Young writers at transition : a case study

How does children's writing develop in the transition from primary to secondary school?

In this book, Daniel Tabor tracks a group of pupils through from the end of year six into the first half of year seven.

The book analyses in detail the teaching and uses of writing at this important stage in their education, and uncovers some revealing findings concerning the experiences, perceptions and expectations of pupils, teachers and parents about writing.

The author links the findings to the broader issues of policy and our understanding about how writing is taught and used in transition.

This timely book examines issues such as: Transition, continuity and progression and how these can be managed to ensure standards do not suffer The variety of teaching and uses of writing in years 6 and 7 Secondary school teachers' views of writing and what practice is most effective for them.

This interesting study of the uses of writing will be a valuable resource to teachers and educators in primary and secondary schools.

The book will also be of interest to those studying to be teachers.