What does it really mean for a child to be ready for school? And are schools, families and policymakers focusing on the things that matter most?
In Ready, Steady, Go!, Dr June O’Sullivan OBE and Dr Lala Manners challenge conventional thinking about school readiness. They draw on research, practice and decades of experience in early years education to explore how movement, play, self-regulation and embodied learning shape children’s ability to thrive in school and beyond.
At a time when opportunities for active play are declining and concerns about children’s physical development are growing, Ready Steady Go! makes a compelling case for rethinking what young children need and frames physical development as a social justice issue. It calls for a more holistic, child-centred approach that values bodies as much as brains and recognises the vital role of families, educators and communities in supporting children’s development.
Download the free first chapter for an introduction to this thought-provoking and timely book, and discover why it is essential reading for Early Years professionals, leaders, policymakers and researchers alike.