One of the most important aspects in a young child’s life is the transition from home to school. At AHI, we respect each child’s needs and promote this through an individual settling in process.
Adapting is ne
ver easy, therefor it is crucial that each child has the necessary time to build a relationship of trust with their key person/ class teacher. As each child is unique, they conclude their transition period at their own pace. This process is aided through constant communication and trust between parents and AHI.
During the first week of the settling in period, especially in Nursery and Preschool, we have prepared a variety of fun filled activities, both indoors and outdoors. This is fundamental in giving each child the opportunity to experience all areas of their new learning environment. We believe that together we can help and guide each child on an adventurous and creative learning path.
There will be ups and downs, so care and attention is key. Listening to children and 
understanding the issue is imperative so that a child can overcome this type of situation.
Personal, social and emotional development are three of the most important elements AHI works on. Whether it is learning how to play with a peer or gaining autonomy, AHI will help a child to improve any aspect which they may have a hard time with. Adapting and transition periods do not finish there. As a child progresses, he or she will come across other issues.
The challenges of starting the second and third year of school.
As well as getting used to a new classroom, a new teacher, and potentially new classmates – challenges that children face at the start of every school year – there’s a whole new set of skills that they’re expected to master in Yea
r 1.
For many children, the biggest challenge is that they’re expected to spend a lot more time sitting still and paying attention. The level of work also becomes harder. ‘There’s more focus on formal skills like reading, writing and numeracy.
Children often miss the ‘freedom ‘that they previously had, they are worried about not being able to play with their friends, and not knowing the words in their reading books. Sometimes they just really miss being able to run around and let off steam, or playing with their favourite toy.
Continuity of routines is important too. For example, following a similar daily timetable in both Reception and Year 1, where activities like circle time, break and assembly happen at the same times, can help children feel more settled.
Every child is different and we believe that with our support, a child can overcome pretty much everything.
Early Years Department & Year 1
