Supporting the transition to school

PACEY

17 April 2018

Families all over England have this week been told which school their child will begin at in September. If you're working with children starting school later this year, we have a range of resources to help.

Spotlight on being school ready

Discover heaps of resources for both parents and childcare professionals, helping you work together to best support children be ready for school.

Transitions planner

Building a child's readiness for school is ongoing. This transitions planner, which is free for PACEY members, developed in partnership with Waltham Forest Council, explores how everyone can work together through the year to support a child's development.

Members - download for free.

Steps to starting school

This downloadable poster will help parents understand ways that they can support their children at home.

Schools admissions information

The Department for Education website contains comprehensive information about the schools admissions process.

About PACEY

PACEY is the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. Formed in 1977, we are a charity dedicated to supporting everyone involved in childcare and early education to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers.

Across England and Wales we provide training, expert advice, help and peer support to practitioners and practical and impartial support and information for families and carers and those advising them. We represent the views and experiences of practitioners and champion their vital role in helping prepare children for a bright future.