Transition Information Sessions, Demonstration Project 2006-08

Anne Page, Family and Parenting Institute, 31-Jul-2008

Transition Information Sessions for parents (also known as “Starting School and Moving On” sessions) were developed within the demonstration project as one-off events, lasting about an hour but with extra time for any refreshments and informal discussion.

They aim to:

• Lay the foundations for building effective home/school partnerships by welcoming all parents and carers with a child joining reception class, secondary, middle or high school.
• Give all parents – mothers, fathers and other carers – information, ideas and an opportunity for discussion about parenting issues, including how to keep their child safe, happy and learning.
• Give parents information about local and national services which offer families information, advice, help and practical support.

Download the report: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW055.pdf