Supporting positive transitions is important for all children but in particular children with SEND. This section aims to collate resources which support specifically planned transitions, from a strategic to an operational approach.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP ) local authority supported several webinars outlining their local transitions project and impact achieved.
Rochdale "Getting Ready with Teddy" project supports transitions
Slough's Early Years Transition Toolkit provides guidance, stratetgies and ideas for professionals to use to support all children including children with SEND transition smoothly between early years settings and entry into school life.
Redcar and Clevedon's Approach to BSIL was presented at a Dingley's Promise Webinar on the 26.3.26
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"Kids' Holistic Approach to School Readiness provides a comprehensive school readiness program to children with SEND, focusing on social, emotional, and educational development. This service worked closely with local schools, ensuring that children with SEND were included in mainstream education as early as possible. The program involved both direct work with children and collaborative efforts with parents and schools to ensure each child’s needs were met."