b"PROGRAMME AIMS PASSPORT TO SUCCESSOur transition programme helps to achieve Each student will receive aon the following aims: Passport which will: Smoother transition from primary to secondary school Encourage students to trackIncrease literacy and numeracy skills and manage their progressDeveloping and improving students self esteem,and reflect on their learningresilience and confidence, and providing themInclude literacy andwith strategies to help manage their anxieties numeracy tasksto help them cope Provide year 7 tutors with Improve the educational attainment of students,examples of students workensuring gains in primary school are not lost Include a space for students on transfer and their parents/carers to Students given opportunity to familiarise record any hopes and fears themselves with their new surroundings about their new schoolHelp students meet and make new friendsProvide a taster of activities and learning,allowing students to gain new skills and knowledgeHow these aims will be delivered:Our programme focuses on improving literacyand numeracy through a planned curriculum Learning objectives will be delivered in acreative and inspiring wayThe programme will be delivered byexperienced teachersBy providing an environment where studentsand families can share questions and concernsabout their transition to secondary schoolWhat we offer schools: Detailed planning and delivery of a bespoketransition programmeProgramme managed from initial meeting right through to a comprehensive end of programme evaluation (to include individual student evaluation and recommended interventions where necessary)Recruitment and training for current year 9 and 10 students to act as mentors and receive work experience across a variety of rolesFree weekend taster days at their chosen secondary school for students who have been offered a place'MAKING THEBIGSTEP A SMALLER STEP'e: info@thebigstep.org"