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Transition
Oversee successful transitions is no picnic, and this list of resources will help you assess readiness and guide pupils through the difficulties of change.
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This year SENCOs need to think creatively about transition preparation for pupils with SEND. Natalie Packer shares suggestions for making it work
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Give pupils a voice by providing Year 11 and Year 13 leavers with an exit survey to capture their experience of school. Josephine Smith provides example templates
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Making the transition from GCSE to A level study can be challenging for students. Bradley Busch reviews the research into how students, parents and schools can help bridge the gap
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Verity Jones shows how pupils in KS2 and 3 can use challenging texts to stimulate high quality writing, using The Woman in White as an example
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Children attend UK boarding schools from abroad for many reasons and pupils from overseas offer diverse perspectives from around the world. Mike Lamb provides strategies to ensure pupils feel welcome and settle in quickly
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Ofsted’s report on Key Stage 3 found failures in transition and challenge across the curriculum. Owen Carter offers some positive examples of good practice
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Rebecca Ashton examines how the learning environment that pupils experience on entering their new schools in Year 7 affects their learning and wellbeing
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Transition from Year 6 to Year 7 can be a difficult time for all pupils, but particularly those with social and emotional needs. Rachael Faulkner talks through the transition year at The Trafalgar School
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How can we support early years children during their transition to Key Stage 1? Helen MR Hann outlines strategies for support
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Sometimes the move from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 means a move backwards for pupils. Dr Verity Jones shares tips and lessons learned about planning for high quality curriculum transitions