Webinar 2: Wednesday, May 14th - 7pm - 8.30pm Facilitator: Fiona Giblin, DCU This second webinar of the series builds upon the various transition activities introduced in the first webinar by focusing on a whole school approach to implementation. With an emphasis on the leadership and management of highly effective practice in primary schools, Fiona will guide teachers/school leaders to develop a policy outline to include procedures and collaborative practices to facilitate and promote continuity and coherence in young children’s learning and experiences from preschool to primary.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will be enabled to develop expertise and a greater understanding of national policies that focus on the transition from preschool to primary school

• Participants will be equipped to engage with templates, tools and practices useful for the transfer of information throughout the transitions process

• Participants will be enabled to develop a comprehensive understanding of key skills, knowledge and dispositions that support children during this transition and the role of play, curriculum, and pedagogy throughout.

• Upon completion of this webinar series, participants will be prepared to address the challenges associated with navigating roles, responsibilities, and relationships to best support the child within the transitions process