Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Pontio Educational Transitions across the Lifespan research group aims to develop a cohesive representation and collective overview of different approaches and perspectives on educational transitions. Our overarching focus is to develop cross-disciplinary expertise in exploring the impact that transitions in education can have on children, young people, and adults, particularly in currently underexplored areas, such as children and young people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Key objectives include developing and establishing collaborative networks within Wales and beyond, in researching aspects of educational transition that will inform best practice and enhance understanding of the transition process in education from a holistic perspective.
We support colleagues interested in better understanding educational transitions and applying this knowledge to their own fields of study and investigation. The group hosts regular meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Emily Abbinett
- Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy - Senior Lecturer in Education and Additional Learning Needs
- Additional Learning Needs, Disability and Inclusion Research Network (ADIRN)
- Educational Transitions Across the Lifespan (Pontio-ETAL) Research Group
Person: Academic
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Kieran Hodgkin
- Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy - Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies
- Educational Transitions Across the Lifespan (Pontio-ETAL) Research Group
- The Cardiff Education and Social Justice Research Group
Person: Academic
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A Mixed-Methods Study of how to Improve Primary-Secondary Transitions in England: Combining Academic Research with Policy and Practice Consultation
Packer, R., Hodgkin, K., Bagnall, C., Edge, D., Banwell, E., Seymour, R., Garnett, N., Mason, C., Panayiotou, M., Jindal-Snape, D., Skerritt, C., Donaldson, C., Birchwood, J., McAreavey, A., Cunningham, E., Symonds, J. & Holliman, A., May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational Psychology Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Critical review of research and policy on transitions to school from 2000-2024 in Cymru/Wales
Packer, R. & Thomas, A., 1 Apr 2026, Transitions to School in the 21st Century: Insights from National and International Research, Policy, and Practice. Perry, B. & Dockett, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Nature, p. 497-511 15 p. (International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development; vol. 46).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Managing their own ‘tricky’ transition: Exploring the views of pupils, practitioners, and parents during the primary-secondary transition in Wales.
Packer, R. & Hodgkin, K., 29 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) The Palgrave Handbook of Multiple and Multi-Dimensional Educational and Life Transitions . Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Case Studies of Hybrid Learning. Wales Collaborative for Learning Design (WCLD) Online Seminar
Chapman, S. (Speaker), Young, N. (Speaker), Lewis, J. (Speaker), Osborne, S. (Speaker), Ayres, J. (Speaker), Evans , J. (Speaker) & Hackfort, M. (Speaker)
12 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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International Conference on Education and Life Transitions
Hodgkin, K. (Organiser)
21 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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International Journal of Educational and Life Transitions (Journal)
Hodgkin, K. (Editor)
1 Aug 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work