Ready for what comes next: Making successful transitions
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 12:30 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
1EdCity | London, EN
About this Event
NEW DATE: 30 APRIL
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
15:25 - 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
Q&A
16:35 - Closing and commitments
Where is it happening?
1EdCity, 1 Edcity Walk, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
