Transitions
The Birmingham Transition Approach
Since September 2021, professionals committed to improving children's outcomes through a consistent transition approach have been meeting to develop the "Birmingham Transition Approach".
Developed with children's outcomes at the centre of the process, the Transition Approach also meets the needs of children's families and the professionals working with them.
Transition Resources
Free resources are available to help parents and providers with positive transitions. They can be downloaded below.
Ready, Steady, Reception
The Early Years Developing Local Provision project (DLP) builds on the work of the Birmingham Transition Approach to support positive transitions for children into reception classes.
Early Years practitioners from across the sector have worked collaboratively to develop resources for settings and parents around transition.
Parent resources are also available to download in several languages. See translated resources
See more Ready, Steady, Reception Resources
There are resources relating to Physical Skills, Language and Listening Skills and Personal, Social & Emotional Skills. See the pages below for more.
Events and CPD
You can book onto our free CPD events related to transition. Find out more and book below.
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Kings Heath Cricket Club, B14 6DT
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: St Barnabus Church Centre, B23 6SY
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Mackadown Sports & Social Club, B33 0JG
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Shenley Court Hall, B29 4ED
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: The Trinity Centre, B72 1TF
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Edgbaston Community Centre, B15 2HU
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Mackadown Sports & Social Club, B33 0JG
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: The Signing Tree, B16 8SZ
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Shenley Court Hall, B29 4ED
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Lea Hall Allotments & Institute, B20 2AP

