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Guidance for a successful primary to secondary transition

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Guidance for a successful primary to secondary transition

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Discover a wide range of tools, resources, guides and learning opportunities around supporting young people aged 16-25.

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A guide to support the Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Process for SEND Learners

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Growing up in Northumberland- Preparing for Adulthood

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Growing up in Northumberland- Preparing for Adulthood

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Our SEND Local Offer consists of a series of supported education courses for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) learners, aged 16-25 years, and those who need extra support to progress to the next level of learning, or achievable steps into the world of work or volunteering.

Your pathways to adulthood

We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all SEN(D) learners. The curriculum offer is to ensure our learners develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to prepare each learner for their life beyond education.

Explore all of our SEND learning opportunities for young people aged 16-24 years by downloading the brochure here, or by clicking the image of the front cover on the left.

You can also explore each pathway and download the course information sheets below.

Pathway to Personal Progress (Foundation Life Skills)

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Promoting Independence (Developing Life Skills)

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Skills for Working Life (Securing Life Skills)

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Pre-Internships to boost confidence and work-ready skills to enable learners to progress to a full Supported Internship.

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Supported Internships (for 16-25 year olds with an EHCP)

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We provide support to help learners into:

Apprenticeship opportunities or

Further Education or

Employment

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission would like to hear your views about the support that you get and how it is helping you. Click here to complete the online survey.

Your views will help inspectors understand your experience of SEND arrangements.

The survey will close at 9am on 3rd February.

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Our SEND Local Offer | Northumberland Skills

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Explore the wide range of learning opportunities for learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) from Northumberland Skills.

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Connect to Work provides a specific form of support targeted to ensure people with disabilities and/or specific health conditions receive the right support at the right time, based on their individual circumstances.

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Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.

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More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.

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Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

Please be aware that this form isn't a mental health support service. If you or a young person you work with is in crisis right now and wants to talk to someone urgently, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

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Transitioning to further education | Resources

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Advice and practical tips to support school staff in preparing their students for the transition from school to university or further education.

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Free Internships Work Conference (online)- NDTi

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Free Internships Work Conference (online)- NDTi

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Join the free online Internships Work Conference 2026 on 24 February to celebrate supported internships and hear real stories, practical insights and the latest learning.

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Amazing Apprenticeships- Quick Read Guides

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Amazing Apprenticeships- Quick Read Guides

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Rapid Read Bundle: Quick Read Guides - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Explore this rapid read bundle to expand your knowledge of apprenticeships and other vocational routes.

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Classroom Challenge Collection - Amazing Apprenticeships

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These interactive resources are perfect for primary, secondary, SEND, and home-educated settings. Whether digital or screen-free, at home or in the classroom, these flexible year-round resources will spark curiosity and open young people's eyes to apprenticeships.

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Enhancing Transition Skills - Growth Mindset Activity

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Enhancing Transition Skills - Growth Mindset Activity

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Profile to share advice and ideas with staff who will be working with the child in the future

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Profile to share advice and ideas with staff who will be working with the child in the future

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A separate padlet developed by Northumberland Early Years Team

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Feedback from parent/carers, children young people and schools (with narration)

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Feedback from parent/carers, children young people and schools (with narration)

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Resilience building in children and young people

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Resilience building in children and young people

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Coping with transition through school into adulthood

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Coping with transition through school into adulthood

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Hear about the experiences of one young person coping with change in school through to employment

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A focus on transitions for SEND pupils by Loraine Peterson

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In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE to discuss how schools can support transition from primary to secondary school.

Lorraine Petersen OBE. Lorraine is an educational consultant with 25 years of experience working in schools and since 2004 has been supporting Special Needs in a variety of ways, as the CEO of NASEN and as a consultant, director of a teaching school alliance and Governor. Lorraine has received numerous awards for her work, including her OBE.

A significant number of young people, especially those identified with SEND will encounter difficulties in the transition to a new school if not properly supported. During this session Lorraine will give practical examples of how to manage transition from primary to secondary school.

The number of pupils who are either excluded or are not in school due to anxiety is rising in Years 7 and 8. This is often due to a poor transition process for these pupils moving from primary to secondary.

For transition to work effectively, it needs to be a partnership between the primary school, secondary school, parents and carers and the pupil.

Useful Links

100 Ideas for Primary teachers - transition to Secondary School - Bloomsbury Press - https://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Ideas-Primary-Teachers-Transition/dp/1472910702#ace-g0832847424

Nasen mini-guide - Transition - https://nasen.org.uk/uploads/assets/d120f943-7f8b-48c6-bc5b0d2ab448c54d/transition.pdf

For more podcast episodes from the SENDcast click below... https://sendcast.wpengine.com/sendcast-episodes/

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Supporting Transition from Primary to Secondary School for students with SEND from the SENDcast

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In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE to discuss how schools can support transition from primary to secondary school. Lorraine Petersen OBE.

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Leaving school? There’s lots of support out there, but we know it can be tricky to find information you need, at the right time.

You might find some of this useful now, and some later. Bookmark the page and explore in your own time.

What next?

You might have a clear idea of what you want to do next or you might need to think a bit more, and that's okay.

How's it going?

Make sure you look after your own mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing, as well as that of others.

Money matters

Earning, spending, saving, bills, food, fun - there’s lots to think about when it comes to managing your money. Get clued up to make the best choices.

Work and pay

Starting off in the world of work can feel daunting. Get prepared for a new job and know your rights in the workplace.

Moving out

Moving to a new place can be exciting and stressful. We’ve got a basic overview and some practical tips to help you start out.

Get involved

There are many ways to make your voice heard, gain new experiences, connect with others and follow your passions.

Know your rights

Everyone has human rights – including children and young people - to live a safe, healthy and happy life. Get to know your legal responsibilities too.

Other helpful support

Young Person's Guarantee

The School Leavers Toolkit is brought to you by the Young Person's Guarantee.

Find out more

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Learn more about yourself, explore your options and find the career that's right for you.

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Key Training Models for Wellbeing Return to Education

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Key Training Models for Wellbeing Return to Education

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Change is a normal part of life and can provide opportunities for children and young people to develop their resilience.

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Transition for pupils working with EOTAS & EWS

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Transition for pupils working with EOTAS & EWS

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Early Years and the Transition to School Webinar | Anna Freud 

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Early Years and the Transition to School Webinar | Anna Freud 

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Early Years and the Transition to School

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Tips for helping your child prepare for Secondary School

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Tips for helping your child prepare for Secondary School

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Top tips for transition - Parents and Teachers

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Top tips for transition - Parents and Teachers

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Autism Education Trust Information Booklet

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Autism Education Trust Information Booklet

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Anna Freud - Guidance booklet for parents and carers

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Anna Freud - Guidance booklet for parents and carers

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Preparing your child practically - BBC Bitesize (Video and Tips)

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Preparing your child practically - BBC Bitesize (Video and Tips)

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Preparing your child practically for secondary school - BBC Bitesize (Video and Tips)

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Tips that can help you and your child prepare practically.

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Preparing your child emotionally - BBC Bitesize

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Preparing your child emotionally - BBC Bitesize

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Preparing your child emotionally - BBC Bitesize

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7.2K views · 15 reactions | How can you emotionally prepare your child for secondary school? BBC Bitesize turned to parents for advice on making the move stress-free. #StartingSecondarySchool bbc.in/2UUyqEE | mumsnet.com

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How can you emotionally prepare your child for secondary school? BBC Bitesize turned to parents for advice on making the move stress-free. #StartingSecondarySchool bbc.in/2UUyqEE

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The National Autistic Society - Strategies and Support for Transitions

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The National Autistic Society - Strategies and Support for Transitions

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The National Autistic Society - Strategies and Support for Transitions

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Moving between different stages of life, such as school, college and work, is especially hard if you find change difficult, as many autistic people do. This section provides advice about strategies and support that can help.

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Your Internet Explorer 11 browser is not supported by this site. Please upgrade to a recent browser for the best experience. Moving between different stages of life, such as school, college and work, is especially hard if you find change difficult, as many autistic people do.

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Transition to employment toolkit - Ambitious about Autism

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Transition to employment toolkit - Ambitious about Autism

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Info: Planning a Transition to Secondary School - SMIRA

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SELECTIVE MUTISM INFORMATION & RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1022673 PARENT AUTHORED ADVICE Subject: Planning a Transition to Secondary School Transition planning is a very important necessity that needs to be given adequate time and thought. A change of school or class needs to be well prepared for, to reduce anxiety levels and to pave […]

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Discuss the small steps programme that will be in place from September, has a new keyworker been allocated?

7. It may be useful to lend a copy of my book 'Understanding Selective Mutism: A Beginner's Guide' to the new teacher and class staff. This book is a concise 30 page guide that allows the reader to gain a quick understanding of selective mutism, to avoid any misconceptions. You can find the book .

12. For more tips, download our free transition top tips sheet

If you would like to discuss your child's specific situation in more detail, contact us to book an Online Session with one of our Selective Mutism therapists.

Discuss the small steps programme that will be in place from September, has a new keyworker been allocated?

7. It may be useful to lend a copy of my book 'Understanding Selective Mutism: A Beginner's Guide' to the new teacher and class staff. This book is a concise 30 page guide that allows the reader to gain a quick understanding of selective mutism, to avoid any misconceptions. You can find the book .

12. For more tips, download our free transition top tips sheet

If you would like to discuss your child's specific situation in more detail, contact us to book an Online Session with one of our Selective Mutism therapists.

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Selective Mutism: How to manage a transition to a new class

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As we approach the end of the academic year, I have had a lot of parents asking me about how to manage the crucial 'transition'. We know that moving to a new class, year or school is a challenging time for all children, but even more so for children with selective mutism.

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Key factors to consider in transition planning

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How to support Children with SEND with Transitions across the age range

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How to support Children with SEND with Transitions across the age range

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Managing unexpected endings and transitions

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Managing unexpected endings and transitions

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Advice from the Anna Freud Centre

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One Page Profiles can be used by all pupils as a way of helping staff get to know them.
They can also be used by staff to help pupils familiarise with them.

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Our range of One Page Profiles are based on work done by Helen Sanderson Associates. Each profile captures all of the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper. They assist us in building better relationships and allow us to recognise our strengths and how we can be supported by those around us.

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Workbook: Going to my new class in September

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Workbook: Going to my new class in September

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Year 7 Staff activities (suitable for Y5 / y9 middle / high school transfers too)

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Year 7 Staff activities (suitable for Y5 / y9 middle / high school transfers too)

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Activities for Y7 staff prior to welcoming new Y7s

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Transition Workbook: Primary to Secondary School

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Transition Workbook: Primary to Secondary School

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Suitable for children with ASD / SEND

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Digital stories are short videos that show who the child is, including their strengths and preferences.
They can be used to support transitions and help new settings learn about children.

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We understand that current circumstances mean that the normal processes and procedures used to support transitions are not possible at the moment.

We think that digital stories might be one way you can help new settings learn about children before they transition in September.

As a result we've created some short videos and resources that you can use to learn about digital stories and how they can be used to support transitions.

We hope you find these resources helpful, and would love to hear from you if you do use digital stories to support this year's transitions.

Best of luck!

The ACoRNS team

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We understand that current circumstances mean that the normal processes and procedures used to support transitions are not possible at the moment. We think that digital stories might be one way you can help new settings learn about children before they transition in September.

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Transition to secondary school resources (Young Minds)

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Transition to secondary school resources (Young Minds)

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Editable Transition Booklet from Primary to Secondary

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Editable Transition Booklet from Primary to Secondary

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A focus on transitions for SEND pupils by Loraine Peterson

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In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE to discuss how schools can support transition from primary to secondary school.

Lorraine Petersen OBE. Lorraine is an educational consultant with 25 years of experience working in schools and since 2004 has been supporting Special Needs in a variety of ways, as the CEO of NASEN and as a consultant, director of a teaching school alliance and Governor. Lorraine has received numerous awards for her work, including her OBE.

A significant number of young people, especially those identified with SEND will encounter difficulties in the transition to a new school if not properly supported. During this session Lorraine will give practical examples of how to manage transition from primary to secondary school.

The number of pupils who are either excluded or are not in school due to anxiety is rising in Years 7 and 8. This is often due to a poor transition process for these pupils moving from primary to secondary.

For transition to work effectively, it needs to be a partnership between the primary school, secondary school, parents and carers and the pupil.

Useful Links

100 Ideas for Primary teachers - transition to Secondary School - Bloomsbury Press - https://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Ideas-Primary-Teachers-Transition/dp/1472910702#ace-g0832847424

Nasen mini-guide - Transition - https://nasen.org.uk/uploads/assets/d120f943-7f8b-48c6-bc5b0d2ab448c54d/transition.pdf

For more podcast episodes from the SENDcast click below... https://sendcast.wpengine.com/sendcast-episodes/

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Supporting Transition from Primary to Secondary School for students with SEND from the SENDcast

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In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE to discuss how schools can support transition from primary to secondary school. Lorraine Petersen OBE.

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Key Skills for secondary school: Things you can learn before you go

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Key Skills for secondary school: Things you can learn before you go

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How can early years workers help children manage the transition back to nursery?

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How can early years workers help children manage the transition back to nursery?

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Guiding learners using EAL through the school transition process - Guidance

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Guiding learners using EAL through the school transition process - Guidance

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Guiding Learners using EAL Through the School Transition Process- Webinar

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Guiding Learners using EAL Through the School Transition Process- Webinar

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Guiding Learners Using EAL Through the School Transition Process (Webinar)

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Parents and Carers' Guide to Apprenticeships

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Parents and Carers' Guide to Apprenticeships

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A framework supporting schools to evaluate pupils’ sense of belonging- a key driver for attendance and achievement-structured around influencing factors, including transitions (p.28).

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An audit to identify strengths, development areas, and next steps (see pages.18–19 for transitions focus).

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Class Session 1 - Transition to Secondary

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Class Session 1 - Transition to Secondary

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Class Session 2 - Transition to Secondary

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Class Session 2 - Transition to Secondary

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Moving up! Activity 4: Identifying Strengths and Goals

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Moving up! Activity 4: Identifying Strengths and Goals