Supporting a Positive Transition from Primary into Secondary School

Course overview

A successful transition from primary to secondary can have a positive impact on a young person’s experience of school and learning for many years to come.  While the new stage of life in Year 7 can be an exciting period for many, for others it can bring about feelings of uncertainty or anxiety. And given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education, most children will have missed out on almost two years of socialising with teachers and peers at primary school, impacting their social development. That’s why it’s essential that children are well supported and prepared for this major milestone.

So how can primary schools prepare young people for this significant transition?

‘Supporting a positive transition from primary into secondary school’ is a two-hour virtual session designed for Thrive childhood practitioners. Providing the underpinning theory on why strong transitions are essential to support children and young people in their development, the course equips you with essential skills and knowledge and deepens your understanding of what high quality transition looks like.

Actionable insights, tips, and techniques

By the end of this two-hour session, you’ll understand how to:

• Recognise a strong, high-quality transition
• Develop an effective transition plan which supports children, parents, and staff
• Apply Thrive theory to support children to manage this big transition
• Apply actionable tips and guidance right away
• Advise wider staff teams how to support children to feel less anxious about transition
• Support all staff to share knowledge and skills across the organisation, promoting staff cooperation and information sharing.

Suitable for

Thrive Licensed Practitioners.