Getting to Know your new class

#Getting to Know Your New Class

10 Inclusive Transition Questions for Teachers

A simple, practical transition resource to help teachers think carefully about the pupils they are about to teach.

Designed for use at the beginning of a new school year, during transition meetings or when taking over a new class, this two-page resource encourages teachers to look beyond names, labels and paperwork and focus on the information that will genuinely help pupils settle, participate and learn.

The first page provides 10 inclusive transition questions to guide professional conversations and help teachers identify what they need to know before pupils arrive.

The second page provides space to capture the most useful information under three straightforward headings:

What do I need to know before day one?
What worked last year?
What does the pupil say helps?

A final Keep / Adapt / Check prompt supports teachers in turning transition information into practical classroom decisions.

This resource can be used:

During staff transition meetings
Between previous and new class teachers
Alongside SENCO or pastoral discussions
As part of September INSET
When a pupil joins a class during the school year
To support inclusive classroom planning

The emphasis is on making good use of what is already known about a pupil, avoiding unnecessary repetition and helping teachers start the year with a clearer understanding of the children in front of them.

Suitable for primary and secondary teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leaders and teaching teams.

Format: 2-page PDF.

Produced by Ordinary Classrooms Educational Consultancy Ltd