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parents guideThe parents guide includes:What is oyster? How does your child apply for anoyster photocard and how is the card used?Moving from primary to secondary schoolis a major step for children, from tacklinga whole new range of subjects to study,to fears about fitting in and making newfriends and to becoming independent,especially in the way that they travel.Its also a really important time, as children are becomingindependent, to provide them with the skills, knowledge andconfidence to travel around safely.Transport for London in partnership with your local council andeducation authority are supporting parents and children to ensurethe move from primary school to secondary is a safe, happy andhassle free journey.‘Upgrade’ is a set of exciting new resources which are going to allparents, pupils and schools in your borough in the summer term.Supported by an interactive website www.upgrade7.org.uk, theresources contain loads of useful information on what your childis likely to be concerned about and how to ensure they are wellprepared for the journey to their new school.Parents will receive an Upgrade ‘parents guide’ which containsinformation on the local area, what types of transport are available,and how to encourage your child to stay safe when out and abouton their own.What do you and your child need to know abouthow to travel around safely?Personal safety, how your child can look afterthemselves and their belongingsUseful maps of your local area including all primaryand secondary schools and local transport links‘Upgrade In Touch’ – free service so you cansearch the location of your child’s mobile viayour computerUseful numbers.So look out for the pack – it containsall you need to know and who to askfor further information.check out...www.upgrade7.org.ukYour child will also receive a magazine andgoodie bag which we know they’ll love andwill also answer their questions and help resolvetheir concerns. There’ll also be a series of lessonsat the end of the summer term covering all ofthese transitional issues.CodeIn Touch Cardwww.upgrade7intouch.org.uk

FREE RucksackSee what’sin the pack...FREE Pen+ more!teachers guideInformation handbook for teachersincluding themed lesson plans forYr 6 and Yr 7 classes (links to PSHEand other QCA units of work).pupils packMagazine for pupils plusgoodie bag including:Pen, Pop-up Map,Card Wallet,Rubber Keyring,Reflective Hangerand Bike Light.FREEPedometersFor moreinformation contact:sta@tfl.gov.uk