Whole school approach to transitions in schools

Where possible, curriculums should be planned in ways which bridge between transitions and support continuity. Here are some suggestions:

• Plan curriculum 'bridging projects' that begin in the last part of the summer term and continue in the first part of the autumn term
• Joint planning and joint moderation of work between key stages and year groups can help to develop greater curriculum continuity
• Setting holiday 'projects' on a theme can help to engage children and young people in learning throughout the summer break.

Read this Education Endowment Fund blog which explores how bridging projects can address a number of transition challenges.

Alternative provision, wraparound care etc

It is also important to consider how transitions are managed in and out of other provisions including after school clubs, wraparound care, managed moves or alternative provision placements such as SRBs. Drawing up an agreement, sharing individual child or young person plans and your school or setting's approach to transition can help with consistency.