ABSTRACT

Focusing on the move from primary to secondary school, this book aims to help teachers and school managers to recognize and deal with the often traumatic effects that this transition has on young people's lives. The book: * explores the links between primary and secondary curricula * offers specific advice on how to meet the needs of children in transition * provides materials for investigating transition which will enable schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses in their approach.

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction: principles and issues

chapter 2|6 pages

Pupils and parents in transition

chapter 3|13 pages

Curriculum continuity and progression

chapter 5|11 pages

Transfer of information

chapter 7|26 pages

What is happening in your school?

chapter 8|13 pages

Collaborative networks for continuity