The Year 7 Dip: Why We Must Stop Accepting It as Inevitable
“He’s not lazy. He’s overwhelmed. It’s his third week in Year 7.” We’ve all seen it – the pupil who starts secondary school already shrinking into themselves. They were bright, chatty, engaged in Year 6. But by the time September ends, they’ve gone quiet. Their confidence has dipped. Their attendance is wobbling. They’re not behind […]
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.
