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Landmark Report by Children's School Lives on transition to post-primary schooling

Landmark Report by Children's School Lives on Transition to Post-primary Schooling

Posted 3 September 2025

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The 9th report from the Children’s School Lives study launches today. This reportexplores children's experiences of their Transition from Primary to Post-Primary Schooling The report learns directly from children and from significant adults in their lives, about their journey from their last months in 6th class to their first months in Year 1 in post-primary education. 

The latest report of the study showcases the experiences from childrenand provides a deep analysis of their expectations as well as the impact of this academic transition in their academic and social development, and their wellbeing. 

The full report is available at: (opens in a new window)https://cslstudy.ie/news/

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