New transition principles of practice and welcome packs available

Transitions are key moments that can significantly influence a child or young person's educational journey and personal development. They serve as bridges between different educational stages, such as moving from early childhood settings to primary school, or from primary to secondary education. 

Effective transitions can help children and young people adapt to new environments, expectations, and learning styles. They can provide continuity in learning and support emotional well-being, which is essential in supporting children and young people to feel secure and ready to embrace new challenges. High-quality, effective transitions are underpinned by careful planning, communication, and support, helping children and young people to Flourish. 

This resource pack features some essential 'Principles of Practice,' detailing five evidence-based principles designed to facilitate successful transitions. Additionally, it includes tailored 'Welcome Packs' to support the transitions of specific groups of children and young people. 

Using this Resource Pack 

When planning any upcoming transitions, use both the 'Transitions: Principles of Practice' and 'Welcome Packs' to ensure you are utilising evidence-based approaches to best support effective transitions.  

Transitions: Principles of Practice (Word doc) [941KB]:-

• Refer to with transitions at the start of the year 
• Use during any mid-year transitions 
• RAG rate how confident you feel to implement each evidence-based principle. See further guidance on steps that can be taken to implement that principle in practice. 
• Use alongside our Transitions Toolkit which supports you to embed a whole school or setting approach to effective transitions and provides a Transition Timeline to help you plan events and support. 

Welcome Packs:-

• Use when you need to plan a bespoke package of support around a transition, this may be for children or young people on a managed move, transitioning from an SRB or SHIP or for children and young people who have additional needs such as English as an Additional Language or Special Education Needs and Disabilities.