Education

Supporting the home learning environment - EasyPeasy app

Families in Stoke-on-Trent can access the EasyPeasy app for free.

The EasyPeasy app brings together the best ideas, advice, and inspiration from our community of parents, experts, and parenting brands supporting parents and their 0-5 year olds during the crucial early years. The EasyPeasy app is designed to help you create the playful, positive connections that will help your child grow and thrive, with everyday materials that you’ll already have access to at home. Simply scan the QR code to download the EasyPeasy app! For more information and support, visit the Easypeasy app website.

School readiness

School Readiness means that children have developed a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.

This includes speech and language development, social development, emotional development, the ability to carry out some self-help tasks independently e.g. use the toilet and choose activities to take part in.

Attending nursery is a great way to prepare your child for school. You can apply for nursery places here.

Some schools have their own lists of activities they would like children to be able to do before they start school. Check with your child’s school.

Applying for school places

For information on how to apply for a school place please see here: School admissions.

SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)

In Stoke-on-Trent we have a number of mainstream schools that are able to meet the needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities, we also have special schools for those who require specialist provision.

For the SEND local offer please see here: Education - SEND local offer.

The virtual school

Our Virtual School helps children and young people in care and previously in care to do as well as they possibly can in their education. We offer information and advice to parents, carers and schools for children previously in care who attend schools in Stoke.

Contact details: email: virtualschool@stoke.gov.uk | phone: 01782 237948

For more information on the virtual school please click here: Virtual School for children in care and those previously in care.

School attendance

It is important that your child attends school as often as possible. If you are wondering whether your child is too ill to attend school, contact the school to ask their advice.

For more information on how to support your child with their attendance please click here: School attendance.

What to do if your child is struggling at school?

Starting school is an exciting time in a child’s life. However, some children can find it tricky to settle in, or struggle with school life. If your child is struggling, talk to them about it and speak to the school as soon as possible. Your child’s class teacher is the best person to speak to in the first instance. They will help you and support your child.