Transition Year 6 into Year 7 May 2020 Lancashire Secondary Consultant Team
[email protected] 1 Contents Page 2 Rationale and Communication 4 Things to Consider 5 Mathematics- Additional Information 9 Science- Additional Information 11 English- Additional Information 18 Appendices 1 Rationale and Communication Smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is especially important during these difficult times. This document refers to curriculum transition, and aims to provide schools with prompts for consideration when planning and reviewing the curriculum in the core subjects. For support and ideas on emotional preparedness for transition see the guidance document: Guidance to Promote Positive Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health during Coronavirus Pandemic and planning for schools to re-open. In the case of curricular transition, secondary colleagues should also consider the information and strategies in the two documents below: Gap Minimising During School Closures Closing Gaps It is more important than ever that communication between primary and secondary schools be as strong as possible. The usual information sharing should take place, but there may be additional things to consider as regression and gaps are likely to be a greater issue than in a 'normal' year. Please note: relevant information should only be shared with appropriate organisations. Specific information about student X should only be shared with student X's secondary school and only if it is appropriate to do so to ease X's transition to secondary school. 2 Approach to Remote Learning As a result of school closure and a move to remote learning, schools have opted for a variety of approaches to best serve their students.