and participate. Health assessments at school entry are reviewed, and the complicated area of medication in schools is summarized.
Title: School readiness and transition into school
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School readiness is a complex construct which includes physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and communication skills.
This chapter reviews the evidence for interventions which help children, and their families, be ready to start school, and highlights good practice in schools being ready and welcoming for new children.
The issues of transition into school are discussed, and evidence presented on how children with medical needs can be helped to integrate and participate.
Health assessments at school entry are reviewed, and the complicated area of medication in schools is summarized.
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