1.1 Explain how the Early Years Practitioner supports children to prepare for school

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Unit: EYP 14: Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Learning outcome: 1. Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner during transition to school
Assessment criteria: 1.1 Explain how the Early Years Practitioner supports children to prepare for school

• An Early Years Practitioner can support children to prepare school in several ways, including:
  • Providing reassurance and information about the transition to children and parents/carers
  • Discussing feelings about the transition and what to expects in a one-to-one or group setting
  • Facilitating visits from teachers or visits to the school
  • Telling stories, roleplay or small world play relating to the transition
  • Ensuring the school has information about each child, including their level of development, interests and any special educational needs