The contributors of this book seek to find how children cope with transition from home to the first settings of their education and whether there are ways in which professionals can better support and empower children in transition. Educators and policy makers must pay close attention to young children's ever-evolving learning experiences. "Transitions in the Early Years" assists the reader in this task and provides further observation and analysis for all those interested in this growing area of concern.

1. The Wider Context: An International Overview of Transition Issues 2. The Importance of Social Adjustment for Future Success 3. From Home to Childcare: Challenges for Mothers, Teachers and Children 4. Communication and Continuity in the Transition from Kindergarten to School 5. Co-constructing Transition to School by Children, Parents and Teachers 6. Parents' Views of Transition to School and their Influence on its Content 7. Teachers' Perspectives on Children as Learners in the Transition to School 8. Perspectives on Children as Learners in the Transition to School 9. Planning Transition Programmes 10. Empowering Children for Transitions 11. Transitions Without School 12. Conclusion

Hilary Fabian, Aline-Wendy Dunlop