This article is brought to you by Slough Borough Council, on behalf of The Department for Education, for the attention of all Early Years settings and Primary Schools.
The Department for Education has published new reception transition guidance to support children starting school and strengthen transition practice across early years and primary settings.
With September reception cohorts now confirmed, this is a key time for schools and early years educators to plan and deliver effective reception transition activities. The guidance sets out practical approaches to working in partnership with families, nurseries, childminders and schools.
It supports early identification of children’s needs and promotes high quality transition activities which will help children feel confident and ready to learn from the start of reception.
Schools, trusts and early years settings are encouraged to use this resource now to review and strengthen their transition arrangements, ensuring more children have a strong start in reception.
This guidance complements existing early years support and strengthens practice across the system.
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