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Transitions: Primary to secondary school

Continuous professional development (CPD) for teaching staff, and parents / carers


Laser Learning

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

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Overview

The move to secondary school means a number of major changes for children. Some children feel settled and happy in the new school relatively quickly, but others take a while to adapt to the new routine and environment.

Understand the experience of moving schools and how best to support children at this time. Learn about key transition difficulties and how to alleviate fear and teach resilience.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Laser Short Course e-Certificate

Resources

  • e-Book: Encouraging positive behaviour in a learning environment - download

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will know the main differences between primary and secondary schools
  • At the same time as a young person is moving to secondary school, they are often starting to go through puberty. You will learn about the physical, emotional, and social effects of puberty.
  • You will learn about supporting the needs of pupils and their families when moving between educational settings.

Advantages of this course

  • If you work at a primary school, you know how to prepare pupils for the move and set expectations. If you work at a secondary school, you will know how best to prepare for the new pupils and settle them into the new learning environment. This course will also be useful for parents and carers of children who are anxious about the transition.
  • The term transition can also to a pupil transitioning to a new gender identity. This course offers advice and guidance on how to support a pupil at this time and meet their needs.
  • Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Teaching staff, school leaders and managers, and parents / carers with children who are starting secondary school in September.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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