Dead good transitions
Author: Nadine Arditti & Debbie Swift
Magazine issue: Winter 08
Page numbers: 14-15
Date: 30 November 2008
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The move from primary to secondary school can be a daunting prospect, particularly for pupils with communication difficulties. Nadine Arditti and Debbie Swift have been running a 3 day Year 6 transition group since 2003 for children with a range of communication support needs. The aim is to supplement preparation by primary schools with teaching of specific skills such as reading a timetable, new vocabulary, getting organised and making friends. Parents and educational welfare professionals are also involved. Nadine and Debbie present the results of an audit of the group over the past 3 years. They have now published a pack with photocopiable resources for organising a transition group. They have also been working with children as part of a multi-professional group to develop a booklet to support the transition process.
