All Change!

This book looks at the moves pupils make between year groups, phases of schooling and schools themselves, and at how those moves can be planned and supported so that children gain as much as possible from them. It also notes that the quality of a child's schooling can shape later job prospects and general wellbeing.

Set against the political debate, the author argues that schools should be producing learners who can adapt to change, reason carefully, reflect on their experiences and form their own judgements. On this view, managing transitions is central to the education system and matters for every child.

The discussion draws on educational theory and offers practical strategies, illustrated with case studies from working practitioners and from other stakeholders, including pupils and parents. These show where transitions go wrong, what good practice looks like, and how different sectors can learn from one another.