Why you need an effective transition process
The transition from primary to secondary school can be daunting for many pupils, as it's a significant change, often from a smaller setting with a few trusted adults to a much bigger school with far more staff.
An effective transition process will help you:
- Support pupils to maintain their attainment and engagement in lessons
- Provide a supportive environment that encourages friendships and discourages bullying
- Reduce poor behaviour
- Prevent the attendance drop-off that can happen in the transition from year 6 to year 7. You can read more about this in our article on how to develop an attendance strategy
For pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the transition process is more complex. Find further guidance in our other article.
Below you'll find advice on the areas that the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) recommends focusing on through transitions, which are:
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