We’re delighted that our work with the Department for Education’s new RISE programme is going from strength to strength!
Penny Slater, Education Development and Partnership Lead at HFL Education recently attended the East of England RISE event and she was privileged to facilitate a session on effective KS2-3 transition, led by headteachers Philip Newbery and Ced de la Croix from Scholars' Education Trust.
Penny said “I heard the session 3 times, and I honestly learned something new each time! Really interesting to hear how their transition programme spans Y4 to Y8. The idea of carefully planning for multiple positive encounters with secondary settings across upper KS2 in order to build familiarity, debunk myths and begin creating connections was thought-provoking. As was the idea of identifying Y11 mentors to work with pupils across Y7 (particularly girls) to help them see how challenges can be overcome, from the perspectives of students who had faced similar challenges and were now thriving. Lots of great ideas shared, which led to lots of rich discussion. Perhaps most notable was the interest in how the Sir John Lawes team has created an 8-week transition plan for mid-year joiners, no doubt some of our most vulnerable learners.
Well done Jonathan Duff and the Department for Education East of England team for creating a day of rich collaboration."
