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.
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Learning objective
Equip Y6 teachers and pastoral leads with structured strategies for supporting children with significant transition anxiety, including escalation pathways and family communication.
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