When a child or young person makes a transition from one phase of education to another, this is called phase transfer. There are three key transitions in a child or young person’s education:

Early Years Setting to Primary School

Primary School to Secondary School

Secondary School to Post-16 or 19 provision

If the child or young person has special educational needs or a disability (SEND), they may require an enhanced level of support at transition. If an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) is in place for them, it is important for all involved to begin to plan well in advance of transition.

Successful transitions occur more frequently when there is good communication, planning and transfer of information and records between early years settings, schools and parents/carers.

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