Transition Planner
Planning for a school move, house move or new sibling, on what actually helps.
Of ten supports, the one that most reduces transition stress is being told early with a concrete description of what will happen — the other nine are downstream of the child knowing what is coming.
Transition Planner
Frequently asked
Is the Transition Planner free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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