Abstract
The transition from primary to secondary education is an important period in children’s lives:
academically, socially and emotionally, and can be particularly challenging for some children. Occurring
alongside puberty and a change in focus from parents to peer relationships, the transition can be a difficult
adjustment for some to navigate. This paper reviews the existing literature on this important school transfer, focusing particularly on three key areas of adjustment: academic, social and emotional. We outline the
factors that impact successful school transfer, whilst also highlighting that the transition can create positive
opportunities for children. We also highlight from the existing literature how multiple social categorisations
can influence how children navigate and experience the transition and argue that future research needs to
consider social stratification and adopt an intersectional approach. Implementing an intersectional approach
will create new forms of knowledge about the transition resulting in new strategies for policy makers, schools
and parents that can be beneficial in assisting children through the transition.
Joanne Harris, Rebecca Nowland. (2020) Primary-Secondary School Transition: Impacts and Opportunities for Adjustment, Journal of Education & Social Sciences, Volume 8, Issue-2.
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