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PhilWheeler1 20:00

Right its time, tonight is about transition & lets start with What

transition activities/programmes do you run? #ukedchat

midhamohit 20:01

RT @riley_ed: Finally gave #mangahigh a first shot today after

getting flash sorted. Can't believe how much the students enjoyed

it! #mathchat #ukedchat

philosophyshop 20:02

#ukedchat we've just developed a great project for Year 7, S&L &

transition, have applied 4 funds, now need to find 5 schools in East

London

teamjacklin 20:03

@PhilWheeler1 Y6 Sports Days, Football Games, Invite them to

school concerts, seemed to work well integrating them to 'big

school' #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:04

@philosophyshop what is S'L? #ukedchat sorry for lack of

knowledge

In2schools 20:04

RT @PhilWheeler1: Right its time, tonight is about transition & lets

start with What transition activities/programmes do you run?#ukedchat

philallman1 20:04

2nd day of transition is vertically grouped so all kids get to meet all

years #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:04

RT @teamjacklin: @PhilWheeler1 Y6 Sports Days, Football Games,

Invite them to school concerts, seemed to work well integrating

them to 'big school' #ukedchat

In2schools 20:04

RT @ukedchat: 5 minutes until @PhilWheeler1 is hosting

#ukedchat with the theme being around Transition. Info at

http://t.co/2N9vieTU

philallman1 20:04

We've had kids from smallest feeders in our school for events with

y3s since October. We have a two day transition too #ukedchat

mrpeel 20:05 #ukedchat I'll sit this one out and watch for snow while marking!

PhilWheeler1 20:05 @philallman1 good idea. I take it works well? #ukedchat

Kezmerrelda 20:05 We do online chat sessions on vle live teachers and kids from

jwinchester25 20:05

we have yr 6 in for taster days including sports sessions run by our

older sports leaders - benefits both groups! #ukedchat

mrjonesICT 20:05

Superb digital @edmodo guide http://t.co/kicx3LaK Useful for

whole school CPD and more #ukedchat #edchat #edtech

ukedchat 20:05

If you are joining @PhilWheeler1 for #ukedchat please remember

to include the #ukedchat hash tag at the start of your tweets.

mrpeel 20:05

#ukedchat not really my thing though I enjoyed the Army coming in

to yr12 open day last summer with an assault course

ukedchat 20:05

It's 8pm. Please join @PhilWheeler1 who is hosting #ukedchat with

the theme being around Transition. Info at http://t.co/2N9vieTU

HilaryNunns 20:05

Transition to college is also an important time, not just between

primary and secondary. #ukedchat


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YMSchools 20:05

What's wrong with the teenage mind? Wall Street Journal essay by

Alison Gopnik seeks to find out: http://t.co/pTffnWZg #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:05 Scheduling tweet fail! #ukedchat is NOW live with @PhilWheeler1

PhilWheeler1 20:06

RT @Kezmerrelda: We do online chat sessions on vle live teachers

and kids from


@PhilWheeler1 speaking & listening project works with Y7s for a

year doing philosophy they then facilitate sessions with Y6 pupils

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:06

@PhilWheeler1 yep. Done it in two schools now and means new

kids lose fear of older ones #ukedchat older 1s b/c more

responsible too

PhilWheeler1 20:06

RT @jwinchester25: we have yr 6 in for taster days including sports

sessions run by our older sports leaders - benefits both groups!

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:06

We've just started linking a behaviour-themed one with our feeder

2ndry as we have had issues with exclusions #ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:06

I have worked with many PRU and alternative schools in NEET

reduction projects. #transition #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:07

Transition wouldn't be a problem if KS1 curriculum were based on

Fd stage, and KS3 curriculum based on KS2 #ukedchat #simples

90_maz 20:07

#ukedchat run sessions for g and t y5/6 scientists from feeder

schools throughout th e year

jwinchester25 20:07

those leaving for college or other providers go on link courses and

have a transition planned for from annual reviews #ukedchat

philallman1 20:07

using the same writing book throughout feeder into and beyond

ours also means we can track across phases #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:07

RT @mrjonesICT: Superb digital @edmodo guide

http://t.co/kicx3LaK Useful for whole school CPD and more

#ukedchat #edchat #edtech

PhilWheeler1 20:07

@Kezmerrelda a great way of introducing social media to them as

well #ukedchat

Inspir_EdPhil 20:07

RT @passionateaboot: Whats the purpose of #education?

#ukedchat #edchat http://t.co/bUbgOSJy

MartindalePaul 20:07

Help needed! My kids want to build our summer curric around go-

karts!! Anyone made go-karts with KS2 chn? Ideas gtly rec'd!

#ukedchat

jwinchester25 20:08

RT @teamjacklin: First day of term is always new Y7 and Y11 only

to bring eldest and youngest together, creates good connection

from top to bottom #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:08

RT @mr_chadwick: Transition wouldn't be a problem if KS1

curriculum were based on Fd stage, and KS3 curriculum based on

KS2 #ukedchat #simplesPhilWheeler1 20:08 @philallman1 excellent thank you #ukedchat


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teamjacklin 20:08

First day of term is always new Y7 and Y11 only to bring eldest and

youngest together, creates good connection from top to bottom

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:08 @philosophyshop thank you. it all comes clear now #ukedchat

philallman1 20:09@PhilWheeler1 we theme it too; done performing arts, sport andmaths over last three years #ukedchat gives it a focus

PhilWheeler1 20:09

@teamjacklin many schools do this but it needs careful planning to

be useful/effective #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:09

RT @MartindalePaul: Help needed! My kids want to build our

summer curric around go-karts!! Anyone made go-karts with KS2

chn? Ideas gtly rec'd! #ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:09

Many transitions/inductions in college don't cover basics and in FE

students are 'lost' by half term. #ukedchat

philallman1 20:09@mr_chadwick not just curricular change though - institutional oneis bigger. How its managed is key issue IMO #ukedchat

Kezmerrelda 20:09

Also have shared class on vle with loads pics and vids of junior

school teachers classrooms etc #ukedchat can ask questions at

home on forum

PhilWheeler1 20:09

RT @90_maz: #ukedchat run sessions for g and t y5/6 scientists

from feeder schools throughout th e year

MattOswin 20:09

Year 5s do some work with us in the summer term to prepare them

for the new school year in September #ukedchat

arch4schools 20:10 #ukedchat secondary style lessons and subjects for a day.

Kezmerrelda 20:10

#ukedchat oh they get introduced to social media from reception

year with us! They do visit junior school too of course!

HilaryNunns 20:10

#ukedchat schools/college collaboration needs to be greater.

Structured, co-operative, hand-in-hand. How can we get this b4

2013

MrWaldram 20:10 @martindalepaul Big 'sit-in-able' ones or minis? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:10

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MrPHorner 20:11

@PhilWheeler1 @teamjacklin Also requires the Y5/6 teacher to see

it as something useful, else hammering on cold iron. #ukedchat

pamela_manley 20:11

@PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat go over skills required for senior school

with a booklet and some group tasks

PhilWheeler1 20:11

RT @ukedchat: If you are joining #ukedchat you may need to

unprotect your tweets so that they can be collected for the archive

davidhunter 20:11

#ukedchat not much about ks1/ks2 transition. Anyone find this an

issue?

PhilWheeler1 20:11

RT @Kezmerrelda: Also have shared class on vle with loads pics and

vids of junior school teachers classrooms etc #ukedchat can askquestions at home on forum


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mr_chadwick 20:11

@philallman1 But if curriculum were similar, institution would be

similar? #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:11 @HilaryNunns not good for motivation or progress #ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:12

Week at Secondary doing timetable with teachers before summer

holidays worked great with my daughter. No worry in hols, fab!

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:12

RT @HilaryNunns: #ukedchat schools/college collaboration needs

to be greater. Structured, co-operative, hand-in-hand. How can we

get this b4 2013

philallman1 20:12

@PhilWheeler1 I'm passionate abt it. Was HT of a Y5-8 mid sch so

had to get it right! #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:12

@HilaryNunns Joining the same Ed Trust should help, with

everything turning Academy the links should become stronger

#ukedchat

chrisquigley 20:12

#ukedchat Interesting that transition in ofsted 2012 means ready to

progress. Similar to proposals for new Nat.Curric.Different toliaison.

JOHNSAYERS 20:12

@ukedchat @philwheeler1 great transition activities I've used

mission explore activities #ukedchat and y6-7 present to staff and

their class

ukedchat 20:12

RT @philallman1: @mr_chadwick not necessarily! It would help to

ease the bump but best transition practice is much wider than curr

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:12

RT @davidhunter: #ukedchat not much about ks1/ks2 transition.

Anyone find this an issue?

PhilWheeler1 20:12

@philallman1 sounds like you have a programme for success keep

up the good work #ukedchat

MissKaziW 20:12

@ukedchat we run some subject sessions in the primary schools,

have a taster day at the end of june #ukedchat

mollywicks 20:12

@HilaryNunns #ukedchat - also the transition into primary school in

the 1st place. And, I found college to Uni the hardest!

MattOswin 20:13

Our local secondary school invites new pupils in for the first week

of the summer holidays for a variety of activities #ukedchat

Shaz_Yu 20:13

To ease transition, learners should spend a few days in their new

environment #ukedchat

philallman1 20:13

@HilaryNunns the assumption they're big enough to cope is never

a good one! #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:13 @HilaryNunns agree. This is another debate I feel #ukedchat

MartindalePaul 20:13

@MrWaldram #ukedchat Ride-on is their preference, building up to

a race @ the end! Making team overalls etc too! They don't want

much!

HilaryNunns 20:13

@philwheeler1 #ukedchat No not good for motivation! Handed

over from big school to fend for themselves. Big adjustment which

not all manage

Shaz_Yu 20:14

RT @philallman1: @HilaryNunns the assumption they're big

enough to cope is never a good one! #ukedchat


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HilaryNunns 20:14

@mollywicks #ukedchat Interesting! So we're saying it's hard at

both ends of the spectrum! Induction is not all.

MrWaldram 20:14

@MartindalePaul sounds great. We've used construction kits

before. Like giant meccano. Quality #truestory #ukedchat

90_maz 20:14#ukedchat current sld school home visits, school visits for y6,multiple college visits in ks5.no internal transition though :-(

PhilWheeler1 20:14

RT @chrisquigley: #ukedchat Interesting that transition in ofsted

2012 means ready to progress. Similar to proposals for new

Nat.Curric.Different to liaison.

teamjacklin 20:14

Big problem we have with transition is not recieving full

information from Primaries, Linked Documents, SEN docs etc

#ukedchat

ConnectEDglobal 20:14

RT @ukedchat: 5 minutes until @PhilWheeler1 is hosting

#ukedchat with the theme being around Transition. Info at


chrisquigley 20:15

#ukedchat processes of moving on have been traditionally called

transition. Now we may need to think of readiness.

PhilWheeler1 20:15 @JOHNSAYERS @ukedchat #ukedchat cheers John great ideas

mr_chadwick 20:15

@philallman1 So what else? In my experience of Y6 worries about

bullying, more homework, getting lost, strict teachers/detentions

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:15

@teamjacklin ok so wht have U proposed U wnt from them or

offered 2 help - its either unwillingness or capacity when ths occurs

#ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:15

As more schools become academies and join together, transition

should become well knitted between same trust

Primaries/Secondaries #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:15

@philwheeler1 massively! My twitter feed links to school website

so need to be appropriate! #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:15

RT @JOHNSAYERS: @ukedchat @philwheeler1 great transition

activities I've used mission explore activities #ukedchat and y6-7

present to staff and their class

PhilWheeler1 20:15

@chrisquigley forget that transition may take time for each

individual. sound like transition needs to occur before arrival

#ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:15

Teachers visit and do lessons but not often enough and children

need to know way around a bigger school where they are not

known #ukedchat

cherrylkd 20:15

@nickotkdIV after running around like crazy I can't do #ukedchat

As a spec sch we don't have transition. I'll watch and learn. Enjoy

chat

philallman1 20:16

@mr_chadwick its the little things & an u/s of it being a rite of

passage that is vital. difft is ok as long as its handled well #ukedchat

MissionExplore 20:16

RT @JOHNSAYERS: @ukedchat @philwheeler1 great transitionactivities I've used mission explore activities #ukedchat and y6-7

present to staff and their class


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HilaryNunns 20:16

@shaz_yu #ukedchat In college we run taster sessions, but they r

fluffy + warm, unlike real FE collg courses which are steeped in

coursework

PhilWheeler1 20:16

Great start thank you all moving on What is the importance of

transition? #ukedchat

Little_Sparra 20:16

#ukedchat During summer term I take any SEND ch for extra visits

to comp. They do a 'treasure hunt' where they find rooms using aschool map

MattOswin 20:16

Our Y6s have received a visit from the head of our local secondary

school and a maths teacher comes in once a week #ukedchat

syded06 20:16

Alongside the summer masterclasses we run an activity week (PE)

for incoming yr 7 and existing students. Get's over the fear!

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:17

@MattOswin @mr_chadwick only way these go is in real time!

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:17

RT @HilaryNunns: @shaz_yu #ukedchat In college we run tastersessions, but they r fluffy + warm, unlike real FE collg courses which

are steeped in coursework

teamjacklin 20:17

@philallman1 Unfortunately its SIMS that has a gap in link docs. We

can ask for everything from several schools but a lot to ask!

#ukedchat

syded06 20:17

Primary schools are all visited by a member of staff in June. Time

consuming but worthwhile. #ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:17

@MattOswin Why do pupils want to go to school in hol? Should

build into term time. We have similar offer and not real situation!

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:17 @MattOswin If only :) #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:17

@mr_chadwick @philallman1 I'd agree about those being the

major worries - crop up every year I find #ukedchat

philallman1 20:18

@teamjacklin most prims have AM7 capable. Prob is they often

don't have expertise to utilise it. Could sec staff help? #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:18

@JazzieDe Not everything offered is in the school - one activity was

a visit to the Olympic Stadium #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:18

@mr_chadwick @philallman1 In my experience Y6's main worry is

getting their head flushed down the toilets. #ukedchat

bucharesttutor 20:18

@nickotkdIV @cherrylkd Hello both :) wont be able to join

#ukedchat as very tired tonight and will try and sleep early :)

davidhunter 20:18

@PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat at secondary its gotta be about

teambuilding.these guys are going to have to work together for five

years

tj007 20:18

@MattOswin sounds good. Do you know what sort of activities

they do? #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:18

RT @Little_Sparra: #ukedchat During summer term I take any SEND

ch for extra visits to comp. They do a 'treasure hunt' where theyfind rooms using a school map


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johngraham71 20:19

High expectation, no excuses - Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI outlines

changes to Ofsted inspection

Little_Sparra 20:19

#ukedchat I make small laminated cards for ch with specific info

about them for use with new teachers...inc needs, problems,

difficulties...

JOHNSAYERS 20:19Transition is a great way to link primary & secondary staff and forthe students to present their primary learning #ukedchat

davidhunter 20:19

#ukedchat any good parent mixer initiatives?strength of parent

relations easy to develop in the playground in primary

PhilWheeler1 20:19

RT @davidhunter: @PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat at secondary its gotta

be about teambuilding.these guys are going to have to work

together for five years

PhilWheeler1 20:19

@syded06 we do this and find it helps. Totally worth while

#ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:19

@PhilWheeler Effective transition essential if education to progress

and not regress. We must get it right at all stages! #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:20

RT @EngageinEd: Raising aspirations is a key part of transition work

- helping children understand why they learn at sec & encouraging

engagement #ukedchat

cherrylkd 20:20

@joanne_rich We're 2 to 19. Some come in at Y7 but mostly from

other specials. No feeder school really. #ukedchat

philallman1 20:20 @philallman1 Hmmm! #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:20

RT @davidhunter: #ukedchat any good parent mixer

initiatives?strength of parent relations easy to develop in the

playground in primary

HilaryNunns 20:20

#ukedchat This summary of a transition project might help PRU

staff with Y10/11 transition http://t.co/Qyqxgtgf

Educationchat 20:20

Hardest transition is from Reception to Y2. Y1 have to start year like

EYFS and end as more formal ready for Y2. Tough. #ukedchat

syded06 20:20

@PhilWheeler1 I think the parents value the routine of bringing

student for a school day without the added pressure of 'lessons'

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:20

RT @MattOswin: @tj007 Lots of 'getting to know' activities and

usually a trip on the Friday #ukedchat

philallman1 20:20

Transition is crucial. If we are serious about educ being a journey

and not series of destinations for child it must be v. imp #ukedchat

Markynicholls 20:20

@philallman1 Shame our Secondary is not as pro active as we are.

Still trying to get to speak to head of Yr 7 #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:20

RT @JOHNSAYERS: Transition is a great way to link primary &

secondary staff and for the students to present their primary

learning #ukedchat

EngageinEd 20:20

Raising aspirations is a key part of transition work - helping children

understand why they learn at sec & encouraging engagement#ukedchat


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Shaz_Yu 20:20

RSA Opening minds curriculum with three hour sessions.... cross-

curricular modules #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:20

@educationchat We only do that to them a couple of times

though... ;) #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:20

@davidhunter so true. with these skills the can also become ind

learners #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:21What about middle schools? They have transition issues:harder/easier #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:21

@JazzieDe In that sense, I agree. However, I think it gives them a

good chance to get to know staff and other pupils #ukedchat

philallman1 20:21

Oddly enough in school transitions can be harder than across

school. We assume kids and staff know everything often at our

cost! #ukedchat

Little_Sparra 20:21

#ukedchat this way,if ch is shy or finds it hard to explain,all they

have to do is show the teacher the card&all the info about him is

there

teamjacklin 20:21

@philallman1 Unfortunately too much support is given to Primaries

ICT support already, now being a trust relationships are changed

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:21

@mr_chadwick @philallman1 yup. Even the confident ones have to

start at the bottom and that's hard. #Ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:22

@Little_Sparra Nice idea. I may use one now with other staff :)

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:22

@JOHNSAYERS Would help if secondary school teachers believed

KS2 data and had higher expectations of Y6 children! #ukedchat

#tongueincheek

davidhunter 20:22

@PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat activities should level the playing

field.too many successful sports kids coming up.too easy for them

to dominate.

PhilWheeler1 20:22

RT @philallman1: Transition is crucial. If we are serious about educ

being a journey and not series of destinations for child it must be v.

imp #ukedchat

chrisquigley 20:22

#ukedchat readiness seems to be a strong theme in Nat curric

review. A 2 year key stage structure seems to support ac and

personal dev.

ElliotFndtn 20:22

RT @MartindalePaul: Help needed! My kids want to build our

summer curric around go-karts!! Anyone made go-karts with KS2

chn? Ideas gtly rec'd! #ukedchat

syded06 20:23

Had year 7 parents even. Parents concerned the pressure was

relentless.Our transition might not prepare them for new

expectations #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:23

@JOHNSAYERS Not that long ago in Y7 pupils were taught how to

use PowerPoint when it was taught in Y2/3. Pupils bored.

#ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:23

Too often primary & secondary don't meet I think a jointly planned

concept is so important secondary can gain more info on kids

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:23

RT @MrWaldram: What about middle schools? They have

transition issues: harder/easier #ukedchat


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philallman1 20:23

@MrWaldram middle schs usually have better transition b/c they

get hammered for not aligning w/ KS. #ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:23 @philallman1 #ukedchat Have you just 'hmmmm' to yourself? :-)

philallman1 20:24

@nickotkdIV which is my point. In school variation is ofter=n bigger

than cross school variation. #ukedchat

MissionExplore 20:24

We will be really pleased to work with any teachers that would liketo use #MissionExplore for a transition project. Just @ me.

#ukedchat

ufasarah 20:24

Why do we even have separate schools? Why not a seamless

education? #ukedchat

chrisquigley 20:24

@MrWaldram #ukedchat do you think a new lower key stage2 will

help this? Year 4 assessment with national expectation?

PhilWheeler1 20:24

RT @Educationchat: @JOHNSAYERS Would help if secondary school

teachers believed KS2 data and had higher expectations of Y6children! #ukedchat #tongueincheek

PhilWheeler1 20:24

RT @davidhunter: @PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat activities should level

the playing field.too many successful sports kids coming up.too

easy for them to dominate.

davidhunter 20:24

@tj007 #ukedchat also inter-parent relations.that can help chn to

settle in by families spending time together

90_maz 20:24

RT @philallman1: Oddly enough in school transitions can be harder

than across school. We assume kids and staff know everything

often at our cost! #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:24 @philallman1 interesting. #ukedchat

GeekPeter 20:24

#ukedchat We did a social type thing for KS2-3 in the summer

holidays with our BEST for vulnerable kids, lifelong friends were

made there.

ufasarah 20:24

We ran a really successful summer prog. New students (yr6) +yr 7

and also Yr 9 Peer Tutors. #ukedchat @ufaorg

philallman1 20:24

@HilaryNunns apparently I did but it was in response to a tweet

that I won't edit - #thinkingallowed #ukedchat :)

philallman1 20:25

@ufasarah ok in theory but what happens if a phase of that school

doesn't suit a child - what then? #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:25

@philallman1 That's a great point. If you feel 'you've finished' and

then have to 'start again' makes it difficult. #ukedchat

TommyTeachPE 20:25

#ukedchat we move to 3-16 school in sept which is a fantastic

opportunity to do something awesome with transition from KS2-3

HelenCampion 20:25

We take the whole of our new Y7s on an outdoor activity holiday in

the 2nd week of the 1st term #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:25

@Jen_Catter Recently was on a course when an Ofsted inspector

said the hardest year to get right in Primary School is Y1. #ukedchat

harryp25 20:25

Transition runs wider than just between phases, and should be

carefully considered at each year progression IMO. #ukedchat


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Ideas_Factory 20:25

RT@GeoCollective: We would be interested 2 work with teachers 2

use @MissionExplore http://t.co/TX85Da7p to help KS2/3

transition.#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:25 @Educationchat @JOHNSAYERS I'll come on to this later #ukedchat

EngageinEd 20:25

We find peer mentoring Y9-Y6 is a great way to encourage

successful transition from primary,

JOHNSAYERS 20:25

@Educationchat exactly let students present to primary and

secondary staff as a demonstration of their learning development

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:26

@EngageinEd A good idea which I will take back to my own school.

hank you #ukedchat

philallman1 20:26

As HT of middle then junior its easy 4 me 2 act as stumbling block 2

transition both below & above. Responsibility 2 cooperate

#ukedchat

DWar 20:26

#ukedchat What about schs that go from 4 to 18 -no bump there.

Are they the future?

PhilWheeler1 20:26

RT @EngageinEd: We find peer mentoring Y9-Y6 is a great way to

encourage successful transition from primary,

davidhunter 20:26

RT @ufasarah: Why do we even have separate schools? Why not a

seamless education? #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:26

@chrisquigley interesting idea. Could do. I'm not convinced they'd

be 'ready'. Still don't think they are at Y6 tbh #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:26

RT @JOHNSAYERS: @Educationchat exactly let students present to

primary and secondary staff as a demonstration of their learning

development #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:26

RT @JOHNSAYERS: @Educationchat exactly let students present to

primary and secondary staff as a demonstration of their learning

development #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:27

@ictwitz ...perhaps, but they need the primary model of tlc

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:27

@nickotkdIV no it's b/c KS1 measures aren't same as KS2. Same

occurs between KS2 and 3. This is why the data is so spurious!

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:27

@HelenCampion us to but in the final week before Oct half term

#ukedchat

Little_Sparra 20:27

#ukedchat the info cards work as I've had positive feedback from

both parents & staff at comp. I suppose it's a security for the ch

too...

Jacqhutch 20:27

@EngageinEd absolutely, if they already have a dream, so much

easier to guide and advise #ukedchat

alliblob 20:27

@JOHNSAYERS I agree. I developed a transition project across 6

primaries & 3 secondarys & it definitiely had advantages for ICT.

#ukedchat

tj007 20:27

@davidhunter That is quite key - the transition for parents too.

More teachers to liaise with KS2 to 3. (with the #ukedchat tag this

time!)


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DavidAshworth16 20:27

Check out http://t.co/C4r6zPrJ addressing issues of KS2-3 transition

in music. I'm working as resources consultant for this #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:27

@DWar Schools being built in Telford are looking at covering all the

age ranges #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:27

My school foes a great summer school activity and students have a

presentation evening to parents. They love it and great variety#ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:27

RT @harryp25: Transition runs wider than just between phases,

and should be carefully considered at each year progression IMO.

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:27

@Kezmerrelda But how often are NQTs put in Y1? I'd say quite

regularly. Or Y3 which has its own challenges. #ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:27

Just jumping into #ukedchat talking about transition. I feel some

Year 6's are ready for the secondary model of schooling.

MrWaldram 20:28

@philallman1 so which was easier regarding transition then?

#ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:28

RT @ufasarah: Why do we even have separate schools? Why not a

seamless education? #ukedchat >>> crikey, imagine the size of the

campus :-)

philallman1 20:28

@DWar Not true though - in school variation can be even bigger.

#ukedchat

gamesbritannia 20:28

RT @MissionExplore: We will be really pleased to work with any

teachers that would like to use #MissionExplore for a transition

project. Just @ me. #ukedchat

davidhunter 20:29

@HilaryNunns @ufasarah #ukedchat I like this though.I think the

atmosphere would change with young chn to care for

JOHNSAYERS 20:29

RT @MissionExplore: We will be really pleased to work with any

teachers that would like to use #MissionExplore for a transition

project. Just @ me. #ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:29

@MrWaldram When do they need to be 'toughened up', or does

evolution do that anyway? #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:29

The discussion is moving naturally on to what makes outstanding

transition links or materials? #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:29 @hilarynunns my thoughts exactly! #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:29

Sure your a Popular school! :) RT: @helencampion: We take the

whole of our new Y7s on an outdoor activity holiday #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:30

RT @ufasarah: We've worked with a few schs on a challenge based

curriculum for Yr 7 so they don't go str8 into having 17 diff teachers

on day1 #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:30

@ictwitz depending on the area, some of them are 'toughened'

enough - they just dont deserve to be. #ukedchat

PeterSpencer88 20:30@HilaryNunns @ufasarah imagine what would assemblies be like?#ukedchat


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PhilWheeler1 20:30

RT @MattOswin: @DWar Schools being built in Telford are looking

at covering all the age ranges #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:30

Half way through #ukedchat this week with @PhilWheeler1 The

chat is focused on 'transition'

ufasarah 20:30

We've worked with a few schs on a challenge based curriculum for

Yr 7 so they don't go str8 into having 17 diff teachers on day1

#ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:31

@PhilWheeler1 People who want to get to know children and

realise that they need to feel secure and happy to continue to

progress #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:31 @ictwitz ... than waiting until summer. IMO #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:31

@MissionExplore I'm happy to plan transition #MissionExplore days

with NE schools. #ukedchat just tweet me:)

philallman1 20:31

We got all yr 2s 2 do a treasure hunt arnd skool on transition day 1.

They found toilets, hall etc. by chance so knew everywhere!

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:31

@chrisquigley @MrWaldram The only thing a new LKS2 will do is

give the government a new set of data to bash schools with...

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:31

@ictwitz ... it would be good to have some KS3 teachers acting as

role models to them - kids know them and vice versa rather

...#ukedchat

rapclassroom 20:31

@_mykl The 6 Fatal Mistakes Any School Leader Can Make And

How to Address Them #ukedchat #edchat - http://t.co/TVtojDZj

Heatherleatt 20:31

#ukedchat just joined this eve. Have been involved in several diff

types of transition projects. Definitely help.


5 Bridges model of transition really helpful (data transfer social

curric pedagogy pupil managed) Anyone worked with this?

#ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:32

@MrWaldram I heard of a Secondary school in Blackpool who

worked hard on Y7 transition. Y7's had own unit & teachers came

to them #ukedchat

alexfinICT 20:32

I ran some summer schools for y6 transition pupils where mentors

were from the secondary school. The y6 found it really helpful

#ukedchat

MrAColley 20:32

@piersyoung: Post: What to teach in IT? #ICTcurric #ICT500

#RethinkingICT #ukedchat http://t.co/kv3xGsgY > GREAT post

Heatherleatt 20:32

#ukedchat my last school runs a transition school for Yr 7. All in one

building, teachers move to them. Diff break & lunch kids love it.

teamjacklin 20:32

@MissionExplore Sounds interesting, would like to have some info

#ukedchat

Kezmerrelda 20:32

@Educationchat I'm mentoring nqt in yr1 this year so see what u

saying. But yr r considered challenge and year 2 sats. #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:32

@PhilWheeler1 I liked the Y6/7 Kensuke's Kingdom work when

done properly at both ends. #ukedchat


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JOHNSAYERS 20:32

RT @Ideas_Factory: RT@GeoCollective: We would be interested 2

work with teachers 2 use @MissionExplore http://t.co/TX85Da7p

to help KS2/3 transition.#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:32 @Heatherleatt welcome thanks for joining in #ukedchat

HilaryNunns 20:32 #ukedchat Interesting reading but have to run.

mrjonesICT 20:33#ukedchat why not use blogging as a way of setting up links before,during and after transition. We have Y3, Y6 & Y10 doing just that.


@PhilWheeler1 we run philosophy sessions on change, identity,

personal responsibility with Y6 to specifically aid transition

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:33 @Educationchat @chrisquigley #truestory #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:33 @ICTwitz that sounds good, know the school? #Ukedchat

Babbleaboutbks 20:33 @Heatherleatt What an excellent idea. #ukedchat

philallman1 20:33

If any child coming to my sch isnt excited after transition days

rather than fearful we have failed. #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:33@philallman1 lack of.. I think. We're all guilty of that. Maybe moretime might help. #Ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:34

RT @mrjonesICT: #ukedchat why not use blogging as a way of

setting up links before, during and after transition. We have Y3, Y6

& Y10 doing just that.

Heatherleatt 20:34

Sometimes been hard to get secondaries interested in transition

projects though. In hard times, transition post is often cut.

#ukedchat

Primary_Ed 20:34

transition, its all about giving children the best possible start to

their new class or school #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:34

@mrjonesICT I create a blog on our VLE for our Y6s to share their

transition experiences on #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:34

@Educationchat you need both ends to be working together for

the benefit of all #ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:34

@MrWaldram No, sorry. Heard about it at a Teachmeet. Will try to

find out for #ukedchat

philallman1 20:34

@MrWaldram time is always the enemy. It's not how we find time

but can we afford not to! #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:34

RT @philallman1: If any child coming to my sch isnt excited after

transition days rather than fearful we have failed. #ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:35

@PhilWheeler1 cheers! Late home and tweeted deck not working :(

#ukedchat

Little_Sparra 20:35

#ukedchat provide A5 folders with info:spellings for days/mths, hrs-

day, mins-hr,ml-l, cm-m, connectives, vocab, can use in Y6 &take to

comp

PhilWheeler1 20:35

@mrjonesICT A totally excellent idea. Another one for the morning

#ukedchat, thanks

davidhunter 20:35

#ukedchat how important is transition.any studies that gave

convinced you?

Steven_Berryman 20:35

RT @DavidAshworth16: Check out http://t.co/C4r6zPrJ addressing

issues of KS2-3 transition in music. I'm working as resourcesconsultant for this #ukedchat


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alexfinICT 20:36

Also did a skype project where y6 pupils talked with y7 children

from their own school. Allowed them to ask some direct quetions

#ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:36

@Primary_Ed But is it? Should it not be a contunuation of learning

and progress? ~ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:36

@mrjonesICT @PhilWheeler1 sounds like a brilliant idea. How does

it work? #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:36 @totallywired77 looks good - will read the rest later #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:36

@philosophyshop Do these take alot of time to set up. sound very

interesting? #ukedchat

philallman1 20:36 @janbaker97 really? That's a bit of a generalisation! #ukedchat

philallman1 20:37

@janbaker97 which is why it is vital secs engage w/ transition more

than they often do. I say this as a sec trained tchr! #ukedchat

Kezmerrelda 20:37 @MattOswin @mrjonesict even better with webcam #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:37

RT @MrsDrSarah: @PhilWheeler1 helped lead a day (prev life)

started with team building, moved on to Y6 & 7 sharing ideas to

make transition easier #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:37

@Heatherleatt such a shame as the secondaries have to take on

any issues which could develop #ukedchat

mrjonesICT 20:38

@MattOswin #ukedchat gr8 idea we do the same, also good 2 see

thoughts, fears, aspirations & indeed writing standards @ different

Key stages

PhilWheeler1 20:38

RT @alexfinICT: Also did a skype project where y6 pupils talked

with y7 children from their own school. Allowed them to ask some

direct quetions #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:38

@nickotkdIV @norfolkshine @philallman1 This seems to happen

well within a school, but not always as well between schools

#ukedchat

mathsnqt 20:38

Is transition different for secondaries who have a lot of feeder

schools compared to those with very few? #ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:38

#quadblogging #blogging Could this be a great aid to transition?

#ukedchat


@PhilWheeler1 Not really, and for all the schools we work in we

generally work the last half of the summer term with Y6 for this

#ukedchat

MattOswin 20:38

@mrjonesICT Trialled it last year and it was quite successful -

looking forward to making more of it this year #ukedchat

alexfinICT 20:38

Sadly, when connecting schools, it usually only works when two (or

more) teachers are really motivated :( #ukedchat

chrisquigley 20:38@Educationchat @MrWaldram #ukedchat not a big fan of data buta big fan of children doing well. Might give more focus for Y4?


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Bluetherabbit 20:38

RT @_imaginaryme: Got another class up & blogging today. 4

Poplar would love your comments. Pls RT http://t.co/Bama8iC0

#comments4kids #ukedchat #classblogs

PhilWheeler1 20:38 @MrsDrSarah a simple but effective idea, thank you #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:39

RT @mathsnqt: Is transition different for secondaries who have a

lot of feeder schools compared to those with very few? #ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:39

#ukedchat can be a big step for yr 6s to go from small village school

to a 6 form entry secondary. Need to do things to ease them in.

MrWaldram 20:39

@chrisquigley @Educationchat I think so, seems to cool off a bit

there. And that seems to be where holes are. #Ukedchat

Jacqhutch 20:39

@EngageinEd yes! Developing resources for year 6 transition to

include careers ed and parental involvement, raising ambition#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:39

@alexfinICT this sounds like my cup of tea. I will speak with you

about this in more depth later if I may? #ukedchat

philallman1 20:40

I do think primaries have resp to give y6s more sec style curr but

cost can be high in smaller schs. #ukedchat

EngageinEd 20:40

@Heatherleatt A sch we work with has a year7 unit too, works so

well to have fewer teachers, diff breaks etc and acts a step-up

#ukedchat

web20education 20:40

Blog post 3 #pad tools-collaborate online with your team

#edtech20 #engchat #cpchat #edchat #lrnchat #eltchat

http://t.co/Sm4lVcmh #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:40

@MattOswin @mrjonesICT Hoping to do the same with Edmodo,

give Y6s access to Secondary site and integrate them with elder

peers #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:40

RT @Heatherleatt: #ukedchat can be a big step for yr 6s to go from

small village school to a 6 form entry secondary. Need to do things

to ease them in.

MrWaldram 20:40

@chrisquigley @Educationchat I can say that having spent time

there and doing it myself as a newbie #ukedchat


http://t.co/ZOjztYlw Sound Tracks: supporting young peoplesmusical progression from primary to secondary school #ukedchat

APorter4 20:40

Do we expect them to be too adult in y7? Would like to compare

with y6 primary. How are they spoken to? Effects on behaviour?

#ukedchat

Shaz_Yu 20:40 Collaborative learning.....sharing is caring dude #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:41

@APorter4 I think maybe sometimes they're bored and re-doing

stuff already covered in primary? #ukedchat

alexfinICT 20:41

@PhilWheeler1 @mathsnqt presents different challenges. Many

feeder schools allows children to find new friends #ukedchat

alatalite 20:41 RT @Totallywired77: Our 5R Day http://t.co/1nkw0iUb #ukedchat


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MrWaldram 20:41

@Educationchat @chrisquigley doesn't matter what year tests are

in; we'll always end up teaching to it :( #ukedchat

mrjonesICT 20:41

@teamjacklin well worth doing, you could even set up collaborative

projects #ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:41

It all boils down to good working relationships at all levels and

professionals prepared to go the extra mile. #ukedchat

derekwingrove 20:41We have our year 4s go in to the feeder First Schools. They enjoygoing back and talk frankly #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:42

@teamjacklin @MattOswin @mrjonesICT I think this could really

work to help Y6 feel part of the school #ukedchat

philallman1 20:42

In all of this just like to say the jump in curricular expectation from

prim2sec was why middle schs were invented #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:42

@philwheeler1 agreed - I had that in my first couple of years as a

teacher :( #ukedchat

lee_stott 20:42Run an after school computing club have you joinedhttps://t.co/HL4DhCPl #edchat #ukedchat #student #techclub

PhilWheeler1 20:42

RT @teamjacklin: @MattOswin @mrjonesICT Hoping to do the

same with Edmodo, give Y6s access to Secondary site and integrate

them with elder peers #ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:42 @philallman1 Quite a challenge for primaries IMHO #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:43

RT @lee_stott: Run an after school computing club have you joined

https://t.co/HL4DhCPl #edchat #ukedchat #student #techclub

ufasarah 20:43

RT @ukedchat: RT @jodieworld: @ICTwitz @philallman1 Wouldn't

it be easier to just make them start secondary aged 10? ;-)

#ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:43

#ukedchat In a selective county like Kent quite often kids start

secondary with few friends, sometimes none. Daunting experience.

JOHNSAYERS 20:43

@philallman1: If any child coming to my sch isnt excited after

transition days rather than fearful we have failed. #ukedchat so

important!

derekwingrove 20:43

@philallman1 we're struggling to keep our middle schools though

#ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:43

Any schools competing against other schools for Y7 numbers so

transition ideas become competitive? Dare I say it, good

Marketing? #ukedchat

JazzieDe 20:43

@APorter4 Definately ! Our local secondary now an academy

recognises this so hopefully change! #ukedchat

MrAColley 20:43

THIS is how to mark work! ;) http://t.co/eSpePuIQ via @FAILBlog

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:43

RT @JazzieDe: It all boils down to good working relationships at all

levels and professionals prepared to go the extra mile. #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:43edmodo any good? Know it's transition but seen it mentioned acouple of times. #ukedchat


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ukedchat 20:43

RT @jodieworld: @ICTwitz @philallman1 Wouldn't it be easier to

just make them start secondary aged 10? ;-) #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:43

@philallman1: I do think primaries have resp to give y6s more sec

style curr #ukedchat - or vice versa?

derekwingrove 20:43 @philallman1 couldn't agree more! #ukedchat

EngageinEd 20:43

@Jacqhutch Career-related learning was to be part of Ks2curriculum under DCSF- pilots showed huge impact esp around

transition #ukedchat

philallman1 20:44 @ICTwitz solution is peripatetic specialists in an area. #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:44

@MattOswin @PhilWheeler1 @mrjonesICT Be great for former

students to be mentors for Y6's coming from there old primaries

#ukedchat

GeekPeter 20:44

@ukedchat @jodieworld @ICTwitz @philallman1 #ukedchat A local

school here start Y7 in Summer Term to get settled in before

September.PhilWheeler1 20:44 @JazzieDe So true. Hit the nail on the head! #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:44

nothing I love more whilst trying to type/tweet/text/email and read

when I receive urgent tweets from spambots #notamused

#ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:44

@jodieworld @philallman1 Think that Gov would have them

starting secondary at 7, then test test test #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:44

@APorter4 Is there also a danger Y7 are treated as 'babies'??

#ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:45 I've never seen transition work very well :( #UKEdChat

philallman1 20:45

@derekwingrove I know! If you've worked in one you understand

why they work, if not then...! #ukedchat

teamjacklin 20:45

@mr_chadwick @APorter4 First thing Y8 - 11 are told is not to treat

new Y7 as babies or to pat them and call them cute #ukedchat


Blog post gr8 tools and apps to unleash the power of documents

http://t.co/O0dlU7Qn #edchat #elearning #toolschat #elemchat

#ukedchat

MattOswin 20:45

@mrjonesICT @PhilWheeler1 @teamjacklin Not familiar with those

- any advice/knowledge about these? #ukedchat

ICTwitz 20:45

@philallman1 Exactly the opposite direction gov is going then!

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:45

RT @ictwitz: @jodieworld @philallman1 Think that Gov would

have them starting secondary at 7, then test test test #ukedchat

philallman1 20:45 @mr_chadwick absolutely it is a 2 way process. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:45

Last 15 minutes for #ukedchat with @Philwheeler1 Tonight talking

about transition

piersyoung 20:46

@mrjonesICT #ukedchat or you could get Y7 and Year 8 to

contirbute to an ongoing wiki of "tips for the new kid"

Heatherleatt 20:46 @engageined *loved it* #ukedchat


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mrjonesICT 20:46

@PhilWheeler1 @teamjacklin @MattOswin #ukedchat could use

things like wallwisher prezi/meeting 4 collaborative real time

activities

Heatherleatt 20:46

@EngageinEd works brilliantly. Had breakfast club parents could

come to as well and they were able to chat to teachers. Lived it

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:47@chrisquigley @hilarynunns @totallywired77 thanks for follows#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:47

Wow loads of great stuff covered tonight, last topic what

cooperation is required between primary/sec to improve transition

#ukedchat

ufasarah 20:47

I wonder if a more values focused curriculum - all about

collaboration, belonging, participating and contributing wld help in

yr7? #ukedchat

mrdpcarr 20:47

#ukedchat I think that the biggest enemy to successful Transition is

the long 6 wk holiday. #shakeuptheschoolcalendar


@teamjacklin @MattOswin @PhilWheeler1 @mrjonesICT Yes!

Always good to go in to a new school knowing someone there

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:48

RT @ufasarah: I wonder if a more values focused curriculum - all

about collaboration, belonging, participating and contributing wld

help in yr7? #ukedchat

philallman1 20:48

We do life skills course thru yr leading 2 a transition aspect 4 the

changeovr. wld b better if we cld reflect after they get thr!

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:48

@PhilWheeler1 Any cooperation would be nice... Y7 teacher

coming in. Helping Y6 teacher with their teacher assessments?

#ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:48 @philwheeler1 just co-operation #simples #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:48

RT @mrjonesICT: @PhilWheeler1 @teamjacklin @MattOswin

#ukedchat could use things like wallwisher prezi/meeting 4

collaborative real time activities

TeacherToolkit 20:48

@chris_1974 I've seen one before; just can't remember it. #options

tool #UKEdChat

ukedchat 20:49

A RT from protected user "I would also argue this for Foundation to

KS1. Year 1 should be more EYFS based." #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:49 @MrWaldram agreed #ukedchat

tafkam1979 20:49

RT @philallman1 ...just like to say the jump in curricular

expectation from prim2sec was why middle schs were invented


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alexfinICT 20:49 @PhilWheeler1 More than just two motivated teachers! #ukedchat

mr_chadwick 20:49

@teamjacklin @APorter4 I was thinking about teachers treating

them that way!! #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:49

@ufasarah it would go along way to sorting out other issues if

nothing else #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:49 @PhilWheeler1 will do, cheers #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:50

what about getting Y7 teachers to 'assist' in writing moderation as

Y6 are now TA? #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:50

RT @Heatherleatt: Supported an ict transition & literacy project.

The ict went better - perhaps because communicating seemed

easier. Time an issue #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:50

@Educationchat @PhilWheeler1 Teachers from the local secondary

visit us and work with groups - maths teacher came in today

#ukedchat

RossMannell 20:50

RT @Megw30890: please RT and visit class 4's blog! we want to

show the world our work! http://t.co/67v1aa5D #comments4kids#tes #ukedchat #epals

ufasarah 20:50

A transition prog staffed by mix of prim & sec teachers, with yp in

mixed groups of yr6/7 with yr 9 as peer tutors #workedareat

#ukedchat

mrdpcarr 20:50

#ukedchat we used to run a fantastic literacy summer school until

funding and numbers dwindled. Now we focus on pyramid projects

and...

PhilWheeler1 20:50 @Educationchat so valuable #ukedchat

MrWaldram 20:51 @njthurly should be in on this - he's transition lead... #ukedchat

tafkam1979 20:51

We have to look at making Y6 more like Y7... and Y7 more like Y6 in

some ways. #ukedchat

judeenright 20:51

@Educationchat @philwheeler1 #ukedchat Y7 teacher needed to

support L6 assessment in primary, now it is "back" Would also spur

on Y7 teacher

Shaf_Hansraj 20:51

Transition isn't about one day Sec schools need to be present in

primaries from the beginning #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:51

RT @ufasarah: A transition prog staffed by mix of prim & sec

teachers, with yp in mixed groups of yr6/7 with yr 9 as peer tutors

#workedareat #ukedchat

iebe_uk 20:51

RT @StephenDCook: 5 quick ways to improve education in England -

new blogpost http://t.co/PJ4PT9rR

mrdpcarr 20:51

#ukedchat sharing data. We also have tried to make links with

pyramid primary literacy. It has been difficult to maintain. Despite

this...

PhilWheeler1 20:51

@alexfinICT Needs to become a whole school issue for secondary

school staff #ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:51

@PhilWheeler1 #ukedchat Collaboration and trust! Too often

artificial barriers put in way, like assessment issues... Co-operation

key.

chrisquigley 20:52

#ukedchat danger that transition projects give false picture of

reality. Need to ensure project reflects the real nature if new sch.


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MrWaldram 20:52 @judeenright Agreed #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:52

RT @Shaf_Hansraj: Transition isn't about one day Sec schools need

to be present in primaries from the beginning #ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:52

Transition should be led by sec students who go into primaries and

break down the barriers #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:52



alexfinICT 20:52

@PhilWheeler1 It really does. But that is hard when depts in 2ndry

never know what the other is doing! #ukedchat

judeenright 20:52



mrdpcarr 20:52

#ukedchat we do reach out a lot to them as a College from a

student care, support and guidance sense. I'm not sure how

successful we r at...

philallman1 20:52

There is NEVER an excuse for poor transition. Whn I was DHT we

had 28 feeder schs. I focused on top 5/6 w/ 85% of intake

#ukedchat

tafkam1979 20:52

Most importantly, Y7s need to know that they have one person

who actually knows and cares about them. Not just a 20-minute

tutor! #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:52



ufasarah 20:52

RT @PhilWheeler1: @alexfinICT Needs to become a whole school

issue for secondary school staff #ukedchat

alexfinICT 20:53

RT @chrisquigley: #ukedchat danger that transition projects give

false picture of reality. Need to ensure project reflects the real

nature if new sch.

HeidiLilley 20:53 @Heatherleatt @PhilWheeler1 Couldn't agree more!!! #ukedchat

mrdpcarr 20:53

#ukedchat linking up from a curriculum / learning pov though. We

have so much we could learn from each other beyond Transition.

MrWaldram 20:53

RT @shaf_hansraj: Transition isn't about one day Sec schools need

to be present in primaries from the beginning #ukedchat TRUE

PhilWheeler1 20:53

@judeenright @Educationchat this would provide better results

and progress for secondaries, its just common sense #ukedchat

philallman1 20:53

@Shaf_Hansraj that presupposes the sec tchrs think its important

(which you clearly do!) :) #ukedchat

davidhunter 20:53

@virkjay @nickotkdIV #ukedchat but do many parents drop off at

secondary?

MrWaldram 20:53

RT @tafkam1979: We have to look at making Y6 more like Y7... and

Y7 more like Y6 in some ways. #ukedchat


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ufasarah 20:53

RT @tafkam1979: Most importantly, Y7s need to know that they

have one person who actually knows and cares about them. Not

just a 20-minute tutor! #ukedchat

ufasarah 20:54

@tafkam1979 one school I taught at had a school-wide system of

'champions' that was like that. Every member of sch staff involved.

#ukedchat


#ls6 team launch new competition& brochure Top 10 #socialmediapractice in Europe #edtech20 #pln http://t.co/71yiv80e #edchat

#ukedchat

philallman1 20:54

RT @Shaf_Hansraj: Primary students should be in sec schools as

well as part of their education as secs often have spec equipment

to aid learning #ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:54

Primary students should be in sec schools as well as part of their

education as secs often have spec equipment to aid learning

#ukedchat

EngageinEd 20:54

#ukedchat secondary school releasing students to be peer mentors

and visit the year 6 classes during the yr to volunteer, workswonders

MrWaldram 20:54 Right, gotta go - thanks for tonight. #wellmorebetterer #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:55

RT @MrWaldram: RT @tafkam1979: We have to look at making Y6

more like Y7... and Y7 more like Y6 in some ways. #ukedchat

MattOswin 20:55 @Shaf_Hansraj Ours often visit for science work in a lab #ukedchat

walshywoot 20:55

#ukedchat we have French, DT and ICT teachers in from high school

to teach projects with years 3 - 6! Kids love it.

chrisquigley 20:55

#ukedchat need to give students a taste of a real week in next

school. If special projects reflect this then great. If not, why?

philallman1 20:55

Can I just say I'd like all sec colleagues in this chat to come and

work near me :) #ukedchat #allseeingtransitionasvitalasido

PhilWheeler1 20:56

@MrWaldram @tafkam1979 agree as this would help my Y7's. I

would love to do this #ukedchat

miconm 20:56 . @Shaf_Hansraj is there a role for all through schools? #ukedchat

Nelkcarps 20:56

RT @CreativeEdu: Our complete guide to Twitter for teachers -

over 30 pages from starting to lists to follow #ukedchat -

http://t.co/8etG2qFi

PhilWheeler1 20:57

RT @philallman1: Can I just say I'd like all sec colleagues in this chat

to come and work near me :) #ukedchat

#allseeingtransitionasvitalasido

ThisIsLiamM 20:57

RT @ukedchat: Next week #ukedchat is being hosted by @ICTMagic

Pol now live at http://t.co/2N9vieTU

Shaf_Hansraj 20:57

Start young - after school clubs led by learners, new students

should know what to expect long before arrival #ukedchat


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PhilWheeler1 20:57

RT @walshywoot: #ukedchat we have French, DT and ICT teachers

in from high school to teach projects with years 3 - 6! Kids love it.

tafkam1979 20:57

My dream job? Head of Y7 with responsibility solely for ensuring

that they settle as quickly and as well as possible. Rarely seen!

#ukedchat

Nicki99 20:57#ukedchat coaching triads with primary and secondary colleaguessharing ideas and expertise, works brilliantly

tafkam1979 20:58 RT @philallman1

theDTguy 20:58

My school have Yr 6 from all feeder schools spend half a day a

fortnight throughout the year to help with transition #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:58

RT @Shaf_Hansraj: Start young - after school clubs led by learners,

new students should know what to expect long before arrival

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:58RT @Nicki99: #ukedchat coaching triads with primary andsecondary colleagues sharing ideas and expertise, works brilliantly

PhilWheeler1 20:59 @theDTguy I bet this pays off too! #ukedchat

Shaf_Hansraj 20:59

We have primary transition nailed just need to work on tertiary to

move our guys forward onto their next steps #ukedchat

walshywoot 20:59

#ukedchat y5 doing project on packaging using CADCAM software.

Goin to see their designs for Easter egg packets cut out with laser

cutter!

samgolia 21:00

@ukedchat i have a playbased year one but very quickly bring a lot

more structure as it what the kids need. play accesible in the

afternoon.

alexfinICT 21:00

RT @ukedchat: It's 9pm. HUGE thanks to @PhilWheeler1 for

hosting #ukedchat this evening. Very impressive first timer ;-)

ukedchat 21:00

Great chat about transition going on from protected users!

#ukedchat

miconm 21:00

@philallman1 agree that secondaries can learn plenty from primary

colleagues #ukedchat


Very interesting topic next week What do you think will be the

next big thing in education? 2011 was #socialmedia #curation year

#ukedchat

ukedchat 21:00

It's 9pm. HUGE thanks to @PhilWheeler1 for hosting #ukedchat this

evening. Very impressive first timer ;-)

ukedchat 21:01

The #ukedchat archive will be collected at approx 9.15 and

available at www.ukedchat.com

PhilWheeler1 21:01

RT @ukedchat: It's 9pm. HUGE thanks to @PhilWheeler1 for

hosting #ukedchat this evening. Very impressive first timer ;-)

Nicki99 21:01

@TeacherToolkit: I've never seen transition work very well :(

#UKEdChat what a shame, it's key to a successful start, pastoral

& academic


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PhilWheeler1 21:01

RT @web20education: Very interesting topic next week What do

you think will be the next big thing in education? 2011 was

#socialmedia #curation year #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 21:02

Well that hour went fast. Thank you to all who made my first

hosting of #ukedchat a pleasure. same time next week with

@ICTMagic

ufasarah 21:02Anyone interested inPeer Tutoring give meashout. Got lots of egsof it working in different ways/contexts #ukedchat


#ukedchat poll for Thursday 16th February 2012, hosted by

@ICTMagic http://t.co/96s7Ya5u Great choices!

davidhunter 21:03 #ukedchat thanks everyone :)

Heatherleatt 21:04

@Nicki99 @PhilWheeler1 that sounds like a really great idea

#ukedchat

mr_chadwick 21:04 First #ukedchat for a while. Enjoyed it. Thanks all.

HeidiLilley 21:04

RT @web20education: Very interesting topic next week What do

you think will be the next big thing in education? 2011 was

#socialmedia #curation year #ukedchatHeatherleatt 21:05 @PhilWheeler1 well done! Great #ukedchat tonight.

ukedchat 21:05

Next week #ukedchat is being hosted by @ICTMagic Poll now live at


PhilWheeler1 21:05

@ukedchat thank you. Really enjoyed it. Love to do another in the

future (if you'll have me) :)

PhilWheeler1 21:07

RT @Heatherleatt: @PhilWheeler1 well done! Great #ukedchat

tonight.

mr_chadwick 21:07


Poll now live at http://t.co/2N9vieTU

ICTmagic 21:09


Pol now live at http://t.co/2N9vieTU

Shaf_Hansraj 21:09

@miconm absolutely - it also means that new cohort know staff

and older students which can be vital in first weeks #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 21:10 @PhilWheeler1 cheers for #ukedchat enjoyed it as always

Shaf_Hansraj 21:11

be inventive, primary students join year 8s doing field work. They

remember it and it gives you common ground in first weeks

#ukedchat