Rochdale, Greater Manchester – Families across the borough are being encouraged to join a new initiative designed to give children the best possible start to their education. Rochdale Borough Council has officially launched the, "Get Ready With Teddy", campaign, a program focused on building the confidence and essential skills of youngsters due to start reception this September. The campaign aims to ensure that every child enters the classroom feeling prepared, independent, and ready to learn. By focusing on key developmental areas—such as communication, physical coordination, and the ability to build relationships—the initiative seeks to ease the transition from home or nursery into a formal school setting. As a heart-warming centrepiece of the campaign, every child starting reception will receive their very own teddy bear. The council hopes these furry companions will act as a source of comfort and a, "transition buddy", for children as they navigate the big ...