Supporting Emotional Wellbeing During Primary-Secondary School Transitions

Primary-Secondary School Transitions mark a pivotal developmental milestone in children's, and their supporters' lives. This accessible guide distils international research and practical insights into a reader-friendly resource focused on how parents, carers and teachers can support children's emotional wellbeing.

Charlotte Louise Bagnall is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester within Manchester's Institute of Education. Divya Jindal-Snape is Professor and Personal Chair of Education, Inclusion and Life Transitions in the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law at the University of Dundee.

1. What are primary-secondary school transitions and what do I need to know? 2. Why are primary-secondary school transitions important? 3. What is emotional well-being and what do I need to know? 4. Why is it important to understand children's emotional well-being during primary-secondary school transitions? 5. Why is child and parental involvement important during primary-secondary school transitions? 6. How can parents support their child with their primary-secondary school transitions? 7. What is the purpose of primary and/or secondary school-led transition practices and are they effective?