“In an ELC setting there are several transitions we expect a child to manage: from home to the setting; person to person; setting to setting; outdoors to indoors and ultimately from ELC to Primary School. It is essential that all of these are handled sensitively, inclusively, and positively.” (Dunlop 2020)
Dumfries and Galloway Council recognise and believe, that positive transitions are significant for children’s personal, social and emotional well-being, cognitive development and achievements. We adopt a rights-based approach to transition, upholding the principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (updated March 2022).
The UNCRC sets out a comprehensive framework of rights and protections for children. Every child has the right to be heard, respected, and supported throughout the transition process. Our Transition Policy aims to uphold and to promote these rights ensuring that children’s individual circumstances and prior experiences are considered and respected.
As outlined in Realising the Ambition (2020) all transition should consider the five themes to ensure that they are positive and meaningful.
