Support pupils through a confident, connected transition to secondary school

Download your free Jigsaw+ Transition Resource Pack

Whether you are preparing Year 6 pupils to move on, or welcoming a new Year 7 cohort into secondary school - supporting successful transitions is key to pupil wellbeing, academic progress, and a lasting sense of belonging.

That’s why we have created this free pack of ready-to-teach, PSHE-aligned lessons and printable resources to help children feel more secure, supported, and excited about the changes ahead.

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What’s Included in the Pack?

🧒 For Primary Teachers – Year 6 (Ages 10–11)

Two full-length classroom lessons and printable resources to help children:

  • Reflect on what they have achieved so far

  • Explore common feelings around change

  • Celebrate the ways they already belong—and how they can carry that forward

  • Understand that feeling nervous is normal, and support is always available

🎓 For Secondary Teachers – Year 7 (Ages 11–12)

Five short sessions and printable reources to support new starters as they begin their secondary school journey.

Topics covered:

  • Making new friends and fitting in

  • Getting lost and navigating a new space

  • Managing homework and building routines

  • Dealing with bullying anxiety

  • Developing a sense of belonging and confidence

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