Level 3 - Explain why transitions should be gradual and at the child’s own pace

[benabunny1989]

Ok so I think I'm waffling again in my answer and need to be direct. Can anyone help? Ive been on this unit for a while and this is the last question.

Thanks guys.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, transitions can be overwhelming and new experiences unsettling. The more time we have to explain and share information - about the transition itself, and the child's own emotions and views the greater the opportunity that a child will see change as manageable, familiar, better understood and potentially less scary.

When a rushed transition is unavoidable, time plays an equally important role after the event. Talking and sharing information about what happened and why, enabling the child to form an understanding about the events and again be able to put forward their views, thoughts and feelings.

Use what you know about attachment theory, positive relationships, emotional development, well-being and resilience to see how providing time helps a child through transitions.

The impact time can have on long term and short term effects is looked at on this thread http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?p=41372

Hope this helps a little

[benabunny1989]

Thank you this was really helpful :)