Research School Network: Tackling Transitions A Yorkshire and the Humber Blog Series
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Tackling Transitions
A Yorkshire and the Humber Blog Series
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This week the Yorkshire and Humber Research Schools have been exploring the theme of transition. Transition points in schools can be associated with a dip in attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
According to the EEF, reasons for this, include: • lack of curriculum continuity and difficulties adapting to academic challenges; • lack of familiarity with school systems, routines and expectations; and • issues with developing healthy peer networks.
Each of our Research Schools has explored the challenge from a different perspective. Read all of the blogs below.
North Yorkshire Coast Research School
Making the transition from Reception to Year 1: Continuing Continuous Provision
Katherine Milner, Mathematics Evidence Lead and Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub specialist, looks at continuous provision.
If pupils feel confident in the classroom this will go a long way to making them feel content at their new school.
Exchange Research School
A Place in Special School – The Final Hurdle?
Julie Watson, leader of Early Years in a special school for severe learning difficulties, on tackling the transition from mainstream to special school.
Increased dialogue between individual schools can only work to support our most vulnerable learners, helping them to have a positive transition, and preparing them to thrive in their new setting.
Great Heights Research School
Nurturing Growth: planting seeds that enable the most vulnerable pupils to thrive
Nicole Guy, Personal Development and Wellbeing Coach, shares Insights from Partner Provision, an alternative education provider for young people with health, SEMH and medical needs.
With the right support, guidance, and understanding, we can transform transition from a period of anxiety into a powerful opportunity for self-discovery and success.
Bradford Research School
Carly Teale, Head of College, and Laura Ainscow-Gorst, Lead Assistant Principal, from Dixons Sixth Form Academy, share how they help students to adapt to the academic challenges of Post-16,
