Starting at, or, moving to a new early years setting is a time of change and can be a source of both excitement and anxiety for children and for their parents/carers. Supportive transitions are vital for all children’s emotional wellbeing and achievement and planning for these transitions, with the child and their family at the centre, is fundamental to effective early years practice.
For early years professionals, the main transitions that we will need to consider are:
Guidance is available for all Bristol Early Years settings, including childminders, nurseries, preschools and schools to support consistent and effective transition planning for all children, particularly those with additional needs across three key transition points: moving between settings, starting at (or changing) school, and transition into Year One.
Early Learning Contacts
Kate Hubble, Early Years Improvement Officer
Kate Irvine, Early Years Improvement Officer
Ali Carrington, Early Years Consultant
Anna Morgan, Early Years Consultant
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