Guidance
Getting children ready for reception: supporting effective transition
How schools and early years settings, including childminders, can work with parents and carers to support children’s transition into reception.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
‘Getting children ready for reception’ offers guidance on how to support early, joined-up, inclusive transition practice. It includes case studies, with practical examples from both schools and early years settings.
‘Supporting a smooth transition into reception’ is an at-a-glance guide to ensuring effective transitions based on:
- strong relationships with families
- all-year-round partnership-working between schools and early years providers
- early identification of children’s needs
Refer to RISE support for reception improvement for professional development resources for improving reception-year teaching and leadership.
Updates to this page
Published 16 April 2026