Systematic Literature Reviews:
Bagnall, C. L., & Jindal-Snape, D. (2023). Child Self-Report Measures of Primary-Secondary Transition Experiences and Emotional Wellbeing: An International Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Educational and Life Transitions, 2(1): 4, pp. 1–31. https://doi.org/10.5334/ijelt.35
Beaston, R., Quach, J., Canterford, L., Farrow, P., Bagnall, C.L., Hockey, P… (2023). Improving primary to secondary school transitions: A systematic review of school-based interventions with experimental or quasi-experimental evaluation of social-emotional wellbeing or educational outcomes. Educational Research Review. 40 10.1016/j.edurev.2023.100553
Hannah, B., Barlow, W. D., Bagnall, C.L., & Jindal-Snape, D. (2023). Mapping the methodological quality of international primary-secondary transitions research literature: A systematic methodological review. International Journal of Educational and Life Transitions, 2(1), 25. 10.5334/ijelt.74
Empirical studies:
Bagnall, C.L., Fox, C.L. & Skipper, Y. (2021). When is the ‘optimal’ time for school transition? An insight into provision in the US. Pastoral Care in Education. DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2020.1855669
Bagnall, C. L., Skipper, Y., & Fox, C. L. (2019). ‘You're in this world now’: Students’, teachers’, and parents’ experiences of school transition and how they feel it can be improved. British Journal of Educational Psychology, DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12273
Bagnall, C.L., Skipper, Y., & Fox, C. L. (2022). Understanding children's, parents'/guardians’ and teachers’ experiences of primary-secondary school transition in the context of the Covid-19 lockdown: how can this inform transition provision now and in the future? British Journal of Educational Psychology. DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12485
Bagnall, C.L., Fox, C.L. & Skipper, Y. (2021). What emotional-centred challenges do special schools face over primary-secondary school transition? Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. DOI: 10.1111/1471-3802.12507
Demkowicz, O., Bagnall, C., Hennessey, A., Pert, K., Bray, L., Ashworth, E., & Mason, C. (2023). ‘It's scary starting a new school’: Children and young people's perspectives on wellbeing support during educational transitions. British Journal of Educational Psychology. DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12617
Jindal-Snape, D., Bradshaw, P., Gilbert, A., Smith, N., & Knudsen, L. (2023). Primary–secondary school transition experiences and factors associated with differences in these experiences: Analysis of the longitudinal Growing Up in Scotland dataset. Review of Education, 11(3), Article e3444. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3444
Jindal-Snape, D., Symonds, J. E., Hannah, E. F. S., & Barlow, W. (2021). Conceptualising Primary-Secondary School Transitions: A Systematic Mapping Review of Worldviews, Theories and Frameworks. Frontiers in Education, 6, [540027]. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.540027
Jindal-Snape, D., Hannah, E. F. S., Cantali, D., Barlow, W., & MacGillivray, S. (2020). Systematic literature review of primary-secondary transitions: International research. Review of Education, 8(2), 526-566. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3197
Jindal-Snape, D., & Cantali, D. (2019). A four-stage longitudinal study exploring pupils’ experiences, preparation and support systems during primary-secondary school transitions. British Educational Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.3561
Jindal-Snape, D., Vettraino, E., Lowson, A., & McDuff, W. (2011). Using creative drama to facilitate primary–secondary transition. Education 3-13, 39(4), 383-394. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004271003727531
Jindal-Snape, D., & Foggie, J. (2008). A holistic approach to primary-secondary transitions. Improving Schools, 11(1), 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1365480207086750
Jindal-Snape, D., & Miller, D. J. (2008). A challenge of living? Understanding the psycho-social processes of the child during primary-secondary transition through resilience and self-esteem theories. Educational Psychology Review, 20(3), 217-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-008-9074-7
Jindal-Snape, D., Douglas, W., Topping, K. J., Kerr, C., & Smith, E. F. (2006). Autistic spectrum disorders and primary-secondary transition. International Journal of Special Education, 21(2), 18-31. http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/articles.cfm?y=2006&v=21&n=2
Official reports:
Bagnall, C.L. Supporting vulnerable children over primary-secondary school transitions, University of Manchester policy article, November 2023 https://blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2023/11/supporting-vulnerable-children-over-primary-secondary-school-transitions/
Press release: https://newsbywire.com/action-needed-to-support.../
Politics Home: https://www.politicshome.com/.../action-needed-support...
Bagnall, C.L., Jindal-Snape, D., Panayiotou, M., Qualter, P. Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing over primary-secondary school transitions, University of Manchester policy briefing, October 2023.
Bagnall, C. L., Barlow, W., Bhreathnach, L., Hannah, E. F., Jindal-Snape, D., & Symonds, J. E. (2023). International insights into how can we improve children’s emotional wellbeing over primary-secondary school transitions? The Psychology of Education Review. 47(2), 3-10 10.53841/bpsper.2023.47.2.8
Bagnall, C.L., Skipper, Y. & Fox, C.L. (2021, September). COVID-19 has made the transition from primary to secondary school harder. Here’s how parents can help. The Conversation.