A practical September settling-in support pack for EYFS, Reception, childminders and early primary practitioners.

This printable and editable pack helps adults gather family knowledge, observe early settling-in patterns, support separation, plan routines and transitions, record key person check-ins and agree next steps.

Included:

• Printable PDF version
• Editable Word version
• 15-page A4 practitioner pack
• Quick settling-in planner
• All About Me / What Helps Me profile
• Family starting point notes
• Separation support plan
• First-week observation sheet
• Key person check-in record
• Daily handover slips
• SEND / communication needs snapshot
• Routine and transition support plan
• Regulation and calm support plan
• Two-week settling-in review
• Practitioner reflection page
• Action plan

Useful for September starters, children moving rooms, Reception transition, childminder settling-in visits, key person records, SEND support conversations and family handover.

Supplied as both a printable PDF and editable Word document.

Please note: this resource supports professional judgement and record keeping. It does not replace safeguarding procedures, SEND assessment, health advice, statutory guidance or local policies.