The Thriving Through Change project is designed to support the education sector in further developing sustainable systems and practices which minimise the impact of transitions on children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and educational success.
The project focuses on embedding transition into school life. This will build resilience and the capacity for children and young people to embrace significant events and change. It aims to help develop understanding that transition is a universal process with key events and groups requiring some differentiation. The strategy will encourage settings and schools to commit to the principle: transition is everyone’s responsibility.
The sections are categorised below to access tool-kits and guidance linked to transition.
Starting School for Children in Care
Transition Document Notes for Practitioners
RCC Best Practice Early Years Transition Agreement
Thriving Through Change Early Years Phase Powerpoint
RCC Early Years Phase Quality Assurance Transitions Self-Assessment
RCC Early Years Phase SEND Transition Plus Summary
How can childcare workers support families and children return to early years settings?
EYFS Transition Timeline (February 2023)
Early Years Transition Leaflet
You're never too young to talk mental health
Transition Document for Parents to Complete
Notes for Parents completing Document
RCC Best Practice Early Years Transition Agreement
Thriving Through Change Early Years Phase Powerpoint
Early Years Transition Leaflet
KS1 to KS2 transition resources
Mentally Healthy Schools Primary Transitions toolkits
10 Practical Tips for School Staff to help Children settle when starting Primary School
A Guide to Supporting Vulnerable Pupils and Students During Periods of Disruption
Supporting Successful Transitions from Primary to Secondary School
7 ways to support children and young people who are worried
Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance
Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
Suggestions for busy teachers to support pupils with SEN moving from primary to secondary school
Moving on transition poster for teachers
This Is Me cartoon strip by ADHD together - ADHD transition resource
Young Minds Find Your Feet teacher resource for Year 6s
Young Minds Find Your Feet teacher resource for Year 7s
Supporting Successful Transitions from Primary to Secondary School
Activity One - Embracing Change
Activity Two - Finding Support
Activity Three - Helping Friends
Activity Four - Identifying Strengths and Goals
Managing Transition Back to School
Managing Unexpected Endings and Transitions
Mentally Healthy Schools Secondary Transition toolkits
A Guide to Supporting Vulnerable Pupils and Students During Periods of Disruption
Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance
Talking Mental Health with Young People at Secondary School
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: animation script
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: assembly plan
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: lesson plan
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: useful resources
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: signposting poster
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school: assembly powerpoint
Moving up: Starting secondary school - A guide for parents of children with ADHD
Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs