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EYFS Activities - Supporting SEND… Maintaining continuity

In a new series exploring supporting children with SEND as they go through transitions, Georgina Durrant suggests activities linked with the concepts of moving and continuity

Transitions can be really difficult for a lot of young children, especially for many with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Big changes often bring along big emotions, uncertainty and worries. For some children with SEND, changes to their routine can be particularly challenging and they will need more support. Starting school, nursery or even moving rooms in an early years setting can be one such example and it is really important we help children with these transitions.

Young children learn so much through play and therefore I wanted to share two play-based activities that you can do to help them adjust to the idea of starting school or moving rooms, alongside your other transition activities.

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