Episode 20 | Transitioning from Early Years with Ruth Swailes

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ruth Swailes, award-winning Early Years specialist, to discuss the transition from Early Years education. They emphasise the importance of maintaining familiarity for children, suggesting that Year 1 should retain elements of the foundation stage, such as having an art area for children who enjoyed art in foundation. 

 

Ruth and Alistair advocate for viewing transitions as a process rather than a one-time event, recognising that abrupt changes can affect children differently. They stress the need to make transitions as seamless as possible and encourage educators to continually ask, "What is it like to be a child in this transition process?" 

 

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