Year 6 to Year 7 Transition, Made Simple
Make the Year 6 to Year 7 move smoother for every pupil. Schools share clear data so every child starts Year 7 with confidence.
Year 7 transitions: some learners can fall behind
Every September, thousands of children start secondary school. But the data that follows them is often incomplete, inconsistent, or arrives too late. Collaboration between primary and secondary schools is often limited to a few phone calls and an email. LAs have little visibility into whether transitions are happening at all. Schools work hard to prepare, yet the process itself makes it difficult to get the full picture in time.
Data arrives late and unstructured
CTF files transfer basic data, but they arrive too late and are too limited to support SEND, safeguarding, or pastoral planning. The rest is spread across email chains and spreadsheets in different formats, leaving secondary schools to piece it all together before September.
SEND information is fragmented
EHCPs, support plans, and key contacts often arrive separately from pupil records, making it harder for secondary SENCOs to plan provision in time.
LAs and MATs lack a joined-up view
Without a centralised system, it’s difficult to track which schools have completed transitions or spot gaps before September.
Primary sends data manually
Different format from every school, no consistent structure
Secondary fills in the gaps
Phone calls, follow-ups, and time-consuming back-and-forth
SEND info arrives separately
EHCPs disconnected from pupil records, harder to plan provision
LAs and MATs lack real-time oversight
Difficult to track progress across schools until the deadline has passed
Result: Secondary schools start September without the complete, organised information they need.
The risks schools face today
Without a structured, secure transition system, pupils fall through the gaps and staff carry the burden. Soft data - the pastoral notes, pupil worries, family context, and the things that help a teacher truly understand a learner - rarely survives the transition.
Children Missing Education
Pupils fall through the cracks between schools with no visibility. Without a central system, children at risk of CME go untracked until it is too late. Poor transitions contribute directly to increased exclusions, attendance drops, and higher NEET rates.
Data protection breaches
Sensitive pupil data shared via email, spreadsheets, or USB drives creates data breach risk. One misaddressed email can expose an entire cohort.
Safeguarding gaps
Flags and concerns raised at primary school do not always reach the receiving secondary. Critical safeguarding information gets lost in the handover.
SEND provision delays
EHCPs and support plans arriving weeks or months late means secondary schools cannot prepare. Vulnerable pupils start Year 7 without the right support in place.
Workload burden on staff
Hours spent on manual data collection, phone calls, and speed dating events. No more chasing emails for SEND data when it could arrive automatically.
Inconsistent data quality
Every school sharing different information in different formats. Without a standard structure, receiving schools get incomplete, inconsistent, and unusable data.
How SixIntoSeven solves this
One secure platform that connects every primary school to every receiving secondary, giving full visibility to your local authority.
Secure Data Sharing
Primary schools upload pupil data to a central portal. Secondaries access it instantly, replacing emails and spreadsheets with a secure, structured workflow.
SEND Transition Support
Detailed SEND profiles transfer automatically. EHCPs, support plans, and key contacts arrive before the child does, so everything stays connected.
LA & MAT-Wide Visibility
Real-time dashboard showing transition completion rates across every school in your authority. Know exactly where gaps are before September.
Built for everyone in the transition chain
Whether you oversee transitions borough-wide or manage them class by class, SixIntoSeven speaks your language.
Oversee transition quality across your entire authority
Track completion rates, identify gaps early, and ensure every SEND, vulnerable, and disadvantaged pupil is supported, all from a single dashboard. Identify children at risk of CME or still unallocated in the final weeks of term, replacing manual follow-ups.
- Real-time completion tracking across all schools
- Dashboards and reports showing schools with incomplete data
- SEND, vulnerable, and disadvantaged cohort tracking with priority flagging
- Exportable reports for Ofsted and committee meetings
For ongoing vulnerable pupil monitoring beyond transition.
Standardise transitions across your trust
One platform for all your primary and secondary schools. Ensure consistent data quality and transition processes across every academy.
- Trust-wide dashboard for central oversight
- Consistent data standards across all academies
- Works alongside existing MIS systems
- Scale from 5 schools to 50 with no extra setup
Know your Year 7 cohort before they arrive
Access complete pupil profiles before September. DSLs, pastoral care teams, Heads of Year, and SENCOs get the information they need to plan support, set groups, and target interventions early. Access better information earlier, spend less time gathering data, and more time focusing support where it is needed. Without transition data, pastoral leads and SENCOs spend the first half-term relearning what primary colleagues already knew. SixIntoSeven means they already know.
- SEND profiles, safeguarding flags, and pastoral notes available to DSLs and pastoral teams
- Download data for MIS import
- Transition Watchlist highlights pupils needing additional support
- Reduce September anxiety for staff and pupils
Share pupil data securely in minutes
Instead of emails and different spreadsheets for each secondary school. One form, one upload. One form, all receiving schools, done.
- Simple guided form. Takes 5 minutes per pupil
- Automatic routing to the right secondary school
- Confirmation when data is received
- Confirmation that data has been securely received
Ensure SEND information transfers completely
EHCPs, support plans, and key contacts, so everything stays connected. SixIntoSeven treats SEND data as priority, with dedicated fields and automatic flagging.
- Dedicated SEND profile fields
- Automatic EHCP and support plan transfer
- Key contact handover so relationships continue
- Audit trail for compliance and safeguarding
What it means for your schools
A single process every school in your area follows, with full visibility for your LA team and quality information reaching receiving schools before the summer break.
What makes SixIntoSeven different
Three capabilities no other transition platform offers together.
The Pupil Passport
Every child gets a comprehensive digital passport that travels with them from primary to secondary. Not just data, but a full picture of who they are.
- SEND status, EHCPs, and support plans in one place
- Pupil Voice and Parent Voice captured directly
- Safeguarding flags and pastoral notes transfer securely
- Attendance patterns and academic progress included
LA & MAT Dashboard
Local authorities see exactly where every school stands, in real time. Replacing email chains and end-of-term spreadsheets with a live overview.
- Track completion rates across every school in your authority
- Identify gaps and chase outstanding schools before September
- Transition summary map and schools progress reports
- Focus Cohort views for SEND and vulnerable pupils
GDPR-Compliant by Design
Pupil data is sensitive. SixIntoSeven was built from the ground up with encryption, role-based access, and full audit trails, not bolted on as an afterthought.
- End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest
- Role-based access so schools only see their allocated pupils
- ISO 27001 certified, Cyber Essentials Plus
- Crown Commercial Services supplier
Everything you need for
every transition
From pupil passports to area-wide reporting, SixIntoSeven gives every stakeholder the tools they need.
Transition Dashboard
Get a real-time overview of your entire Year 6 to Year 7 transition with live tiles for focus cohort, flags, attendance, and allocation status. Track SEND, vulnerable, and disadvantaged pupils across your authority at a glance.
Pupil Passport
Build a complete digital passport for every child covering general information, safeguarding, SEND, and a printable summary, all in one place.
Focus Cohort
Automatically identify your most vulnerable pupils, including SEND, safeguarding, persistent absence, pupil premium, looked-after children, FSM, and disadvantaged cohorts, so they are prioritised first.
Transition Watchlist
Your risk-based, data-led view of every child who needs attention. Filter by SEND status, safeguarding flags, attendance risk, disadvantaged status, FSM, Pupil Premium, looked-after children, and custom criteria. The Transition Watchlist is where your team focuses its time and resources.
Supporting Evidence
Attach behaviour strategy plans, EHCP documents, transition packs, and any file a receiving secondary school needs to prepare.
Pupil Voice & Parent Voice
Upload voice memos and written notes directly from children and parents so the secondary school hears their story, not just their data.
See SixIntoSeven in action
A quick look at how SixIntoSeven helps schools and local authorities manage Year 6 to Year 7 transitions.
3 minute watch. A quick overview of the full transition journey
Built Into Every Transition
Every pupil gets a Pupil Passport
One shared view of every learner, built around what matters most. The Pupil Passport is a structured, secure profile created for every child transitioning between schools. DSLs, pastoral care teams, Heads of Year, and SENCOs get everything they need to plan support from day one, with less time spent chasing information and more time targeting where it matters.
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Background
Context matters. Share home life, languages spoken, and recent changes that shape a learner's Year 6 to Year 7 transition and sense of belonging at their new secondary school.
Flags
Highlight transition flags for SEND status, safeguarding concerns, wellbeing, or attendance issues quickly, helping secondary schools prioritise vulnerable pupils and prepare support.
Pupil Voice
Give learners a voice in their school transition. Capture hopes, worries, strengths, and preferences so secondary schools can connect with who they are, not just their data.
SEND
Detailed SEND transition data including EHCPs, IEPs, diagnoses, and classroom strategies, shared through the Pupil Passport so support continues seamlessly into secondary school.
Safeguarding
Key safeguarding information transfers securely through our school transition portal, helping receiving schools understand risks early and respond appropriately from day one.
External Support
Details of services involved with each pupil, from Early Help to CAMHS, ensuring continuity of care and joined-up support as pupils transition between schools.
Learning Support
Insight into what helps each learner succeed: access arrangements, assistive technology, and classroom strategies, so teachers can personalise learning from the start.
Academic Progress
A clear snapshot of attainment, progress, and potential, giving secondary school staff the transition data for secondary schools they need to plan effectively.
Attendance Pattern
Attendance trends, persistent absence flags, and interventions already in place, helping secondary schools provide proactive pastoral care from the first day.
Every child seen, every need shared
SEND transition data is too important to lose between schools. SixIntoSeven transfers EHCP information, diagnoses, classroom strategies, safeguarding flags and pupil voice responses so secondary schools can plan provision before September.
SEND transition softwareEHCP and SEND data transfer
Structured fields for SEND status, primary need, SENCO contact details, Education Health and Care Plan information and individual education plans. Everything is structured, secure, and in one place.
Pupil Pathways submitted written evidence (SEN0405) to the UK Education Committee on improving SEND transitions nationally. We are actively shaping policy on how schools share special educational needs data.
Mapped to the Education Inspection Framework
When inspectors ask how you know your Year 7 pupils, SixIntoSeven gives you the evidence trail. Every capability maps directly to the five pillars of the EIF.
1. Quality of Education: Curriculum planning informed by deep knowledge of pupils
What inspectors look for: Inspectors expect schools to demonstrate that curriculum planning is shaped by an understanding of every pupil's needs and starting points.
How SixIntoSeven aligns: Schools receive full pupil profiles before September, enabling curriculum planning and group setting from day one, not guesswork in October.
2. Inclusion: Identifying barriers early including SEND and contextual factors
What inspectors look for: Schools must show how they identify and address barriers to learning for all pupils, particularly those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
How SixIntoSeven aligns: The Transition Watchlist highlights SEND, disadvantaged, safeguarding, and CME risks before the child arrives, enabling early assessment and support planning.
3. Safeguarding: Timely, effective, secure information transfer
What inspectors look for: Inspectors check that safeguarding information transfers securely between settings with no gaps or delays.
How SixIntoSeven aligns: Automated, GDPR-compliant data sharing with full timestamps. Child protection flags, looked-after status, and safeguarding concerns transfer securely with an auditable trail.
4. Behaviour and Attitudes: Attendance patterns and transition preparation
What inspectors look for: Schools are expected to monitor attendance closely and act on patterns, particularly during transition when attendance can drop.
How SixIntoSeven aligns: The Transition Watchlist identifies attendance drops at the Year 6 to Year 7 transition and the "double dip" into Year 8, enabling proactive intervention before patterns become entrenched.
5. Leadership and Management: Collaboration across settings
What inspectors look for: Inspectors look for evidence that leaders collaborate effectively across schools and with local authorities to support pupils during transition.
How SixIntoSeven aligns: A consistent platform across primary, secondary, and LA teams reduces fragmentation and demonstrates structured multi-agency collaboration with full audit trails.
Built to raise practice, not just move data
SixIntoSeven comes with CPD training and resources to help schools improve transition practice. Grounded in evidence-based approaches aligned with EEF research, the platform supports professional development for transition leads, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to raise the quality of how pupil information is gathered, shared, and acted on.
- CPD training for transition leads, SENCOs, and DSLs
- Evidence-based resources aligned with current research
- Practical guidance on gathering and sharing pupil information
- Supports schools in raising transition standards across the authority
Governance, compliance and risk management
Built for the standards your authority demands. Every layer of SixIntoSeven is designed around governance, compliance, and risk management.
Governance
- Role-based access controls
- Full audit trails on every action, showing exactly what was shared, when, and by whom
- LA-set deadlines and timelines
- Trust-wide oversight dashboards
- DPO Gold Standard
- Complaints Standards compliant
Compliance
- ISO 27001 certified
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- Fully GDPR compliant
- DPIA and DPA as standard
- Unique Data Sharing Framework
- Crown Commercial Services supplier
Risk management
- Transition Watchlist for at-risk pupils
- CME identification and tracking
- Safeguarding flag transfer
- Appeal data locking
- Data breach prevention
- Encrypted end-to-end
Frequently asked questions
What is SixIntoSeven and how does it support Year 6 to Year 7 transitions?
SixIntoSeven is a secure digital platform that enables primary schools to share detailed pupil data with receiving secondary schools before the start of Year 7. It replaces manual spreadsheet and email-based data transfers with an encrypted, GDPR-compliant portal that gives local authorities real-time visibility of transition completion rates across their area.
How does SixIntoSeven handle SEND pupil data during school transitions?
SixIntoSeven includes dedicated SEND data fields that transfer EHCPs, support plans, key contacts, and pastoral notes automatically. SEND profiles are flagged for priority attention, ensuring secondary schools can plan appropriate support before the pupil arrives.
Is SixIntoSeven GDPR compliant?
Yes. SixIntoSeven is fully GDPR compliant by design. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Access is role-based, so schools only see data for pupils allocated to them. By replacing emails, spreadsheets, and paper forms with a single secure platform, SixIntoSeven significantly reduces the risk of data breaches. Pupil Pathways is ISO 27001 certified, Cyber Essentials Plus certified, DPO Gold Standard accredited, and a Crown Commercial Services supplier. The platform includes a unique Data Sharing Framework and authority-wide data sharing agreement as standard.
How long does it take to set up SixIntoSeven for a local authority?
Most local authorities are fully set up within 2-4 weeks. This includes platform configuration, school onboarding, and staff training. We are also connected to Wonde, making it even easier to integrate with school MIS systems. Our team handles the technical setup; schools just need a web browser and login credentials.
Can secondary schools access pupil data before September?
Yes, that is the primary purpose of SixIntoSeven. Primary schools enter data from the start of Year 6, and secondary schools can access complete pupil profiles as soon as the data is submitted and the secondary schools have been allocated.
What data does SixIntoSeven transfer between schools?
SixIntoSeven transfers academic attainment data, reading and maths levels, SEND information including EHCPs and support plans, pastoral notes, attendance records, key contacts, and any additional information the primary school considers relevant for a successful transition.
How is SixIntoSeven different from using spreadsheets or email?
Unlike spreadsheets and email, SixIntoSeven provides a secure, centralised platform with role-based access controls, audit trails, and real-time completion tracking. It also comes with an authority-wide data sharing agreement to provide full GDPR compliance. Data cannot be accidentally forwarded, lost in inboxes, or saved to personal devices. Local authorities get oversight dashboards showing exactly which schools have completed their transitions.
Can MATs use SixIntoSeven across multiple schools?
Yes. Multi-academy trusts can use SixIntoSeven to standardise transition data sharing across all their primary and secondary schools. MAT-level dashboards provide central visibility of transition progress across every school in the trust.
What governance standards does Pupil Pathways hold?
Pupil Pathways holds DPO Gold Standard accreditation and meets Complaints Standards requirements. The platform is built around role-based access controls, full audit trails, LA-set deadlines and timelines, and trust-wide oversight dashboards. Combined with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Crown Commercial Services supplier status, SixIntoSeven meets the governance standards your authority demands.
Can we customise the transition flags and data fields?
Yes. SixIntoSeven supports a wide range of flag types including safeguarding, SEND, attendance risk, behaviour, wellbeing, medical needs, young carer, looked-after, Pupil Premium, EAL, and more. Local authorities and MATs can also configure custom flags to match their own priorities and reporting needs.
What happens after transition? How do we keep monitoring vulnerable pupils?
SixIntoSeven handles the Year 6 to Year 7 data handover. For continuous vulnerable pupil monitoring after transition - real-time attendance alerts, behaviour tracking, exclusion risk scoring, and safeguarding visibility across every school - see Foresight, our ongoing monitoring platform.
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