Let's be honest, some four-year-old are not truly ready for school - even if they were full-time nursery goers - school is a different vibe. Every teacher, TA, classroom and day is different from what they're used to. All we can do to 'ready' our children is to give them the age-appropriate skills to navigate each day.
The transition to school can be tricky for many children and their grown-ups - check out this mum's 10 things I wish I'd known before my child started school. To support parents in this tricky transition period, it is important to note that it is normal for the whole family to be nervous about this stage of life. I mean, some adults dread transition periods, like starting a new job, going to parties where they know no one, or moving home.
