Starting secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life. Exciting for some, daunting for others — but for every pupil, it’s a moment of change. As educators, we spend months planning induction days, welcome packs, and activities. But one question often goes overlooked: have we truly listened to how our pupils feel?
At Evolve, we believe that the strongest transition strategies start with listening. That’s why we’ve created a free ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack, designed to help schools gather honest, insightful feedback from students before, during, and after the transition process.
Why Pupil Voice Matters
When pupils feel heard, they feel valued. And when they feel valued, they engage. By understanding the hopes, fears, and needs of incoming Year 7 students, schools can tailor their transition offer — ensuring pupils arrive in September not just prepared, but confident.
Our work with hundreds of schools has shown that simple, structured pupil voice exercises can:
- Reduce anxiety among new starters
- Help identify gaps in social or academic readiness
- Strengthen relationships between school, student, and family
- Build trust and belonging that lasts beyond the first term
What’s Inside the Survey Pack
Our ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack includes carefully designed questions that give students space to express their feelings around:
- Friendship and social confidence
- Worries and anxieties
- Academic expectations and learning styles
- Connection with their new school environment
- Hopes and aspirations for their first year
These questions are open-ended and thoughtful, helping you gather responses that are rich in insight, not just data points.
Download the Pack
You can download the free ‘Voice of New Pupils’ survey pack by subscribing to our mailing list below.
Because when you listen well, you lead well.
P.S. Of course, gathering pupil voice is only the first step. The real power comes in what you do with it. Through our Evolve Development Tracker (EDT), we help schools not only listen but measure progress and make informed, impactful decisions. It’s all about turning feelings into actionable outcomes.
Want to turn pupil voice into meaningful impact this summer?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with by emailing dan.bell@evolvesi.com
