Building Relationships and Communicating
Course Summary
Course Code: HO1B72OL25
Start Date: Monday 27 April 2026
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 12:30 for 2.00 hours
Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
This session is about being with others, practising sharing and taking turns with toys, talking to them about how they are feeling and why, Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling. Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves
Talking to them about how they are feeling and why. Beginning to recognise what others are feeling, e.g. understanding if a friend is sad
Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves and others (e.g. knowing how to say ‘no')
Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling is a good way to do this
Beginning to recognise what others are feeling, e.g. understanding if a friend is sad
Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves and others (e.g. knowing how to say ‘no')
Practising sharing and taking turns with toys
Talking to them about how they are feeling and why
Looking at story books together and speaking about what characters are feeling is a good way to do this
Beginning to recognise what others are feeling, e.g. understanding if a friend is sad
Encouraging them to set boundaries for themselves and others (e.g. knowing how to say ‘no')
This session will look at various forms of play and the importance of them. They incluse drawing, painting, colouring and sticking
Sharing story books with caregivers, looking at pictures and talking about the characters
Exploring the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)
What is this course about?
Getting your child ready for Reception in September 2026 is about building a foundation of independence, social confidence and curiosity. These sessions are designed to align with the Early Years Framework ensuring your child transations from home or nursery to the classroom. This preparation program focuses on the "whole child" prioritising the practical and emotional skills that teachers value the most for a successful start.
Who is the course for?
Parents/carers and grandparents of children living in Essex who have a child starting Reception in September 2026.
What can I expect to learn?
You will have an understanding of how you can help your child to prepare for their transition to Reception.
How will I learn?
The sessions will be facilitated by a tutor online.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will be given tutor feedback at the end of each task. The tutor will work with you to support you with any individual issues that you may be experiencing.
Will I have to do any work at home ?
You will be given exercises to try out at home.
What will I need to provide?
A device suitable for accessing Microsoft Teams for online courses.
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs associated with this course
What can I do next?
When you finish this course we will provide you with details about what programmes you can move on to next.
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact ACLfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk