Primary to Secondary Transition Planner
The single hardest transition in most school systems, planned across the year rather than in the final fortnight.
Attainment commonly dips after the move to secondary and most pupils recover, and across ten planning stages what predicts a smooth start is logistical competence — bag, timetable, route, money, locker — rather than academic readiness.
Primary to Secondary Transition Planner
Frequently asked
Do children fall behind after moving to secondary school?
A dip in attainment after transition is a well-documented pattern and most pupils recover within the first year. What is more predictive of a difficult transition is social and logistical rather than academic.
What is an enhanced transition?
Additional visits, a named adult, a one-page profile and sometimes a phased start, arranged for pupils with SEND, medical needs or a difficult history. It is routinely available and rarely offered unprompted, so it is worth asking for.
What should parents actually do?
Check what information is being transferred and to whom, practise the logistics at home, and put a six-week check-in in the calendar before the summer starts.
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