Ready for what comes next: Making successful transitions at all stages of education

How can we ensure that children at every stage experience successful transitions and thrive as they move forward?

Recent research into school readiness and engagement highlights the benefits to intervening early and more intentionally if we really want to make a difference to every child’s outcomes and experience of school. What are the key ingredients that create secure, confident transitions for pupils at any stage?

EdCity and The Difference invite you to a workshop exploring the challenges surrounding transitions and the opportunities for stronger, more coherent support.

Alongside shared insights and thought‑provoking content, this interactive event will open up an engaging and collaborative conversation about what truly helps children navigate transitions with confidence at every age and stage of change.

Agenda

12:30 – Lunch

13:00 – Welcome and agenda setting – Haringey Learning Partnership year 11 student

13:15 – The system perspective – Jamie Rogers

13:25 – P.S. Wells University of Manchester research findings – Dr Charlotte Bagnall

13:55 – Workshop 1 (choice of two sessions):

1a – How do we move to robust insight when supporting a child’s emotional wellbeing during the move to secondary school? – Dr Charlotte Bagnall and Caroline Doherty OR

1b – Post-16 transition: A warm handover that bridges the autonomy gap – Ashae Mederick and Sam Morrow

14:30 – Transition break

14:35 – Workshop 2 (choice of two sessions):

2a – The trauma-informed transition – Andrew Wright OBE and Jamie Rogers OR

2b – Designing the perfect passport: What data actually matters when a child changes school? – Irene Ogunseitan and Brendan Nel

15:10 – Break

15:20 – Feedback and next steps

15:35 – Case studies followed by Q&A:

Case study 1 – Ryan Carty and leaders from Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, a case study in partnership work

Case study 2 – Whitefields Primary School, a case study in EY transition

16:35 – Closing and commitments