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New! Smoothing The Transition For Year 7
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Overview:
This lively and practical course delivers the skills to make the transition from primary to secondary as smooth as possible.
The day begins by identifying the differences between pupils' primary and secondary experiences, and focuses on the concerns of pupils at this often difficult and stressful time. It then provides practical guidance and strategies for smoothing the transition, and shows how to support pupils effectively so that dips in performance can be avoided. By the end of the course, those who attend leave with a wide range of real-world resources and activities that can be taken back to school and used immediately.
The course receives the highest levels of feedback: in fact, many delegates have stated that this is the best course they have ever been on – high praise indeed!
We always recommend early booking for this course, as demand often outstrips the number of spaces available. This is partly because at Timeline, we keep numbers manageable – we want you to have an enjoyable training day, not to get lost in a large crowd and feel as though you can't contribute. If the course does sell out, we will endeavour to offer you an alternative date.
Main features of the course:
- Looking in-depth at the issues for maintaining motivation and attainment from primary to secondary
- Discussing the transition from pupils' points of view using actual data
- Ensuring that dips in performance are avoided and developing pupils' talents
- Gaining hands-on experience of a range of settling-in activities
- Developing strong relationships
- Looking to the future
Course aimed at:
The course is ideal for all teachers and managers concerned with improving the transition of Year 7 pupils from primary to secondary.
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Course programme:
The day starts at 9:30 for registration, and the first session is at 10:00. The course ends at approximately 15:45.
There are refreshments at registration, mid-morning, lunch and mid-afternoon. Full delegate materials and a certificate of attendance support the course.
Session 1 – Managing the transition
• Understanding the differences between the primary and secondary experiences
• Understanding the concerns of pupils making the transition
• Crucial issues for making a smooth transition to secondary school
Session 2 – Promoting positive behaviour
• Preventing a dip in performance
• Providing the right kind of support at the right time
• Developing talents
Session 3 – Settling-in activities
• Hands-on experience of a range of practical ideas and activities for use in the classroom
Session 4 – Developing relationships
• Building rapport
• Team building / problem solving
• Next steps and action planning
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Tutor – Annie Boate:
Annie has many years' teaching and management experience, including pastoral and primary liaison responsibilities. Her work as Head of PSHE for a number of large departments has enabled Annie to have first-hand experience of managing the transition for Year 7 pupils. Now working as a freelance trainer and coach, Annie is keen to share her expertise with others to help them smooth the transition for Year 7 pupils, ensuring that they settle effectively into their new environment.
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Dates and locations:
London : Tuesday 18 September 2007 - Euston
Please note that when you reserve a place on the course, we will fax venue details and a map of how to get there direct to you at school or college about 10 days prior to course delivery.
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Course Feedback:
What people who have attended the course have to say…
- Delivery excellent – lots of genuinely practical ideas from Annie
- Recently useful to discuss ideas with others, share experiences and strategies. Excellent to have a smaller group, made it much more effective, and I've gone away with lots of practical ideas
- Excellent – really enjoyed it. Very good input, fast moving, good pace. Well led – interchange of ideas whilst sound level of input
- Annie very enthusiastic – full of ideas
- Dynamic delivery by Annie
- Came in needing lots of help, as I am new to Yr 7. Feel I have got that help. I will be going away with lots of good ideas to use
- I really enjoyed today – very useful and FUN! A good mix of people and some good contacts made
- Great ideas shared by everyone. Makes me feel confident about implementing ideas
- This was an excellent course. I have learnt a great deal about the transition phase. I am now well equipped to start a transition programme. The course was very well organised and interesting. A really great day. TOTALLY WORTHWHILE.
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Booking:
We have despatched a copy of the flyer and booking form for this course direct to your school or college. If you would like another copy please click here.
To reserve a place on this course, or to receive any further information:
- Phone us on 0121 686 5120 – we can take all your details so no need to fill in a form!
- Fax us on 0121 686 5121
- Click here to send us an email
- Click here for an online booking form
Once we have received your information, we will contact you by post to confirm your booking.
Course fee £199. VAT @ 17.5% £34.83. Total cost £233.83.
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