TRANSITION

We invest a huge amount of time in ensuring that each child has a smooth transition to secondary school. Once they have been allocated a place with us, we work on the principle of finding out as much about a pupil as possible before they start with us so that when they do start we know them well.

We have a well-established programme designed to support the transition from primary school into secondary school. We work closely with our ‘feeder’ primary schools to ensure that their Year 6 pupils are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by secondary education, so that they can make a confident beginning at the Academy.

We provide a number of taster sessions throughout the year and a range of other introductory activities designed to support pupils making the move into Year 7.

Pupil Induction

All Year 6 pupils who are allocated a place at the Academy attend a themed transition evening and an ‘Intake Day’ in the summer term. These events give pupils the opportunity to spend a day with their new Form, meet new friends and, most importantly, start to meet some of the staff with whom they will be spending the next 5 years.

Parent Induction

There is also a Parent Induction evening for all Year 6 parents in the summer term to give them key information about the Academy. The Induction gives parents the opportunity to learn more about the Academy’s ethos, routines and expectations and meet the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.

Transition Through the Year Groups

All key stakeholders work together to support transition through the Key Stages.  Form Tutors remain with their allocated Forms to ensure consistency while pupils transition through the Academy, nurturing strong relationships with pupils and their families.