Year 6-7 Transition

At Workington Academy, we understand that making the transition from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for both you and your child. We have a great deal of experience in helping young people join our academy and work hard to make sure that the process runs as smoothly as possible, taking any stress out of this change for all involved.

Be assured that your child’s future is in good hands at Workington Academy – with our broad and balanced curriculum challenging and engaging all abilities, a high level of dedicated pastoral support designed to nurture your child every step of the way and an exciting range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities intended to give your child a wide range of valuable experiences in and out of the classroom.

We believe that the key to immediate success at secondary school is having a positive and supportive transition. Therefore, our extensive transition programme for all students and parents joining Workington Academy will support everyone in the move up from primary to secondary school, to get their journey towards excellence off to a flying start!

Our transition programme includes;

• Visits to your primary school from key staff members and current students
• The sharing of key information between primary schools and Workington Academy
• Distribution of key information packs including everything that you need to know about starting at Workington Academy
• Opportunities to visit Workington Academy for students and parents
• Information Evenings at Workington Academy for students and parents
• Meet the Tutor Days for students and parents
• Transition Days – for students to spend time with their new form group and form tutor
• Other joint events between primary schools and Workington Academy

We also offer bespoke and extended transition programmes for students who require further support in making the step from primary to secondary school.

A ‘Team Approach’ is at the heart of everything that we do at Workington Academy and we strongly believe that by working in collaboration with students, parents and primary school staff, we can ensure that any anxiety, concerns or difficulties around the transition to secondary school can be minimised.

OTHER KEY TRANSITION STAFF MEMBERS:

• Mrs Kinrade – SENCO– will ensure that any necessary support and provision for children with additional SEND or PHYS-MED needs are in place prior to starting at Workington Academy and will work closely with students and parents to make sure that appropriate provision is sustained throughout their time at Workington Academy.
• Mrs Bromley – Inclusion Manager and Ms Vera Agnew and Ms Jan Wilson – Learning Provision Assistants– run our extended transition programme for students who would benefit from spending more time with us before joining in September. Once at Workington Academy, Ms Agnew and Ms Wilson are always on hand to assist any Year 7 students who need any additional support or reassurance!