Smart Moves

• Independently evaluated  
• Evidence informed and supported by best practice and research around emotional resilience
• Free for schools
• Lesson plans, online videos & ongoing support from the ISPCC for teachers
• Teachers/parents/carers will have access to our experienced Community engagement team for specific concerns or queries about a young person transitioning into secondary school
• Included in a list of TESS recommended resources that can be used for transitions work in SCP projects nationwide’ 
• You can read the full assessment report for Smart Moves here.

Niamh Clarke is our Childline Community Engagement Manager, and is in charge of implementing the Smart Moves Programme. Hear what she has to say about the importance of preparing your students for transitioning:

“The transition from primary to secondary school can be an exciting time, but it can also be a time of high stress. Best practice tells us that students need to be supported, not just before the transition, but during and after too. We also note that parents/carers often need guidance at these crucial stages. 

The ISPCC aims to offer support to all young people who are preparing for secondary school with our Smart Moves 5th/6th class programme or those who are beginning that journey with our Smart Moves secondary school programme. We also aim to increase parent/carer knowledge in how they can support their young person at this crucial life stage.

The long-term vision for the ISPCC is that all 6th class and 1st year students and parents/carers in Ireland will engage with and benefit from the programme, leading to more successful transitions into secondary school.”

Once registered for the Smart Moves programme, you will received access to lots of free resources for both primary and secondary programmes, as well as our as Gaeilge programme. 

You can access those resources here.

This includes resources such as: 

• Videos
• Printable Posters, class booklets and teacher packs
• Feedback Forms

Remember, if you register for Smart Moves you will receive all of your class resources free of charge as part of your programme delivery.