Explain Why Is It Important To Have A Smooth Transition

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It important to have a smooth transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 in order to: • Ensure children are happy and confident about their move • Promote emotional security • Avoid discrepancies and disagreements between judgements by having accuracy of assessment throughout the school • Set meaningful and accurate targets from current levels of attainment • Avoid re-teaching of all skills when not needed by having knowledge of prior learning • Have continuity of learning (extension of understanding) • Promote a shared understanding of FS + KS1 assessment • Prevent the Y3 'dip'. • Allow for a better working relationship between Y2/Y3 teachers • Develop a better understanding of the tests/tasks and teacher assessment at the end of KS1 (Y3 teacher) OFSTED…show more content…
They contribute to assessment, support pupils with special educational needs, provide insights into the needs of individuals and maintain established routines where they change classes with the pupils.  Effective communication with parents is a key element in pupils’ successful transition from Year R to Year
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