Transferring from primary school

General Transition Information:

The transition team are:

• Mrs Jackman, Deputy Headteacher and SENDCO
• Mr Gilbert, Assistant Headteacher
• Mrs Gardner, KS3 SENDCO
• Mrs Woollaston and Miss Sallows, Pastoral Care Officers
• Mrs Jones, Assistant SENDCO

They are here to help you during the transition stage.

* We invite all prospective parents and children to an open evening early in the Autumn Term.

* There are also opportunities to visit during the school day.

* Through liaison with primary schools, students in Years 5 and 6 have opportunities to participate in learning activities, performing arts and sports.

* Senior pastoral staff visit all prospective students in the Summer Term prior to transfer.

* A new intake parents & carers evening provides an opportunity for parents to meet tutors and senior staff.

* Close links with our primary schools ensure that students settle in quickly and build on the skills they have developed during Key Stage 2.

Transition support:

Autism Education Trust Transition Toolkit (also useful for many children without autism) – covers nursery right through to starting university.

Transition resources from Young Minds (aimed at teachers but includes tips for parents and activities for children): https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/supporting-school-transitions/

Some great resources from BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zh4wy9q/starting-secondary-school/1

ASDAN ‘Moving On’ resources (Using a mobile phone and how to travel independently): https://www.asdan.org.uk/home-learning-resources-transition-to-secondary-school/

Get the ‘Own it’ App on your child’s phone to help them interact positively with online conversations: https://www.bbc.com/ownit

Parent Stories: Getting kids tech ready for transition to secondary school: https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/parent-stories-getting-kids-tech-ready-transition-secondary-school/

Admission Information:

Please click here to complete our online Admission Form.

Please click here to complete our 'All About Me' questionnaire.

Further details can be found by clicking on the links below: