Dr Kim Collett holds a PhD in Education and is an Associate Lecturer, researcher and advocate specialising in inclusive education and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Her passion for inclusion comes from her own experiences of being a child with a label of SEND and from navigating life as a neurodivergent and disabled parent in a neurodiverse household. Kim has worked in universities for over 15 years after her early career saw her working in the charity sec

Lucy Fox is an Assistant Headteacher and Head of Foundations in Coventry. She is an early years specialist and education writer with published work in TES, Schools Week, Early Years Educator and The Guardian. Lucy is passionate about protecting the joy of childhood and creating environments that meet children at their point of need through relationships, play and language rich practice. Transition begins before September Transition is often talked about in schools as a period

Bio: Michelle Windridge is the National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS, championing and supporting high-quality early years provision nationwide. With over 20 years’ experience in primary and early years education, she brings together classroom expertise, school leadership, and national strategic insight. She writes regularly for TES, Teach Early Years, and Early Years Educator Magazine, and contributes to higher education as an External Examiner for Primary Education S

Starting school is a major milestone for any child, and for many families, it brings a mix of excitement, pride, and worry. While some children stride into their new classrooms with confidence, others take longer to feel secure. If your child has started school but does not seem to be settling, you are not alone. Many children need more time, reassurance and support than we expect, and there are positive, practical steps you can take.

Bio: With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, I am Twinkl's National Lead for PVI Early Years Settings, Childminders, and Parents. I am deeply passionate about the well-being and development of babies and young children, particularly during their crucial first 1000 days. My career journey is diverse, encompassing roles as a local authority consultant, manager, university lecturer, school trustee, and early years advisor, as well as various positions with

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Bio: Melanie Grabowski is a recent graduate of the MA Education with Montessori program at Anglia Ruskin University. She has been...