Parent Carer Research Network

Type of involvement: Survey

Plain English Summary: Researchers at York St John University and Lancaster University want to understand how children with SEN/D transition from primary to secondary school. If you have a child with SEN/D in their final year of primary school, they need your help. Please complete a short survey now and another one after the first term of secondary school. Your feedback will help improve the transition process. Take the survey here: https://yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKYNo91pi8SVrdY. For more info, email steps@yorksj.ac.uk.

Where the research will take place: Online

About the project: Researchers at York St John University and Lancaster University are conducting a study to understand how children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D) transition from primary to secondary school. They are looking for insights from parents and carers of young people with SEN/D who are currently in their final year of mainstream primary school. The aim is to gather feedback on how transition preparation is going and to follow up after the first term of secondary school to learn about the transition experience.

Who they are looking for: Parents and carers of young people with SEN/D who are currently in their final year of mainstream primary school.

What they will ask you to do: Complete a short survey about the current transition preparation and a follow-up survey after the first term of secondary school.

What you will be offered for your time: The opportunity to contribute to valuable research that aims to improve the transition process for children with SEN/D.

How to take part: Complete the initial survey by clicking on this link: https://yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKYNo91pi8SVrdY.

Who to contact for further information: For any questions or concerns, please contact the research team at steps@yorksj.ac.uk.