A JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN HITS AND THE KING CROSS PROJECT
The transition from primary to secondary school can be a stressful time for children. For some, difficulties that have been contained in the primary environment lead rapidly to major problems in the very different setting of the secondary school. The transition project will work with vulnerable children in the final year of primary school (year 6) and the first two years of secondary school (years 7&8) to equip children and parents with skills to negotiate transition more successfully.
The project has two workers: Schools Group Worker, Claire Pauline, and Parent Support Worker, Liam Knox. Claire's background is in teaching within both Primary and Secondary Schools. Liam's background is within Mentoring and Attendance.
Aims of the Project
To demonstrate that outcomes for young people in secondary school can be improved
as a result of supportive and enabling intervention during the transition
from primary school.
The project has been implemented in five primary schools in Halton:
- Murdishaw West Primary, Runcorn
- Palacefield's Primary, Runcorn
- Simms Cross Primary, Widnes
- St Gerard's Primary, Widnes
- St Michaels primary, Widnes
The project will operate in schools that are located in, or which have a high proportion of their intake from areas of Halton that are targeted by the Single Regeneration Budget.
Services that we offer
Tailored Emotional Literacy Program, One to One work with children, Individual Family support, Individual support for schools. A point of contact for parents regarding information on secondary school, support for children while in years 7&8.
The project is managed by a 5-way partnership: Educational Psychology Service, BSST, HITS, Kings Cross Project, Excellence In Halton.
