Supporting Student Transitions 14-19 offers transition focused approaches to planning, teaching, learning and assessment designed to meet the needs of these unique learners. Drawing upon the latest research and theory, as well as the authors' extensive experience in the field, it examines in detail transitions in teaching and learning in this complex sector.

1. Introduction - New approaches to transition phases 2. Managing expectations 3. Culture, ethos and identity 4. Managing transitional behavious 5. Developing independence and motivating learning using a coaching and mentoring approach 6. The planning cycle 7. The role of the teacher in supporting transitions 8. Ensuring a learning culture 9. Integrating assessment for learning into 14-19 learning evernts 10. Final Parts

John Bostock is Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development at Edge Hill University, UK

Jane Wood is Assistant Head of Further Education and Training at Edge Hill University, UK.