--- title: "Ready to Learn" url: "https://meadowbankprimary.com/parents/ready-to-learn" school: "Meadowbank Primary School" --- Is your child starting Nursery or Reception in Sept 2027? If so, why not come and take a look around! Wed 18th Nov, 9.30am or 1.30pm. Also Mon 23rd Nov at 4pm. Please call the school office to book a place 0161 428 6286 # Ready to Learn Helping your child to be Ready To Learn Every day! What helps children to succeed at school: #### Talking and listening: It is really important to talk to your child and to listen to them. Finding time for both can be so difficult with busy lives! - Set aside time for talking—without being interrupted by phones, TV, radio, computer etc! - Tell them about your day and encourage them to tell you about theirs. - Don’t interrupt your child, be patient and allow them time to speak. - Ask your child for their opinions and value what they say. #### Spending time together: You can help your child if you: - Share books and games in a quiet environment—not in front of the TV! - As a family, play games together that encourage concentration e.g. jigsaws and board games. - Encourage physical play and exercise by taking a trip to the park or the local leisure centre. - Give lots of hugs and praise. #### Being prepared: - Check your child has their name in everything they bring to school. - Make sure your child remembers to bring everything they need each day-reading book, PE kit, homework. - Keep in contact with school and let them know if you change phone numbers or addresses. - If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing, tell school as soon as possible so they can help to find solutions to any problems. #### Working out a family routine: - Children like routine so try to have regular times for going to bed and getting up, mealtimes and family times. - Make sure they have a healthy breakfast at home or at school’s Breakfast club. - Have a regular meal together in the evening. - Try to make time for homework, reading and talking together and for bedtime stories. #### Getting enough sleep: - Children need sleep to develop, to concentrate in school and to learn well. - Under fives need up to 15 hours, primary children about 10 hours and even older children still need 9 hours. - Too many late bedtimes can make it hard for children to learn. - A good night’s rest will help your child feel happy all day long. #### Behaving well: - Agree clear and realistic rules and stick to them! - Encourage your child to always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and not to interrupt you or others when you are talking. - Support school rules and encourage your child to follow these. - Ask for help if your child’s behaviour is proving difficult at home. ### Parents - [Home School Agreement](https://meadowbankprimary.com/parents/home-school-agreement) - [The School Day](https://meadowbankprimary.com/our-school/our-school-day) - [Friends of Meadowbank](https://meadowbankprimary.com/parents/friends-of-meadowbank) - [Parents as Partners](https://meadowbankprimary.com/parents-as-partners) - [Leading Parent Partnership Award](https://meadowbankprimary.com/leading-parent-partnership-award) - [Inclusion Quality Mark with Centre of Excellence Status](https://meadowbankprimary.com/inclusion-quality-mark-with-centre-of-excellence-status) - [Moving School Mid-Year](https://meadowbankprimary.com/transition) - [Newsletters](https://meadowbankprimary.com/newsletters) - [Extra Curriculum Activities](https://meadowbankprimary.com/extra-curriculum-actvities) - [Wrap Around Child Care](https://meadowbankprimary.com/parents/before-and-after-school-provision) ![Meadowbank Primary School ](https://files.schudio.com/meadowbank-primary-school/images/logo/Meadowbank-white-circle-logo.png) #### Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane Cheadle Cheshire SK8 2LE 0161 428 6286 #### Useful Links - [Easy Fundraising](https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/) - [Cool Milk](http://www.coolmilk.com/) - [ParentMail](https://www.parentmail.co.uk/) - [Lead Inspector](https://meadowbankprimary.com/lead-inspector) [![](https://meadowbankprimary.com/images/elt-footer-logo.png)](https://educationlearningtrust.com/) Company Number: 09142319 (England & Wales) Registered Address: Hawthorn Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4NB © Copyright 2019–2026 Meadowbank Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://meadowbankprimary.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)