EYFS Home visits

EYFS Guide -The Importance of Home Visits

Transition into the EYFS

As the start of the new school year approaches Reception teachers will be getting ready to welcome and settle in their new class.  This is such an important time as the transition into Reception should be a positive and exciting beginning for children on the start of their school and learning journey.

Home visits play an important part in ensuring this new transition is a smooth and supportive time for children.  Home visits are not statutory however they do reflect good EYFS practice and provide an important initial link for positive parental interactions.

Continuity of experience

Children often act differently in their home environment and this gives teachers a good insight into the child and an understanding of their interests and development.  It also enables children to have a chance to get to know their teacher on a one to one basis and begin to establish a relationship.  This can help to reduce anxiety about starting school and also the child will have a familiar face on their first day.

Parental Involvement in the EYFS

The visits also provide Parents with an opportunity to speak about any particular needs their chid may have.  A lot of Parents aren’t comfortable to do this in a big welcome meeting or when they first meet the new teacher in a school environment.  Home visits act as a way of opening up lines of communication between home and school.

Home visits also provide the ideal opportunity for discussing with Parents the schools transition procedures and arrangements.   Lunch, play times and support systems that need to be put into place can be talked about.

Developing Home/School Links in the EYFS

Home visits and developing those vital links of communication with the home and establishing relationships with children and family members ensure the transition to school is a happy one.  Smooth transition enables a positive start to the school year for children, Parents and teachers alike.  The sooner children are settled and relaxed in their learning environment their love and zest for learning will begin and develop.

If you have any concerns about transition or need help to develop your EYFS provision please get in touch.

"I am very passionate about enabling EYFS Practitioners to have all the skills needed to ensure all children reach their full potential. "
Cathy Renwood Early Years Consultant
Cathy Renwood
Early Years Consultant
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