Moving-up day
A day near the end of the summer term when pupils spend time with their next year's class or school.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Phases and year groups
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Related terms
- Transition (school) All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- Moving from one school or phase to the next, such as primary to secondary, often supported by visits and information sharing.
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