Promoting Positive Transitions for Year 6’s to Secondary School

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Promoting Positive Transitions for Year 6’s to Secondary School

An Educational Psychology Service Webinar

By West Northants Council

Date and time

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:30 - 09:30 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

At this time of the academic year, we are aware that primary and secondary school staff are planning for the successful transfer of pupils from Year 6 to Year 7. Last year Northamptonshire EPS developed a four session programme to support this transfer which is specifically designed to be delivered by Year 6 Class Teachers. This programme recommends a range of activities with pupils including group discussion, written work and practical tasks. Through the programme the children are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and achievements and to capture their important memories of primary school. The sense of loss they may experience in leaving their friends, staff and the familiarity of their previous school is normalised alongside their worries and the sense of excitement they may feel about starting a new school. The implications and effects of COVID 19 are recognised too. Coping strategies are explored and the children are encouraged to find out facts about their new secondary school and to identify a network of support to reduce their potential anxieties. The webinar explains the rationale behind the programme, psychoeducational information and lesson content.

Aim:

  • To understand the theoretical underpinnings of the programme
  • Provide staff with knowledge and skills to deliver the programme to support their students in having a successful transition

Please note:

  • Places are limited to 25, and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
  • When booking, please ensure that you provide the name of the member of staff who will be attending the training, and an email address that they have regular access to.
  • Resources will be shared prior to webinar via email.
  • Those attending the training may wish to have access to two devices, so that they can participate in the webinar and access resources

If you have any questions, please contact us at:

VLAdmin.NCC@westnorthants.gov.uk

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