Effective Transition into Year One: A practical guide to creating a successful play-based learning environment
By (Author) Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Education
29th April 2025
2nd edition
United Kingdom
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Primary and middle schools
Pre-school and kindergarten
Teachers classroom resources and material
Early childhood care and education
Curriculum planning and development
Teacher training
Counselling and care of students
372.21
Paperback
128
Width 169mm, Height 244mm
'An essential resource for all Key Stage One teachers' Martin Burrett @ICTmagic, Editor of UKEd Magazine
This new edition of the bestselling Effective Transition into Year One is essential reading for all Reception and Year One teachers, presenting a clear and practical map for effective transition to support children's emotional, social and academic development.
Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg presents a clear map to support children as they move from the Early Years into Key Stage 1.
Having been involved in a number of transition projects that specifically focus on children's development throughout this period, Alistair draws upon years of experience in a wide range of settings. Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners to plan for and create an effective learning environment that promotes high levels of attainment in Year One based on the effective principles of EYFS practice, this new and updated edition should be in every Reception and Year One teacher's library.
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a leading Early Years educational consultant. Alistair was headteacher of a successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked as an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. Alistair is now the proud owner of ABC Does (abcdoes.com) and co-founder of the child development app My First Five Years (mffy.com). Alistair's bestselling books include Best Practice in the Early Years, Continuous Provision in the Early Years, Continuous Provision: The Skills, Getting Ready to Write and From Vacant to Engaged. Alistair blogs at ABCDoes.com and you can find him on social media @ABCDoes.