A move into the unknown is always a bit scary, and four-year-old Jack* was feeling especially anxious about his upcoming transition to ‘big school’. His mother was also apprehensive about the move, as she was afraid Jack’s anxiety about it would disrupt the progress he was making with a speech and language therapist. Staff at Jack’s nursery, Meadowview Pre-School in Brighton, say they are concerned for such children during this transition, so with six out of 15 eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding, including Jack, the pre-school decided to focus spend in this area.
‘The first big transition for many children is often from pre-school to Reception, where lots of the things they have come to know and trust are suddenly going to change,’ says Meadowview supervisor Alison Groves. ‘Children’s early experiences of transition will impact on the way they perceive change throughout their lives. Transition itself is a learning experience, and we want it to be a positive one for all our children so they learn to feel positive about change and the benefits it can bring.’
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