Children's Skills at School Enrollment for Compulsory Education

This thesis focuses on the skills children demonstrate during the enrolment for compulsory schooling and on the possibilities of how these skills can be further developed. The thesis is divided into a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part introduces the system of preschool education in the Czech Republic, defines the concepts of school readiness and maturity, describes key developmental areas essential for a successful start of school, and outlines the legislative framework of school enrolment. Attention is also given to the cooperation between family and school, which plays a crucial role in supporting children's development. The practical part is based on qualitative research using methodological triangulation, combining observations of children during the enrolment process, analysis of their completed worksheets, and a questionnaire survey among parents. The collected data describe children's skills in the areas of gross and fine motor skills, visual and auditory perception, spatial orientation, and early mathematical concepts. The research also examines parental involvement in the development of children's skills and compares parents' reported information with the actual performance of children during the enrolment process. The findings highlight the importance of connecting...