The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS 2017), describes school readiness as 'giving children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life'.

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At Hannah's Happy Days Childminding all children are given lots of support and development so that they are have a good start and are ready for the next stage of learning. The first few weeks when a child starts at the setting is a crucial time which can have large effect on their happiness in the setting later on. Happy Days recognise that all children are individuals and while some adjust well to the to the new setting and new routine others take longer to feel comfortable and secure. It is also recognised that the experience of settling into a new routine can be extremely overwhelming for some children especially if they have not yet spent much time separated from their primary caregivers. As mentioned in parent partnerships Happy Days work closely with parents and carers to form a partnership so that we can take necessary steps to ensure the transition into my setting goes as smoothly as possible. It is also common for a young child’s first experience of settling in to a new setting to effect how a child views future transitions, I therefore see it as vitaly important to ensure they settle well and develop necessary skills use when settling into future settings such as school.

Happy Days is committed to working in partnership with other settings and professionals.I am aware that children's care and learning is best supported when all adults who care for the child work together to meet their current needs and support them in their next steps. When working alongside other professionals Happy days always put the individual needs of the children first.

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The EYFS states that,

’Providers must enable a regular two way flow of information with parents and/or carers and between providers’.

 Taking this into account I will therefore endeavour to work in partnership with any other settings the children in my care attend or may start attending. Prior to this I ensure that I have permission from the child's parents/carers.