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.
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Page count: 10. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Help Year 6 children prepare emotionally and practically for secondary school — building familiarity with what's different, surfacing fears, and practicing concrete self-management skills.
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