Transition from Primary to Secondary

LA guidance to support transfer and transition is contained in the following:

Primary-Secondary Transition in 2008 Requirements and procedures to support transition from primary to secondary schools.

The following materials are used to support transition between primary-secondary transition in Birmingham:

DfES Transition from Year 6 to Year 7 English Units of Work. (DfES 0113/2002)

For case studies using these materials see the local authority website linked below, which also offers a range of resources to support the teaching of this unit:

Reading On Birmingham sourced materials supporting transition work.

Additional information and materials to support transition can be found at:

	Curriculum Continuity Effective transition between primary and secondary schools. (DfES 0116-2004 G)
	Transition and progression within key stage 3 DfES Standards Site resources and publications section.
	Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment (AAIA) AAIA site Transfer and Transition section.
	University of Cambridge – Homerton College, Transfer and Transition Project Full details of the three main strands of the Transfer and Transition Project.

Transition from Reception to Year 1

The following documents are available to support transition from Reception to Year 1.

	Framework for Policy on Transition Informative guide, with key questions.
	Making Links This document shows progression routes from the Foundation Stage Profile scales to the early levels of the National Curriculum.  Available from BASS Publications on 0121 303 8081.