Secondary Transition Toolkit (Y5/Y6 to Y7)
The full pack for primary-to-secondary transition
Eight resources covering the secondary transition from every angle — parent guide, child prep pack, Y6 teacher's plan, handover form, anxious-children toolkit, summer bridging pack, friendship changes, and a primary-led transition simulation day. For Year 5/6 teachers, parents, and pastoral leads.
8 resources in this collection
Secondary Transition — Parent Guide (Y5/Y6)
What secondary school is actually like, how applications work, what to do across Year 5 and Year 6, and how to support an anxious child without amplifying the anxiety. Honest about the realities — including the bits secondary schools don't always advertise.
Secondary Transition — Child Prep Pack
Activities for the Year 6 child to do across summer term — what they'll need to know, fears to talk through, practical skills to practice. Designed to demystify secondary without scaremongering. Covers the journey, the timetable, lunchtime, lockers, friendships, and the 'getting lost on day one' fear.
Secondary Transition — Year 6 Teacher Pack
How a Year 6 teacher prepares the cohort for secondary across spring and summer term. Includes weekly themed lessons, classroom discussions, the 'we believe in you' framing, and how to handle the children whose anxiety is rising as July approaches. Pairs with the parent guide and child prep pack.
Secondary Transition — Anxious Children Toolkit
Specific strategies for the children who get genuinely anxious about secondary transition — far beyond normal nerves. Includes early-warning signs, conversation prompts, structured support plans, and when to escalate to specialist support. For Y6 teachers, SENDCos, and pastoral leads.
Friendship Changes in Year 6/7 — Article and Activity
An honest pack about friendship changes during transition. Some primary friendships continue; some don't. New friendships form. The pack helps children process this without shame, and helps adults talk about it without minimising. Includes a class activity, parent guide, and self-reflection prompts.
Secondary Transition — Summer Holiday Bridging Pack
Activities for the long summer break between primary and secondary. Designed to keep the child connected to learning without piling on the work. Includes reading recommendations, the 'visit your new school' suggestions, journey practice, and the things they should NOT spend the summer doing.
Secondary Transition Handover Form — Y6 to Y7
Template for the formal handover from Year 6 teacher to secondary school. Covers academic, pastoral, SEND, medical, and the specific 'what we wish you knew' field that secondary teachers find most useful. Designed for the 5-10 minute conversation between Y6 teacher and incoming form tutor.
Secondary Transition Day — Running Plan for Y6 Teachers
How to run a primary's own transition day BEFORE the secondary's transition day — to prepare children for what they'll experience. Includes a sample timetable showing 50-minute lessons with multiple 'subjects', a 'getting lost' role-play, and an end-of-day debrief that surfaces fears.
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