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Council opening hours throughout Christmas

Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.

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Transition

Transition Toolkit (PDF 1.2MB)

A Year of Transition - Pre School (PDF 132KB)

A Year of Transition - Reception (PDF 119KB)

Transition Support for All (PDF 112KB)

Information to Share Template (WORD 165KB)

Transition Support Plan (WORD 53KB)

My Early Years Transition Support Plan (PDF 119KB)

Points to Consider when Supporting Enhanced Transitions (WORD 13MB)

Developing Independence and Resilience (PDF 485KB)

Preparing Children for Reception - Useful Skills (PDF 432KB)

Transition Ideas for Parents (PDF 382KB)

Transition to School EYs (PDF 350KB)

Transition to School (PDF 139KB)

Transition from Reception to Year 1 (PDF 3.5MB)

Transition Setting to Setting (WORD 149KB)

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