1. Moving to High School A Transition Programme for P7/S1
Shirley Illman,
Literacy Services
West Lothian Council

2. Background
Need for much more than support with basic skills of literacy
Part of a longitudinal study of pupils and parents over the transition year
Necessity to work collaboratively with primary and high school
Organisation and development

3. Aims of the Programme Understand the nature of dyslexia
Identify individual learning styles and how we learn best
Develop metacognition skills
Teach strategies for coping - personal organisation, mind mapping, colour coded timetables and books
Introduce helpful resources - ACE Dictionary, ICT,
Raise self-esteem
Bring together pupils with similar difficulties
Deal with concerns about moving to High School
Extending study skills

4. Main Elements of Course
Introduction to the course
Metacognition Cards
Mind Mapping
Strengths and Weaknesses
Visual timetables
Learning Styles

5. Main Elements of Course
Organisational skills e.g. homework, bag
Highlighting information
Ace Dictionary/ Spelling Strategies
Vocabulary for High School
Worries about High School
Visit from High School Staff
Self Reflection

6. Main Elements of S1 Course
Experiences in S1 and Swot Analysis
Reading Strategies
Listening Activities
Visualisation