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-riendly resource focused on how parents, carers and teachers can support children's emotional wellbeing during this significant period of change. Focussing on supporting the supporters, Supporting Emotional Wellbeing During Primary-Secondary School Transitions addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about how we can best support our children during this key transitional phase, as well as how we can help them navigate amongst other social, academic, environmental and personal transitions. Following an effective Q&A structure and a 'dip in and out' approach, chapters discuss topics such as puberty and related developmental aspects, support networks, the child's voice, additional support needs and much more. This book includes illustrations and real-ife vignettes to help explain some complex concepts and scenarios. Written by two transitions experts, this essential resource is for parents looking for straightforward guidance on questions related to their child's primary-econdary school transitions. With tips for teachers as well as parents and children, this may also be of interest to educators and school support professionals such as family liaison officers, educational psychologists and teaching assistants.

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. Bagnall and Jindal-Snape are leading experts in primary-secondary school transitions research and collectively bringing over 30 years of complementary research experience in the field, with a record of knowledge transfer that contributes to well-informed debate, policy

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?