Transitions from school and beyond
Collection Editors: Dr Rhiannon Packer, Dr Amanda Thomas and Professor Bart Rienties
The transition from school to Further Education (FE) and beyond can be daunting for young people yet this is a rich area of which has been unexplored. This can be a challenging time for young people as they seek increasing independence and emerge into adulthood. Positive transition experiences can improve student retention, reduce inequality, maximise student opportunity, increase employability potential and reduce the risk of becoming ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET).
In addressing the paucity of research in this area, this special issue will play a key role in exploring transition to FE and beyond, encompassing international and interdisciplinary perspectives, and in supporting the identification of further research, policy, and practice. The issue will explore theoretical and conceptual perspectives of transition to and from FE settings providing emerging insights into the expectations, experiences, impact and outcomes for key participants in the transition process, namely young people, their peers, family and FE practitioners.
