Resources
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
SixIntoSeven Transition Blog – Manchester City Council
Keith Bardsley – Manchester City Council This is one of a series of guest blogs we publish from time to time. We are delighted to welcome Keith Bardsley, Senior Schools...
On-Demand Webinar – SEND Champions: Transition Success
To launch our new SEND Champions initiative, we invited Transition Matters consultant Liz Stevenson to lead two twilight sessions for our primary SENCOs in March. Liz’s excellent session highlighted the...
Inclusion in Practice
As recently published by the Inclusion in Practice working party – “Inclusive education is a national priority—and a shared responsibility.” It is time to have your say… We encourage you...
