Making Sense of....Transition

What's it about?

Transition is moving from an earlier to a later stage of development. Transition from primary to secondary school can be an anxious time for parents and their children. We will examine these concerns and look at ways to deal with them.

Course Overview

* What are the differences between primary and secondary schools?
* What are your children looking forward to?
* What are they anxious about?
* What will you miss as a parent?
* How can you help?
* What makes a good student?
* How to help with organisation in the first few weeks.
* Useful books, websites and study aids

Learning Outcomes

* Identify how secondary schools differ from primary schools
* Recognise parents' and children's hopes and concerns about transition
* Determine ways to help and support your child
* Develop an understanding of effective study skills
* Increase awareness of useful educational material