ELC - P1 Transition 

If your child is joining us at Wee Brae our complex needs provision, you will find additional information here - https://burnbrae.midlothian.education/school-information/wee-brae

We hope you enjoy our Midmouse and Oakley story. At the end of the book you can meet your new teacher, find out more about them and listen to a story by clicking the 'storytime' links. 

Transition 2026/27 Letter 1 - 

We are delighted that your child will be joining Primary One in Burnbrae in August 2026.  For some of you this will be your first experience of Burnbrae Primary, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your family. We look forward to working with you all. Moving on from an early years setting to school is a very important milestone for your child and we want to work with you to ensure that the transition is smooth for all. Our aim is for you to feel confident and secure about what lies ahead and this will in turn help children to be happy and relaxed. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch either by email Burnbrae.ps@midlothian.gov.uk or by calling the school office on 0131 392 1934.

 Our transition to P1 consists of a number of elements - 

• An intergenerational community transition project ‘Mid Mouse’.

• Online stories you can listen to at home from staff and a Burnbrae Oakley story to read at home 

• Planned opportunities to visit Burnbrae Primary and join P1 for play

• In person presentations  for Parents/Carers

• Opportunities to ask questions in person,  via email or telephone call

ELC staff will let you know if your child has  been identified for an enhanced transition and please note, this could  look different for each child based on needs and will include - 

• Social story,  familiar visuals, song signifiers and communications supports  if required

• Where possible, P1 staff will visit the ELC to play and meet your child while they are engaged in an area of their own interest

• Support from key ELC staff when settling in term 1 

• Appropriate paperwork such as Midlothian Learner Plan and one page document shared 

• An opportunity  to explore the space as a family with fewer children attending this visit 

• An optional visit on one of the August inservice days

Key dates - 

If your child attends a partnership or another Midlothian ELC you are welcome to join us on the dates which suit you best. Please call or email the office to let us know when you are coming and who will be attending to support your child.  We completely understand if you are unable to attend all the dates provided.

Useful Links for Parents/Carers 

Getting ready for school
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
Burnbrae Uniform
Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
Virtual tours of schools – open the map of Midlothian then select your high school catchment area to find your primary or secondary school tour
Education Scotland Thinglink