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Good size groups, my daughter Each student receives aUNITED KINGDOM OFEncourage students to trackIncrease literacy and numeracy skills SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAMMEShave jumped at the chance.made 5 new friends immediately!GREAT BRITAINPASSPORTAND NORTHERN IRELANDand manage their progressand reflect on their learningDeveloping and improving students self esteem,Love the fact there was a bit of everything, Sport, resilience and confidence, and providing themThe pasDancsport ence, cooking, I.ourages the sT., Art, team building and thatudents to trackt all Include literacy andwith strategies to help manage their anxieties important topic of mental wogress, completellbeing. We literacell wy and orth the and manage their prnumeracy tasks The Big Step was an excellent programme to help them cope numermoneacy tasks and pry for a week of sovide their ytimulation and wear 7 tutas pleased ors withwith varied activities. 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MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT 2 THU Registration Science Mathematics French Music Geography(merits, commendations, E-Praise, etc.).7C/Reg 7T/Sc1 7T2B/Ma 7TF2/Fr 7T1/Mu 7T1/GeMY LEAST FAVOURITE SUBJECT 2 FRI J1 S3 A15 D3 MU1 J1key findings of studentsMrs F Cox Mrs L OConnell Mrs D Williams Mrs C Akana Mrs H Epps Mrs S AndrewsThe workshops provided will help me in the future (anxiety/bullying/scenarios):from These are passed ont o your school andRegistration P.E. English Beliefs, Values secondary schools 7C/Reg 7T3/Pe 7T/En3 & Citizen Mathematicscredited to each sThe Big tudent in September Mrs F Cox Miss S Betty Mr M Bakewell 7T1/Bv 7T2B/MaDetailed planning and delivery of a bespoke 90%that tacook part inJ1 SH1 K2 Mrs K Evans Mrs D WilliamsMY HOBBIES L4 A15transition programme The staff were helpful and supported me:Step summer transitionHeadteacherStudentStaffVIDEO WHAT I AM REALLY GOOD ATMY BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFE SO FAR97%Programme managed from initial meeting rightprogramme. 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UNDERSTANDING & RECOGNISING ANXIETY WHY WE WREFLECTION ~ DORRY FEEDBACK TUESDAYAILY DIARYDL0123456 MAKING THE BIG STEP A SMALLER STEPTEIGN SCHOOLAUGUST 2020Stick a photo of you hereWhat would you like to find out during transition week?I was pleased my new secondary school invited me to the summer school: ys theme: through to a comprehensive end of programmeHeadteachers Answer the following1Which departments are in J block? e released andWhat kinds of things trigger feelings of anxiety or worry?UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND StronglyDisagree Disagree Unsure Agree StronglyagreeThink of 3 questions you would like to know questions based on yourWhen you become anxious, hormones ar Complete your daily diary mentioning the da o view the involuntary nervous system sends signals to variousclick the QR code t90%Survey your classmates to find out about situations where they evaluation (to include individual student evaluationthe answers to.? current knowledge with parts of your body to produce the changes. have felt anxious or worried. Write down these triggers in the FEEDBACK an X and at the end of 2What is the name of the Headteacher? MONDAYspaces provided. When you have collected different types of Summer school has helped me prepare for September: situations, draw a line between each and the type of trigger that and recommended interventions where necessary) Q1 the week with a X you think it best fits. Some situations will match up to more than one type of trigger. Add some extra types of triggers on the 3Where should you go if you need support? spare lines if you wish.95%Recruitment and training for current year 9 andI know my way around Situations that canTypes of triggers:the school trigger anxiety: I would recommend The BIG Step to other students: Changing Schools Performance10 students to act as mentors and receive workQ2 I will be nervous t 4How many lessons do you have a day?Id just like to say thank youThe feedback we received about The Big Step about my first day a 97%MY NAME WHAT I LIKE TO BE CALLED MY BIRTHDAY WHO I LIVE WITH AT HOME MY PRIMARY SCHOOL MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT MY LEAST FAVOURITE SUBJECTexperience across a variety of roles Secondary school 5Which block can you find the Canteign?so much for the summer school.from parents and children was absolutely fantastic. I understand thetimetable and Your heart Physical Threatbeat speedsFree weekend taster days at their chosen secondaryhow it works 6up and We received incredibly positive feedback fromWEDNESDAYI knew it was going to be good, but just not this good.What is the LLRC? MONDAYI know people other your bloodQ3 than my friendsschool for students who have been offered a place The staff were absolutely outstanding,pressure rises Others Angry, Upset or BIGSTEPMY HOBBIESWHAT I AM REALLY GOOD AT MY BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFE SO FARI am feeling confident everyone about the week of activities that they took Disappointed with Youabout Secondary school Can you list the equipment you will need at Teign? Sweating and the children were amazing due to the7part in. Parents commented on how much more increases to I know whats expected help coolKey your body Trouble with Authoritytight and well-planned programme and8confident their children were about joining of my behaviourWere here to help youI know how to deal with Name one member of the Student Support Team?find the answers. excellent leadership of the staff.Your liveryear 7 and how it moved them from beingStrongly Agree releasesUncertaintymy anxiety'MAKING THEBIGSTEP A SMALLER STEP' I cant thank you enough! 9sugar tonervous to really looking forward to it.I know where/who to go to e: info@thebigstep.orgAgree What time does the school day start? Embarrassmentin school if I have a problem providequickUnsure energy4 Assistant Principal - QE school, Crediton THE BIG STEP PASSPORT T 12 Suzannah Wharf - Teign School THE BIG STEP PASSPORT TO SUCCESS 21THE BIG STEP 6Disagree O SUCCESS THE BIG STEP PASSPORT TO SUCCESS 137 20 Strongly Disagree*Parent feedback questionnaire: 2020. 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