Pupil health and wellbeing
Pupil transitions and pastoral systems
4 articles- Primary to secondary transition: features of an effective programmeUnderstand the key ingredients for a successful transition programme and see how other primary and secondary schools have helped pupils get ready for the jump to year 7.
- Transition: reception to year 1Find out how EYFS practitioners and year 1 teachers should work together, and see strategies to smooth pupils' transition from reception to year 1.
- Transition to secondary school: pupils with SENWhether you're a feeder or receiver school, understand your responsibilities when planning for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) moving from primary to secondary school. Plus, find out what you can do to help the transition go smoothly.
Pupil wellbeing
10 articles- Fasting during Ramadan: supporting pupilsUnderstand what you can do and adaptations your school can make to support those pupils fasting during Ramadan, including during exams.
- How to build a positive mental health culture for pupilsFind advice on how to build a whole-school culture of positive pupil mental health and wellbeing into all aspects of school life.
- Keeping the cost down this holiday seasonSee ideas on how to keep celebrations inclusive and sustainable for pupils, families and staff who might be struggling financially at this time of year. Use our template letter to reassure parents that you're doing everything you can to reduce the cost of celebrations in school.
School meals and FSM
3 articles- Free school meals (FSM): who's eligible?Find out the eligibility criteria for free school meals (FSM), and learn about the transitional protections in place during the Universal Credit rollout period.
- Making school meals more sustainable: case studyFind out the simple steps an award-winning school has taken towards making its school meals more sustainable, with advice on how you can do the same.
- Natasha's Law and school food standards: requirementsGet to grips with Natasha's Law and allergen labelling requirements, including what's good practice for cake sales. Plus, understand what the food standards are, when your school has to follow them and how you can check that you're compliant.