This project aims to strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school by focusing on curriculum and continuity over Years 5 to 8. Following the disruption to education caused by the Covid crisis, this transition is more crucial than ever.  Central to the Work Group is the promotion of cross phase communication between teachers to address issues of maths curriculum and pedagogical transition as distinct from pastoral considerations. A key feature will be understanding how best to prioritise key aspects of the curriculum to help ensure pupils have mastered the fundamental understanding and skills they need to underpin their progression through upper KS2 and into KS3. 

Linked ‘families’ of schools are encouraged to take part: ideally teachers from secondary schools and some of their associated primary schools will work together.  Multi-academy trusts could encourage groups of their schools to take part, in order to support collaboration across the KS2-3 transition.   We will support schools to make links with their linked primary or secondary where possible. 

Feedback from participants: 

"A great chance to discuss progression and use manipulatives"  

"It allowed me to realise the extent of the KS2 curriculum"

Dates and Venue

This programme will consist of 3 face-to-face sessions taking place on the following dates:

Monday 4th November

Monday 27th January

Monday 16th June

These sessions will be taking place at St Mark's CE School in Southampton.