This 12-week transition programme is designed for primary children who need additional support before entering secondary education. The programme focuses on four key pillars:
1. Core Academic Skills: Daily Maths and English to fill learning gaps
2. Find Your Why: Purpose-building activities embedded throughout
3. Social & Emotional Development: Building confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
4. Secondary School Readiness: Practical skills for the secondary environment
Each week follows a consistent structure while building progressively toward secondary school readiness. Should the school wish us to provide additional support for any other ‘missed’ content - e.g. KS3 Geography (Rivers), please let us know and we’ll review how we can incorporate bite-sized content – this will help to when the learners start the spring term
Course Modules
"FIND YOUR WHY" INTEGRATION
The 3-hour daily format efficiently integrates the "Find Your Why" philosophy through:
1. Daily Purpose Moment (15 minutes) - Dedicated reflection time connecting daily learning to personal meaning
2. Weekly Purpose Themes linking activities to values and goals
3. Progressive Purpose Portfolio building throughout the 12 weeks
4. Purpose-Driven Activities that blend academic learning with personal development
5. Reflection Tools specifically designed for the condensed format
Awarding Body
N/A
Student Expected Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will have:
• Identified key strengths and how they connect to their emerging sense of purpose
• Created a personal mission statement appropriate for their age and development
• Connected academic learning to personal values and future aspirations
• Developed tools for maintaining motivation through purpose during challenging transitions
Key Stage course delivered to
KS2/3 (Yr7)
Admissions Criteria
Suitable for students transitioning to secondary schools
Staff Experience
Behind every single PET-Xi course is a truly impressive team of highly skilled individuals, leading to the best outcome for your learners. All PET-Xi training staff are experienced and trained:
• PET-Xi Experts come from teaching and training backgrounds and also work as examiners for awarding bodies and for external quality assurers.
• Motivational Leads are chosen for their ability to motivate and engage a broad spectrum of learners. Their training in Assessment for Learning and use of assertive questioning maximises success rates for learners.
• Supports can be either Motivational Leads and/or Experts training in the PET-Xi methodology, teaching assistants or those who have worked in the subject area or industry for many years.
Delivery Area
Based in our office headquarters in its own self-contained onsite training suite
Programme length
Termly
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
930am - 1230pm
Staff Ratio
Group
Additional Notes
INTEGRATED 3-HOUR FORMAT OR 5-HOUR OPTION
For each week, the programme follows this integrated format that combines core academics with "Find Your Why" and enrichment activities in a cohesive 3-hour daily session. A 5-hour timetable can be provided on request.
DAILY STRUCTURE (3-HOUR FORMAT)
9:00 - 9:15: Morning welcome and check-in circle
9:15 - 9:45: Maths core session
9:45 - 10:15: English core session
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 11:00: "Find Your Why" activity
11:00 - 11:45: Theme-based enrichment activity
11:45 - 12:00: Daily reflection and closing circle
This condensed 3-hour structure ensures daily coverage of:
• Core academic skills (Maths and English)
• Purpose-building through "Find Your Why"
• Social and emotional development
• Secondary readiness skills
Each element is shorter but remains focused and impactful, with clear connections between components for coherent learning experiences.
Cost of Course
£120-£180 Per Child (needs dependant), Per Day (5 hours).
