Find help and support for children and young people moving to a new school.
Supporting children, parents and carers through the move to a new school
Moving to a new school can be a challenge but knowing what to expect can help you. The following leaflets and videos aim to offer pupils and parents/carers some advice on how to manage the move to a new school and help ease any worries.
Moving from primary to secondary school
Moving up – a parent/carer’s guide to supporting children through the move to secondary school [PDF, 271Kb]
Moving up – a child’s guide to moving to secondary school [PDF, 2Mb]
Moving on to post 18
Our Post 18-Transition Guide [PDF, 422Kb] has useful advice for young people who have finished their A-level exams, or completed college courses or apprenticeships, and are now ready for the next step.
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Moving up – supporting children and young people videos
Sometimes you don’t know what the new school will be like but knowing what to expect can help you. The following videos aim to offer parents/carers some advice on how to support their child through the move to a new school and help ease any worries.