Why is transition important in early years?

Why is transition important in early years?

Research suggests that transitions are central to young children’s development and emotional wellbeing, and the way in which the first transitions are handled could have a significant impact on the child’s capacity to cope with change in the short and long term.

What does the Eyfs say about transitions?

Transitions are opportunities for professional dialogue both within and between settings, as well as with the home. It is the responsibility of all early years practitioners to ensure that children feel welcomed, gain a sense of belonging and are helped to settle happily.

What is the bredekamp transition theory?

The transition period spans the time prior to entry, through settling-in, until the child is established in the new setting. In particular, Bredekamp and Copple (1997) suggest that the transition to school is one of the major challenges that children have to face.

How do I prepare my child for transitions?

Transition Strategies for Kids:

1. Prepare them. Give kids advance warning for how long an activity will last.
2. Use a visual schedule.
3. Use a visual timer or a visual countdown system.
4. Offer sensory breaks.
5. Use a transition object.
6. Teach transition songs.
7. Choose transition activities.
8. Allow for extra time.

How do intellectual transitions affect children’s development?

Cognitive skills contribute to the way children respond to transition, and the transition experience itself may be an opportunity to further develop these skills. When a transition occurs that involves a move to a new setting, young children are aware of changes in usual routines or caregivers.

How does Bowlby’s theory link to transitions?

Building a secure attachment or making the most of an existing attachment between adult and child is important for a smooth transition. John Bowlby, in his book Attachment and Loss, said that children who have a secure attachment are more likely to, Bowlby’s concepts are known as attachment theory.

What is Vygotsky theory of play?

Vygotsky believed that play promotes cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. Roles are the characters children play and rules are the behaviours allowed by either role or play scenario. Roles are often explicit and can be seen through the children’s behaviour.

Why do I struggle with transitions?

Difficulty with transitions can manifest in a number of ways depending on the child and the setting. It can take the form of resistance, avoidance, distraction, negotiation or a full-blown meltdown. Some of these reactions are the result of kids being overwhelmed by their emotions.

Why is the transition from Reception to Year 1 so difficult?

‘Reception and Year 1 teachers agreed that the vital smooth transition from the Foundation Stage to Year 1 was difficult because the early learning goals were not aligned with the now increased expectations of the National Curriculum.’

What is the reception and Key Stage 1 Transition Project?

The project was funded by the Primary National Strategy to explore effective transition practice between Reception and Key Stage 1. The booklet contains the research findings of those involved in the project.

What did Ofsted say about transition from Reception to Year 1?

Back in 2004, Ofsted conducted a report called Transition from the Reception Year to Year 1: an Evaluation, which in part looked at ‘the management of transition, including planning for curricular continuity, assessment and recording, communication with parents and the induction of pupils.‘

Who is involved in the implementation of the reception and year 1?

Throughout each of these steps it is important that a core team consisting of a senior management representative, the Reception and Year 1 teacher/s are involved. In addition a number of other people may be included eg teaching assistants, governors, parents and children.