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Opinion31st January 2025

How to improve school readiness

Molly Devlin

The annual school readiness report by Kindred Squared has found that one in three reception teachers say their pupils are not ready to start school.

Early Years91Ó°ÊÓ Start

In an article for 91Ó°ÊÓ Start, Molly Devlin – 91Ó°ÊÓ’s Director of Early Years – reflects on the report and considers effective strategies to improve school readiness.

Drawing on her experience running 91Ó°ÊÓ Start nurseries, Molly explores the factors that have contributed to this concerning issue, why early intervention is crucial, and the approach that 91Ó°ÊÓ Start takes to ensure children are well-prepared for school.