I worked out that we have done 15 transition events so far, with 6 more planned before the pupils start and 3 more in the first half term.
By the time pupils start in September, they would have met key members of staff between 6-8 times.
By the time pupils start in September, they would have met key members of staff between 6-8 times.
1) Offer Congratulations x1
A chance to meet key members of staff and celebrate receiving an offer from the school & information on what to expect next.
A chance to meet key members of staff and celebrate receiving an offer from the school & information on what to expect next.
2) Headteachers Welcome x2 (one face-to-face and one online)
A chance to learn more about the school and meet the headteacher.
A chance to learn more about the school and meet the headteacher.
3) Getting to Know You x5 (kids only attend 1 of the 5)
A 1 hour after school session where pupils meet more key staff and complete fun activities to provide more information about themselves.
A 1 hour after school session where pupils meet more key staff and complete fun activities to provide more information about themselves.
4) 1-1’s x5 (kids only attend 1 of the 5)
A sit down with a member of staff to learn more about each child as an individual and to delve more into their likes, dislikes, needs and support.
A sit down with a member of staff to learn more about each child as an individual and to delve more into their likes, dislikes, needs and support.
5) Induction Day x1
The National day where pupils attend their new secondary school.
The National day where pupils attend their new secondary school.
6) Onesie Event x1
An opportunity for pupils who are the only person coming from their primary school to meet others who are the only ones from their primary school and make new friends.
An opportunity for pupils who are the only person coming from their primary school to meet others who are the only ones from their primary school and make new friends.
7) Summer School x1 (4 days)
Fun, engaging activities to meet new people and get to know the school and new teachers.
Fun, engaging activities to meet new people and get to know the school and new teachers.
8) Preparing for School x2 (one face-to-face and one online)
A final preparation presentation to go through information about induction, the start of school and what to expect.
A final preparation presentation to go through information about induction, the start of school and what to expect.
9) Curriculum Webinar x1
To provide information about their child is learning in Y7, information about homework and how to support their child.
To provide information about their child is learning in Y7, information about homework and how to support their child.
10) Pastoral Webinar x1
To provide information about pastoral care at the school, what to expect, how to find support and how parents can support.
To provide information about pastoral care at the school, what to expect, how to find support and how parents can support.
11) Meet the Tutors and Head of Year x1
To put a face to the key staff working with their child throughout the year.
To put a face to the key staff working with their child throughout the year.
Throughout the whole period, we also:
- Attend the primary school and meet their Y6 teachers to find out key information.
- Hold meetings with key pupils identified by their primary school.
- SEND meetings held throughout to ensure support is in place before September.
- Attend the primary school and meet their Y6 teachers to find out key information.
- Hold meetings with key pupils identified by their primary school.
- SEND meetings held throughout to ensure support is in place before September.
- Attend local DSL and SEND forums for all our local authorities.
- Hold SEND coffee mornings so parents can meet important staff that will support their child.
- Hold SEND coffee mornings so parents can meet important staff that will support their child.
Why?
Because the sooner pupils feel a part of the community, the safer and happier they feel.
We want pupils to arrive in September already knowing who we are, what we do and why we do it.
We want pupils to feel safe, knowing key members of staff and who they can approach.
Because the sooner pupils feel a part of the community, the safer and happier they feel.
We want pupils to arrive in September already knowing who we are, what we do and why we do it.
We want pupils to feel safe, knowing key members of staff and who they can approach.
Our feedback is always glowing.
Parents see what we’re trying to do. Parents see that we want the best for their child and that we want them a part of our community.
Parents see what we’re trying to do. Parents see that we want the best for their child and that we want them a part of our community.
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