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Starting School

Is your little one starting school this year or going back after the summer holidays? Are you looking for tips on handling primary school, new friends, homework and phonics? Find articles, activities, learning tips and much more in the CBeebies starting school collection.

Tiny Happy People: Skills for starting school

School readiness tips and activities to the skills your child needs to start school - from potty training to language learning.
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Let's talk about starting school...

Is your little one starting school this year? Talking together about what to expect will calm their nerves and help them to feel prepared for this exciting new adventure. Use our handy discussion guide to get the conversation started.
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First day of school

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