Question group

Transitions

Questions in this group:

Transitions How well do local authorities ensure continuity and stability of support for children during periods of structural change, such as local government reorganisation? What evidence is there that children’s experiences and outcomes are protected throughout transitions? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How does relational stability (for example across family, social workers, practitioners, carers, education and health professionals) affect children, young people and learners’ safety, wellbeing and engagement during transitions? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How do inconsistencies in data collection and sharing affect transitions? What does effective transitional safeguarding look like for young people moving into further education or leaving care? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions What impact will upcoming reforms (for example Family Help, fostering changes, supported accommodation and SEND reforms) have on transition planning and stability for children, young people and learners? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How effective are transition arrangements, when children and learners move between education or care settings, in making sure that needs are well understood? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How can schools, children’s social care providers and other agencies work together to prevent children from becoming missing from education during transitions, including during moves out of school or care? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How well do early years settings, schools and post-16 providers share information and collaborate to ensure continuity of support for vulnerable children and learners? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions What factors most strongly influence successful transitions? What contributes to learners becoming NEET during these transitions? Ofsted, 2026

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Transitions How effective are current processes for supporting children and young people through key educational transitions, including from home into early years settings, within early years and primary education, from primary to secondary school, from school to post-16 education or training and from post 16 to employment? Ofsted, 2026

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