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This September, teachers across the UK will welcome new Year 7 classes with a wide mix of knowledge, confidence and prior experience. Transition is always a moment of possibility, and it is also a moment where gaps can widen quickly if they are not spotted early. That is why we have launched Educake Transition Insight Quizzes for English, maths and science...

This article is written by Sam Denno, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Secondary English, host of The English Teacher Feature and Obsessed with Assessment podcasts, Secondary English teacher, and Founder of Beyond Secondary Resources.

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Each September, year 7 students arrive in secondary school with a wide range of knowledge and confidence levels. While some transition smoothly, others quickly reveal gaps in understanding that can affect progress if not addressed early.

To better understand these starting points, we analysed Educake data from year 7 assessments in September 2025, l...

In this article, former assistant principal and Chartered Manager Pete Mattock shares his top tips for creating a great transition.

Find out how Educake can help smooth the transition to secondary school with new transition quizzes for year 7s, perfect for identifying knowledge gaps.