A Smooth Transition Can Save More Than Just Money
Every September, thousands of Year 7 pupils take one of the biggest steps of their young lives – the leap from primary to secondary school. For many, it’s exciting. A fresh start. A world of new friendships, teachers, and opportunities. But for others, it’s the moment where things begin to unravel. Not because schools don’t […]
Every Child Deserves to Feel Like They Belong.
The journey into secondary school is filled with hope — but also uncertainty. Too often, we plan around pupils without truly hearing them. That’s why we’ve created the ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack — a simple, powerful resource to help you listen deeply at every stage of transition: When we listen, we learn.When we learn, we lead […]
Listening to Pupil Voice is the Key to a Successful Transition
At Evolve, we believe that the strongest transition strategies start with listening. That’s why we’ve created a free ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack, designed to help schools gather honest, insightful feedback from students before, during, and after the transition process.
A Day in the Life of a Health Mentor – Helena Kennedy
Being a health mentor is more than just a job. It’s a calling to make a real difference in children and young people’s lives.
Why do teenagers struggle to wake up before school?
Teenagers have a bad reputation regarding sleep and bedtimes. But how much of this is their fault?
Meet the Mentor: Annika
There’s something deeply rewarding about watching the young people I work with grow, overcome challenges, and surprise themselves with what they can achieve.
5 Mistakes Schools Make About Year 7 Transition – And How to Fix Them
In this piece, we’ll shine a light on the common pitfalls schools face during Y7 transition and show how, through our XLR8 programme, we’re helping to reimagine the playbook — not just as a move from one building to another, but as a confident step into future learning and personal growth.
