Transition to School

Transition to School at The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery

The transition from early childcare education to primary school is a

significant step in the life of a young child. The new physical

environment, daily structure, teacher/student relationships, rules

and peer interactions that children will encounter at school all

present potential areas of adjustment from the life they have

become accustomed to at a childcare centre. Some children cope

well with these transitions, whilst others will experience varying

levels of anxiety depending on a range of factors including maturity,

social skills and independence.

Our programme combines a ‘life at school’ orientation with an introduction to the methods of teaching and learning, including

a focus on early reading, writing, science, the arts, maths and technology.

The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery, in partnership with its

local community and parents, offers an innovative Transition to

School programme for children aged 4 ½ years and upwards to

help prepare them for school. Our Transition to School Programme

supports the existing programme the children are actively

participating in daily within the Prep School environment.