Episode 35 Leading Effective Transition What Great Schools Do to Support Pupils, Staff and Families with Michelle Windridge and Glen Duggan Seville cover art

Episode 35 Leading Effective Transition What Great Schools Do to Support Pupils, Staff and Families with Michelle Windridge and Glen Duggan Seville

Episode 35 Leading Effective Transition What Great Schools Do to Support Pupils, Staff and Families with Michelle Windridge and Glen Duggan Seville

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 Leading School Transitions with Confidence and CompassionNavigating transitions in schools isn't just about logistics it's about understanding the emotional and relational shifts that students, staff, and families experience. Leaders who recognize transition as a ongoing process can create a more supportive and resilient school community.In this episode:Why school transitions are often misunderstood as single events, when they are ongoing processesThe impact of transition on vulnerable pupils, including SEND and disadvantaged studentsHow leadership approaches can reduce uncertainty and build trust during key transition pointsPractical strategies for early communication with parents and inter-team collaborationThe significance of relationships, environment, and continuity over pure curriculum changesInsights on continuous provision into year one and its influence on engagement and independenceThe importance of mapping vulnerability and readiness from early years to key stage threeHow to manage the emotional and social aspects of year six to seven transitionsThe role of systemic adjustments and relational plans in strengthening transition phasesStrong Foundations: A Framework for Transition in SchoolsResearch on Self-Regulation and Engagement Michelle Windridge - LinkedIn | TwitterGlenn Duggan - LinkedIn | TwitterTimestamps:00:00 - The hidden emotional side of school transitions00:31 - Transition as an ongoing process, not a single event01:05 - Leadership as infrastructure: understanding pressures and reducing anxiety02:12 - Grounding in UK evidence: transition points and pupil confidence03:00 - Disruption and mental health: the impact of transition vulnerabilities03:42 - Critical early transitions: reception to year one and supporting SEND pupils04:37 - Building readiness: from early years to key stages05:26 - Protecting vulnerable children during early transitions06:23 - The challenges of speech, language, and SEN needs in early years07:16 - Debates around continuous provision in year one and its effects on engagement08:36 - Strategies for implementing effective continuous provision models09:24 - Using clear markers and tracking to support smoother transitions10:47 - Managing increasing expectations 11:43 - The importance of relational rather than purely curriculum-focused transition12:00 - Misjudging transition: pedagogy, environment, or relationships?13:37 - The role of adult attachment and building trust with children14:50 - Building staff relationships 16:19 - The debate around cohort-specific continuous provision approaches17:16 - Impacts on behavior and engagement 18:36 - The importance of milestones and structured pacing at key transition points19:39 - Mapping vulnerabilities 20:38 - Clarifying expectations21:43 - Engagement and self-regulation22:13 - The risk of poorly executed continuous provision in Year 123:13 - The influence of curriculum focus 24:29 - The resource implications and the need for gradual implementation25:51 - Balancing standards with children's well-being27:44 - The challenge of low starting points 28:34 - The understanding shift needed for subject-based continuous provision in Year 130:05 - Transition from Year 3 to Year 430:43 - Mapping and supporting vulnerability across all primary years32:36 - Building inter-year and inter-stage understanding through moderation35:37 - The emotional component of transition38:22 - Preparing Year 6 pupils 39:00 - Developing independence 41:15 - Systematic approaches to transition44:17 - The importance of passing on children’s learning stories, not just attainment data47:22 - Transition as a process, not a single event51:22 - Top tips: examining transition models and eliminating wasted time52:29 - Systematic adjustments: embedding relational plans across transitions53:10 - The role of leadership in containing uncertainty 54:14 - The importance of continuous reflection 54:42 - Closing remarks
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