Whilst many Year 6 students and their parents/carers will have visited Sackville and met some staff through our partnerships and work with the local primary schools, we are aware of the need to calendar more formal arrangements to ensure a smooth transition to Secondary School for our students.
Below are some of the transition events scheduled for the coming year.
Support |
Time |
Who? |
When? |
Location |
Primary School Data Collection: – A spreadsheet will be emailed to primary schools in order to collect data on pupils transferring to Sackville. This data collection now also includes details of the vulnerable students. Our SENDCo will make contact with primary school SENDCo by end of April with a view to collate information on SEND students. |
Yr 6 Staff / SENDCo |
March to be returned by 15th May |
Primary School |
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Primary School Data Collection dialogue: One-to-one calls with Primary Teachers to get further information on each student transferring to Sackville. |
Primary Teachers and Transition Coordinator |
tbc |
Online |
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Primary School Visit: An opportunity for students to meet their new Year Leader, Year Team Assistant and Transition Coordinator, who will inform pupils about life at Sackville and outline the transition process. |
1 hour |
All pupils transferring to Sackville |
15th May- 26th May |
Primary School |
Group Work Session: A small group work session with our transition mentor. With the aim of getting to know pupils. Assess feelings around transition. |
1 hour |
Identified Vulnerable pupils |
tbc |
Primary School |
Transition + Day: A shortened day at Sackville for a small group of pupils that focuses upon familiarising pupils with the school and its routines, alongside team-building and creativity. Pupils to be escorted by primary school staff. |
8.45am –12.30pm |
Identified Vulnerable pupils |
20th June |
Sackville School |
New Intake Parents’ Meetings: Individual meetings for pupils and parents with a senior member of staff. Appointments will be sent to parents by post. |
15 mins 3.30pm-5.30pm |
All pupils transferring to Sackville and parents |
12th June – 15th June
|
Sackville School |
Group Work Session: A small group work session with our learning mentor tailored to meet the group’s needs. |
1 hour |
Identified Vulnerable pupils |
tbc |
Primary School |
3 Day Induction: Pupils will sample 3 days at Sackville spending time with their new form and meeting their tutor. |
8.25am – 2.20pm |
All pupils transferring to Sackville |
5th-7th July |
Sackville School |
New Parents Evening: We will be inviting parents into the school. There will be a welcome presentation, followed by a short meeting with your child’s tutor group. These will be staggered appointments of small groups. |
5.30-6.30pm |
Parents of transferring pupils |
6th July
|
Sackville School |
Group Work Session: A small group work session with our transition mentor tailored to meet the group’s needs. |
1 hour |
Identified Vulnerable pupils |
tbc |
Primary School |
Year 7 Celebration Assembly: An extended morning assembly to celebrate the year 7s progress and success throughout their transition from primary and first term at Sackville. |
8.30am – 9.30pm |
Year 7 students, parents and Year 6 primary teachers/ heads |
Mid December |
Sackville School |