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“The Bridge” is a four-week interactive mentoring programme designed to support Year 6 pupils as they prepare to take their next big step into secondary school.
Transitioning from primary to secondary is one of the most exciting — and challenging — moments in a young person’s journey. New environments, new routines, and new friendships can bring both opportunities and uncertainty. This programme helps pupils cross that bridge with confidence, independence, and resilience.
Each week focuses on a key area of personal growth and practical preparation, helping pupils feel ready, supported, and equipped for the next chapter.
🧠 Building Independence
Learning how to adapt to new routines, take more responsibility, and build healthy habits for secondary school life.
🤝 Creating New Friendships
Developing communication and social skills to confidently connect with new classmates, make friends, and manage peer dynamics.
💬 Confidence & Self-Belief
Overcoming nerves, speaking up, and stepping into new spaces with a strong sense of self.
🌟 Managing Change & New Environments
Understanding and navigating the emotional, social, and practical changes that come with secondary school.
📅 4 live weekly sessions via Zoom (45–60 mins each)
🧑🤝🧑 Small group mentoring — interactive, supportive and empowering
✨ Led by Philip 'PJ' Roberts, Level 7 Football Psychology & Leadership, Youth Mentor
📘 Practical strategies + real conversations to help pupils feel ready and excited for the journey ahead
By the end of the programme, pupils will:
✅ Feel more confident about starting secondary school
✅ Have practical tools to manage change and new routines
✅ Know how to build positive friendships and ask for support
✅ Develop a stronger sense of self-belief and independence
🗓 Week 1: Stepping Up — Thursday 7th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Building independence and confidence for a new chapter.
🗓 Week 2: Finding Your People — Thursday 14th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Making new friends, building positive connections, and feeling part of a team.🗓
Week 3: Brave Starts — Thursday 21st May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Confidence, self-belief, and navigating new environments with courage.
🗓 Week 4: Crossing the Bridge — Thursday 28th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Practical strategies, mindset tools, and a strong finish before the move to secondary.
“The Bridge” is a four-week interactive mentoring programme designed to support Year 6 pupils as they prepare to take their next big step into secondary school.
Transitioning from primary to secondary is one of the most exciting — and challenging — moments in a young person’s journey. New environments, new routines, and new friendships can bring both opportunities and uncertainty. This programme helps pupils cross that bridge with confidence, independence, and resilience.
Each week focuses on a key area of personal growth and practical preparation, helping pupils feel ready, supported, and equipped for the next chapter.
🧠 Building Independence
Learning how to adapt to new routines, take more responsibility, and build healthy habits for secondary school life.
🤝 Creating New Friendships
Developing communication and social skills to confidently connect with new classmates, make friends, and manage peer dynamics.
💬 Confidence & Self-Belief
Overcoming nerves, speaking up, and stepping into new spaces with a strong sense of self.
🌟 Managing Change & New Environments
Understanding and navigating the emotional, social, and practical changes that come with secondary school.
📅 4 live weekly sessions via Zoom (45–60 mins each)
🧑🤝🧑 Small group mentoring — interactive, supportive and empowering
✨ Led by Philip 'PJ' Roberts, Level 7 Football Psychology & Leadership, Youth Mentor
📘 Practical strategies + real conversations to help pupils feel ready and excited for the journey ahead
By the end of the programme, pupils will:
✅ Feel more confident about starting secondary school
✅ Have practical tools to manage change and new routines
✅ Know how to build positive friendships and ask for support
✅ Develop a stronger sense of self-belief and independence
🗓 Week 1: Stepping Up — Thursday 7th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Building independence and confidence for a new chapter.
🗓 Week 2: Finding Your People — Thursday 14th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Making new friends, building positive connections, and feeling part of a team.🗓
Week 3: Brave Starts — Thursday 21st May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Confidence, self-belief, and navigating new environments with courage.
🗓 Week 4: Crossing the Bridge — Thursday 28th May 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Practical strategies, mindset tools, and a strong finish before the move to secondary.