Transition to Secondary School
Navigating the next step at school with confidence
Navigating the transition to secondary school with Dukes Tutoring
The move from primary to secondary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s educational journey and for many, it can be an emotional rollercoaster.
Suddenly, a child who felt secure and confident in their familiar primary environment is faced with a brand-new world: multiple teachers, changing classrooms, new subjects, larger peer groups, and greater expectations for independence. Even the most capable and enthusiastic students can feel daunted by the scale of change.
Research shows this period can have a real emotional impact. In a recent survey by The Children’s Society, over half of Year 6 students reported feeling anxious about the move to secondary school. What’s more, both happiness and life satisfaction scores saw a marked drop in the first year of transition.
Our experts will create a completely bespoke and tailored 10-hour programme to suit the needs of your child. Sessions may include:
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Managing Change and Building Confidence
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Organisational Skills and Independence
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Academic Skills and Learning Strategies
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Navigating the Secondary Environment
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Emotional Well-being and Mental Health
FAQs
This programme is designed for children in Year 6 who are transitioning to secondary education. The programme is also valuable for students who are moving to a new school or you feel may struggle with adapting to a new environment.
The programme can be started at any time, however we recommend starting 3-6 months before the start of secondary school in order to allow relationships to be established over the summer months.
The specific session structure can vary depending on the child, however each session is delivered one-to-one and is highly discursive. That said, in every programme we aim to cover specific areas such as personal organisation and adapting to change at times relevant to the transition process.
Your child will learn effective strategies to successfully support their transition to secondary school, as well as giving them a safe space to discuss their wellbeing with an experienced professional.
It is delivered 1-1 by our expert consultants who have supported many students with their transition to secondary education and have been hand-selected to work with your family.
While the programme is designed to support students, we recognise that the move to secondary school is something that the entire family is involved with. We therefore encourage families to be involved in the sessions, and all sessions are followed up with feedback reports for parents.
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