Policy and Procedure No.32
School Transitions
- At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we like to ensure that the children are ready to move onto Primary School. We consider every child’s individual needs and development when discussing their transition. We work with the parents/carers to ensure they understand how their child’s transition will proceed. MPS has a very good relationship with Millfield Primary School, where the majority of children attend after MPS. A Transition meeting takes place with the Reception Teachers to ensure they are aware of each child’s needs.
MPS does not cater for children beyond their September school start date.
- Transitions occur as follows:
a. The Lead Practitioner/Manager and Senior Practitioner will attend meetings with the Reception Teachers and will prepare transition plans for individual children if considered necessary.
b. If a child has SEND, the Lead Practitioner/Manager, MPS SENCO, School SENCO, Reception Teacher will hold meetings with the child’s parent/carer to discuss the child’s transition and prepare a transition plan if considered necessary.
c. Local Primary Schools hold Transitional Open Afternoons and Evenings, inviting the parents/carers to look around and meet the teachers. These Open Afternoons/Evenings are held on various dates throughout the school year.
d. Within the last term that children are at MPS, they are invited to attend visits to their new Reception Classes. These visits are with other children from other settings also due to move onto primary school.
e. It is a requirement of the EYFS that a child’s Key person completes a Supporting Early Years Transitions and Inclusion Record (STAIR). The parent/carer will be given the opportunity to read this record. This form is then passed electronically to the child’s Reception Teacher.
Signed: Clara Hall- Chairperson
Signed: Tegan Kidman- Lead Practitioner/Manager.
Reviewed: 4th February 2026
Review: 4th February 2027