Early Years Transition Analysis

The transition from home to an early years setting may start when the family visits the early years setting, or through a home visit. A home visit or a visit to the setting before a child starts there gives the staff a chance to find out what the parents are expecting from the setting. All this helps parents and children to make the transition from being at home to starting in a group setting. Parents and child often appreciate having a booklet of their own to keep and this can build into a record of the child’s time with the setting. This often helps a child to make future transitions. When settling a child and family, transitions are made easier if there is sensitivity about the way gestures are used and body language such as eye contact.