One of the major changes that has come from our studying for the E100 (see below) is how we view transitions. Focusing on the learning and development of one child's transition to the setting was a reflective exercise for the course, and it prompted us to organise home visits.
We have since carried out two home visits and both have been beneficial. Seeing children in their own home has helped us get to know both the individual child and their families more easily and quickly. Through the visits, we have been able to gather general information, about the child's favourite toys, pets, siblings and so on, and vital information about, say, the child's health. One visit was particularly valuable as the child has several severe allergies. The visits have also provided information on the extent to which the family has a wide supportive network, which can be a crucial factor in children's home life.
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