This volume tackles transition from primary to secondary schools head on, and provides countless examples of how primary and secondary schools can work together more effectively to ensure that students enjoy a smooth and effective move from one school level to another. It advocates several different approaches to facilitating this from soft federations between schools to the innovative idea of a cross-school curriculum covering ages 3 through 18. This practical, pragmatic text places young people at the center of their learning and provides complete guidance on all that is needed to arrange activities between schools.

Dave Harris worked for over 20 years in school leadership, including 12 as a school principal across both primary and secondary phases. During this time he developed a reputation for innovative thinking and practice. Since retiring from working in schools he now puts his ideas into practice as Managing Director of Independent Thinking Ltd.