P7-S1 School Transition Support

One of the key transition points in a child’s school experience comes as they move from primary into secondary. Below you will find a range of resources to help with this important time of change.

P7 to S1 Transition film – answering the questions

Hosted by TV presenter Laura Boyd, this short film, in the style of Question Time, sees S1 pupils from an expert panel to answer all the important questions from a P7 audience.

— Filmed by Steadyhand Productions

P7 Learner

“This really answered everything that I was thinking about and has made me realise that secondary school will be great fun.”

P7 Learner

“I was thinking about many of these questions and feel better now knowing what to expect at high school.”

P7 to S1 Transition guide for learners

For learners

This guide for P7 learners has clear and concise information about what to expect in secondary school It includes topics like making friends, getting ready for your first day, and some of the new language you might come across. The guide is available in several different languages below.

Download brochure here

P7 Learner

“It gives advice for different situations and gives an idea on high school”

P7 Learner

“I think it can help P7 Pupils because it answers a lot of things that people could be worried about”

P7 Parent/Carer

“This looks so child friendly and really answers some questions that I didn’t even have the answer to. This is a great help.”

P7 Learner

“This guide helped me and I think will help other P7 pupils”

P7 Learner

“I like the advice on the timetable and getting lost”

DHT P7 Transitions

“I think the pupil leaflet is encouraging pupils to think of positives around different aspects of transition. This is a great guide with lots of fantastic suggestions for children.”

P7 to S1 Transition guide for parents & carers

For Parents & Carers

This guide has information for parents and carers to help your child’s move to secondary school. It includes ideas for ways to talk about this important change and about how secondary schools help their new pupils to settle into the school. The guide is available in several different languages below.

These guides can also be used by schools as part of their transition materials.

Download brochure here

DHT P7 Transitions

“This leaflet contains lots of helpful information. It is very reassuring for parents and pupils and the layout is great as the information appears clear and concise. Overall there is a supportive, positive tone and I think this will be really helpful for parents/carers and pupils to have.”

P7 Parent/Carer

“This really helped me to understand how to help my child and has answered some questions I have about having someone to contact for help and support. I really enjoyed this and will be using it during the summer holidays.”