For a successful transfer, children need practitioners who:
Give them time to become familiar with the idea of moving on, to talk about it, to absorb new information, to revisit and remember what went before, to adjust to the changes and to make mistakes without fear of judgement. (Wise practitioners know children need time for regression as much as consolidation.)
Listen to them to find out what worries or excites them about the move, how they would like the move to happen and when they are telling us they need help with things large and small.
Recognise the importance of attachment and emotional well-being and are able to recognise the needs of an individual child and their family in this respect.
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