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Case Study: How SixIntoSeven helped save time, reduce workload, and improve transition outcomes for pupils at Pikes Lane Primary School

THE CHALLENGE Pikes Lane Primary School in Bolton supports around 519 pupils in a highly deprived area within Bolton. Each year, around 60 children transition from Year 6 to Year...

21 July 2025

StepIntoSchool: Tameside Case Study

How the Use of Pupil Pathways Supported the Transition of Children with SEND and Other Needs to Primary School in Tameside The implementation of the StepIntoSchool programme via Pupil Pathways...

19 July 2025

Call for Evidence: Inclusion in Practice Emerging Insights

The much-anticipated report by Tom Rees and his colleagues has now been published. Tom was appointed Chair in November, as part of the government’s SEND inclusion in education expert group. ...

16 July 2025

Call for Evidence: The Loss of the Love of Learning

In Spring 2025, Steve Witherden MP, Chair of the Education All Part Parliamentary Group (APPG) circulated the following  “Today we are launching an inquiry into the loss of a love...

15 July 2025

Fixing the Transition Gap: Manchester’s Model for Equity, Belonging and Attendance

There is a well-used phrase which goes “While data alone cannot solve a problem, no meaningful solution can be achieved without it”. This has long been recognised within education. The...

14 July 2025

Why Early Information Sharing Matters for a Smooth Nursery to Reception Transition

Starting school is a major milestone for any child, with the transition from nursery or pre-school into Reception setting the tone, not just for the first year of formal education,...

7 July 2025

StepIntoSchool: Information for Early Years Providers and Schools

All the benefits of SixIntoSeven are now available for children moving from nurseries to primary school.  StepIntoSchool is our online service, which just like SixIntoSeven, enhances the transition experience for...

7 July 2025

An evidence-based approach to supporting children in the preschool years – a response from Pupil Pathways

The report An evidence-based approach to supporting children in the preschool years is a collaborative programme of work between Child of the North and the Centre for Young Lives. The...

4 June 2025

Pupil Pathways – Bridging the Gaps in Safeguarding During School Transitions

Safeguarding continuity is a top priority when a learner moves to a new school. At Pupil Pathways, we recognise this critical need and have developed our transition service SixIntoSeven to...

4 June 2025

Bridging the Year 7 Engagement Gap: A Call to Action from Pupil Pathways

A recent study published by Schools Week, based on findings from the Commission on Engagement and Lead Indicators, reveals a troubling pattern as pupil engagement drops significantly during the move...

20 May 2025

What are you doing about unsafe emails?

Many of us have heard it said  “email is not safe” and “Think of email as a paper postcard: people can see what’s written on it if they try hard...

14 April 2025

Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Every Pupil 

The Challenges, and opportunities, of primary to secondary transition  Every year, thousands of children move from primary to secondary school—a transition that can be both exciting and daunting. As teachers,...

7 April 2025
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