Factors for practitioners to bear in mind when children move up to reception are explained by Lynn Beckett and Dr Neil de Reybekill.

Do you remember how you felt the last time you started a new job, moved to a new house or even went on holiday? Those feelings of uncertainty, excitement and trepidation are the same for children coping with key transition points throughout their lives. So how do we cope with these feelings?

Having an involvement with the planning process and being able to make informed choices enables adults to cope with new situations. For young children, the choices of where they are educated and cared for depend entirely on the decisions of others. So, how can parents, carers and practitioners ensure that children's own views and involvement are central to the process of transition?

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