Ideas to help pupils adapt to changing classes and moving up in school

Just when you feel that you know everything there is to know about your class, it’s time to prepare them (and yourself) for the next academic year. A new teacher and a change in surroundings can be unnerving for learners. By taking time to talk about worries, introduce them to new members of staff and let them have fun in a new environment, students will become much more relaxed about the move. 

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