This Managing Transitions in the Early Years online course covers the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 - Understanding the potential effects of transitions and significant events in the life of children
• Session 2 - Short term and long term effects of transitions and significant events in the lives of children
• Session 3 - Preparing and supporting children for transitions and significant events  
• Sessions 4 - Positive relationships 
• End of course assessment.

This Managing Transitions in the Early Years online course is suitable for the following:

• Childminders
• Practitioners
• Parents
• Adults who are interested in managing transitions in the early years.

The aims of this Managing Transitions in the Early Years online course are to:

• Highlight the importance of effectively managing transitions in early years settings.
• Provide necessary knowledge and skills to support children and families during transitional periods.
• Create nurturing and inclusive environments that facilitate smooth transitions for children.

This Managing Transitions in the Early Years online course will:

• Explore the potential effects of transitions and significant events in the life of children.
• Examine the short-term and long-term effects of a range of transitions and significant events in the lives of children.
• Establish ways to prepare and support children for transitions and significant events.
• Discuss the positive relationships in managing transitions in the early years.

On completion of this Managing Transitions in the Early Years online course, you will be able to:

• Identify the effects of transitions and significant changes in the lives of children.
• Analyse the short-term and long-term effects of a range of transitions and significant events in a child’s development.
• Support children in the early years during transitions.
• Develop a positive relationship in managing transitions in the early years.