Hi, a warm welcome to silkysteps.
If you research the
types of transitions that children are likely to experience you'll be able to see the potential effects that they might have where handled positively and the possible damage if handled poorly. If you've access to a
level 3 cypw handbook it'll also support this knowledge.
The
search page will help find existing threads where words from the assessment criteria are used, and an excellent read if you can borrow or loan it is
Understanding Transitions in the Early Years: Supporting Change through Attachment and Resilience
Transitions impact on a child's ability to naturally participate as the unfamiliarity of new or uncomfortable surroundings can be quite daunting, overwhelming and scary. For some these feelings are enough for them to withdraw completely from what's going on and potentially miss out on planning, in progress and spontaneous learning activities along with the social interactions that would otherwise support personal and emotional development and physical development where gross motor and fine motor movements are being explored. The reactions or response of adults to children during times of transition is crucial to their confidence and to their wanting to be where they are :)
Hth, enjoy the site xx