Three clusters were identified for participation in the 2008-09
project. Each cluster is very different with its own strengths and
areas for development with regards to implementation of the Key
Stage 2 languages entitlement and cross-phase links. Read more
about transition project in
Swindon (doc, 60 KB)
Active learning: 'Un lion
à Paris'
Developing storytelling skills for
secondary teachers – primary colleagues are very much the experts
in this field and collaborative planning of what can be taught and
achieved is essential.
The focus of this project is
the storybook 'Un Lion à Paris' by
Beatrice Alemagna (© Autrement Editions 2006) This is
a picture book which centres on the landmarks of Paris whilst
exploring the emotions of the main character, a lion.
There are clear commonalities between a pupil moving up to a
secondary school and the lion which leaves the comfort of the
savannah and moves to Paris. He experiences a range of emotions as
he travels around trying to make friends. The children will explore
the text at length in Year 6 and learn the appropriate vocabulary
to enable them to create their own versions via the use of a
Learning Platform in Year 7. Read more from the project
of this cluster (doc, 124KB)