https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy Aaliyah Parke en-us 2020-06-18 15:06:47 UTC 2025-10-02 22:11:24 UTC hello@padlet.com aparke020 https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633559971 There are different types of transitions which might affect a Childs development. A child would SEND might have additional types of transitions which can cause them stress. These transitions might cause children with SEND to react in a different ways, and they will need support from families, key persons and other professionals who work with them. if you are a key person for a child with additional needs you will need to be aware of Potential transition when the child:
- Starts to realise that they find something small more difficult than other children. 
-They will need to build a new relationship with a support worker which can be difficult as they do not know the person, during this time they may struggle with anxiety and stress.
-They will learn to come to terms with their chronic illness.
-has an accident or illness which has a long-term effects.

Realising that they find some things more difficult than other children.
When children realise that something is more difficult for them then all the children can have an affect on there emotional development. Situations like this may lead to feelings of frustration and distress. Children may need additional support and understanding to help them manage their feelings. This may depend on the area of need and its impact.
Building a new relationship with a support worker.
Not all children with send need a support worker. If they do have an individual support worker that comes to the setting, there may be a period of transition while the child and their support worker settle into their new relationship. In some cases, there may be problems between the child or their parents and the new support worker, which could affect the child and their development if the relationship is not positive.
Coming to terms with chronic illness.
Children who suffer with a chronic or long-term health condition might need to spend time in hospital and will need long-term medical care. This can cause different emotions to the child including distressing and frightening feelings, particularly if they are very young and treatment is painful. Parents and families will also need support from key persons and other professionals especially when a diagnosis is recent, this can help build a bond between the parents and the practitioner.
Having an accident or illness which has long-term effects.
When a child has had an accident or illness, the development can be affected in some ways.This might have a long-term effects, and the child will need to adjust to living with the condition or illness.


]]> 2020-06-19 13:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633559971 aparke020 https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633560356  Transition can be hard for babies and young children because they may have A strong attachment to parents or carers. In the first three or four years attachment is quite physical this is during the time that babies and young children move into nursery or reception.
When transitioning it may cause separation anxiety for the baby or young child, it is important for all practitioners to understand that if a parent or other primary attachment is not available to the child, they may show high levels of distress. This type of stress is called separation anxiety. This is why it is important for a child to have a key person, this can reduce the amount of stress built up during the time they are at nursery or school.
Babies and young children need to have an attachment or a special relationship with an adult if their parents are not with them, This prevents a child from becoming stressed and developing separation anxiety, this person is called a key person. It is important that before the child starts in early years setting that they have developed a relationship with their key worker. This will reduce stress on parents and the child on the first day.]]> 2020-06-19 13:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633560356 aparke020 https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633560679 The role of the key of the key person is to support children during transitions in order to prevent the child from becoming stressed. The most common transition for babies and young children is to start in the setting where the key person works. The process of helping children make this transition is called settling in. During this time the key person will build a relationship with the baby are young child so that when the parent leaves are, the child feel safe and happy. This is because the baby or child has made a substitute attachment from the parent or carer. As well as the carer helping children to settle in they also help children to adjust to other situations. For example;
Finding out and sharing information.
When a child first starts their transition the role of the key person is to find out as much information as possible. Knowing what is likely to happen, Who is involved and also when the transition is to take place or when it is appropriate to take place.
Agreeing a plan with parents.
All key persons must work alongside the parents. As a part of supporting children during transition, the key person may agree a plan with parents. This will be about arranging went to tell children what is about to change, or arranging a visit to a new setting. It is important to work with parents so that children do not get mixed messages and will also help the child to trust the key worker.
As a part of supporting children during transition, the key person may agree a plan with parents. This will be about arranging when to tell children what is about to change, or arranging a visit to a new setting. It is important to work with parents so the children do not get mixed messages and will also help the child to trust the key worker. 
Routines.
Routines are important in a child’s life to help them feel safe and emotionally secure. A routine is something that is predictable and recognisable for the child. If a child has a routine they will know what is going to happen and what is expected of them. When a child has a upheaval life,  The key person to try and keep routines in the setting going.
Visiting new places. 
All children can experience different transitions, some transitions occur when children go from an earlier setting to school or to a new childminder or early years setting. Before the Childs transitions it can help that they visit before they start, this can make the child feel Less anxious and more confident.
Reassuring and talking to children.
One of the ways in which the key person can help the children during transition is to reassure them. The key Person can reassure babies and toddlers by giving extra hugs and cuddles, for children who are talking, it may be about answering questions in a reassuring way or listening to how they feel.]]> 2020-06-19 13:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aparke020/gtx68x5n0jisvuvy/wish/633560679