Primary Transition

The run-up to starting a new school can be an exciting, but daunting time, and here at The Forest School, we run an extensive programme of exciting activities which support you and your child through the transition from Year 6 into Year 7.

The Transition Team has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the move from primary to secondary school and this is evident in the opportunities provided throughout Years 5 and 6. This starts in Year 5 with our Headteacher Roadshows, where the team, along with Forest students, visit the local primary schools to provide information about what to expect when they start secondary school. There is also time for the pupils to ask any questions that they may have about the next stage in their education.

Throughout Years 5 and 6, we run a variety of activities at Forest and in the primary schools. The pupils meet Forest staff, participate in lessons with some of the teachers and spend time with some of the older Forest students. This allows them to become more familiar with how their new lessons will differ from those in primary school.

Other events offered throughout the academic year include:

• Sports activities
• STEM 
• Cooking sessions
• Coffee mornings
• Drama/Music performances

Once you have accepted a place for your child, The Transition Team, Inclusion Department (where relevant), Learning Mentors, Heads of Houses and Tutors hold detailed discussions with your child’s current Year 6 teacher in order to personalise the Transition process to each individual. They offer additional support for your child’s Transition into Year 7, where necessary.

We hope that you will find the information useful, but if you have any queries please do not hesitate to send us an email. Detailed information about the school itself, such as Uniform, Attendance and School Day, can be found in the Parents section of the Information menu.

Meet the Team

Mrs S Allen - Transition Lead

Mrs Allen is our Transition Lead and an Assistant Headteacher. She visits many primary schools with Ms Austin during our Headteacher Roadshows and makes sure that there are various fun and exciting activities for you to attend at The Forest whilst you are still at primary school. You will see her around the school, especially in your first few days here at The Forest. 

SALLEN@forest.academy

Mrs K Green -  Pastoral Support

Mrs Green is our pastoral support administrator. She gets to know you and your family before you start here at The Forest as she collects all the information from your primary schools.  Mrs Green also sends you all the information and answers any queries you may have. 

KGREEN@forest.acdemy

Mrs R Ellis

Mrs Ellis is the Head of Year for year 7’s starting September 2024.  She visits many primary schools to get to know all students well.  Mrs Ellis is also one of our PE teachers and involved in all transition events. 

RELLIS@forest.academy