Talking Transitions

Project update

Talking Transitions will be evolving over the next few months, in line with the end of the ABSS grant funding in March 2025.

 

To learn more about ABSS programme changes beyond 31st March 2025, visit the Beyond ABSS webpage.

The Talking Transitions project aims to ensure that all children starting their journey to ‘Big school’ across the ABSS areas and Southend, experience as smooth a transition as possible.

 

Talking Transitions brings Early Years settings, Primary Schools and Family Centres together, to focus on children’s communication and language development and their emotional wellbeing through this important time.

 

City Family will continue to support parents, carers and their children in the community, with a focus on families being ready for school, with setting and school-based services fully co-ordinated and delivered by Southend City Council.

 

From 1st April 2025, if you have any questions or concerns around family services in Southend, please contact City Family’s Information and Guidance Service where their friendly Navigators will be able to assist you.

 

Call: 01702 844188
WhatsApp/Live Chat: 07507 242398
Email: yfsouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
or visit www.cityfamily.org.uk

 

Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 10:30am – 3:00pm

ABSS Stories of Impact Talking Transitions vlog

Nursery Manager Julie and parent Natasha open up about their Talking Transition journeys, and the benefits it has had for them, as well as the children who take part.

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