13. Talking transition across the key stages
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Helen Prince talks to Emily Weston about the key role teachers can play in bridging the word gap at transition. Emily discusses her experience of moving from being a primary teacher to a transition role at a secondary school. She offers tips for improving transition from Year 6 to Year 7, for teachers and parents, and has some good advice for NQTs.
Emily Weston is a KS2/3 Transition teacher, blogger and founder of #TeacherSelfCareSunday on Twitter. She tweets at @primaryteachew
Further reading and support:
- Emily kindly shares some of her ‘Year 7 ready’ transition resources.
- The 3 Cs for a successful transition to secondary school. Emily Weston shares her top tips on the Oxford Education Blog.
- Download the Oxford Language Report 2020: Bridging the Word Gap at Transition.
- Access free support and resources to support students as they transition from Year 6 to Year 7.