Supporting Transitions


Going to a setting for the first time, moving to another one, starting a new school or moving into a new class are seen by many people as a normal part of the lives of children. Yet transitions are milestone events for children and have a definite effect on their development. They are times of exciting change certainly and times of new opportunities and growth for every child. They can also be times of uncertainty where surroundings are not the same, expectations and procedures different and faces as yet unfamiliar.

BBC Bitesize have 5 learner guides to support Secondary Transitions


Read and share books on starting school.



See how you can support your child's transition into a new year group.


Being toilet trained can give your child a great sense of achievement and independence and help the transition into school.