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Supporting Transition. Meeting Summer 2017. Housekeeping. Aims. To think about how we can best support vulnerable children and their families as children transfer to school To consider how we could further improve information sharing at points of transition
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Supporting Transition Meeting Summer 2017
Aims • To think about how we can best support vulnerable children and their families as children transfer to school • To consider how we could further improve information sharing at points of transition • To share resources available to support the transition process
Vulnerable Children • East Midlands Challenge • “Unknown children: destined for disadvantage?” Ofsted, July 2016 • Life chances postcode lottery – Joseph Rowntree Foundation Press release December, 2016
Transition EYPP and PP • Funding is different for EYPP and PP • Why register for FSM? • The FSM process • Parental engagement and trust • Information sharing
Transition to School • Transitional arrangements – to what extent are they improving children’s outcomes? • How can we strengthen transition arrangements to support all children, but particularly the most vulnerable to close the attainment gap?
Transition to School • Are transitions monitored/evaluated? How do we gather this information? • Does monitoring/evaluation lead to development? • Are we aware of the obstacles affecting vulnerable families’ ability to support their children to make successful transitions? • Do we really listen to children?
Transition – Resources • Mind the Gap • Seamless Transitions – supporting continuity in children’s learning (Primary National Strategy) • Open University Early Childhood and Primary Education Series 2 Transitions in the lives of young children
Transition - Information Sharing Unknown children – destined for disadvantage July 2016 Recommendation Schools, settings and childminders should: • Ensure that key information, including early assessments, is shared promptly at points of transition so that the needs of the most disadvantaged children are known quickly
Transition - Information Sharing Progress from the Start Transition Progress Summary Transition conversations
Transition - Information Sharing Activity Information sharing as children transfer to school
Moderation • Importance of reliable and accurate assessments • Moderation opportunities within the setting Activity • Opportunity to engage in a professional discussion
Focus on the older boy (4y 3m = 51 months) (child with dark hair) • Review the video evidence, what evidence did you see towards Communication and Language • Have a moderation conversation, to establish a ‘best fit’ judgement
Children Missing Education (CME) Best practice guidance has been developed for both early years practitioners and reception teachers in schools. It outlines the processes, steps and procedures which are recommended as good practice in Leicestershire. The guidance has recently been reviewed (April 2017) and is more extensive for Early Years providers, this is still draft.
Information, Networking and Support • Networking with other providers • Information stands