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Transition from primary school to secondary school can be a tricky time. Through these reading-based transition activities inspired by author and poet Matt Goodfellow's book, The First Year, we hope pupils will discover an enjoyment of reading, helping them to build confidence, feel more relaxed and happy, and support them through this period.
These resources have been created by our expert team at the National Literacy Trust in Salford, with support from Salford City Council to empower pupils moving from primary to secondary education with the knowledge, confidence and literacy skills they need to succeed.