Birchwood's Primary Transition Strategy
In my role as an Assistant Principal, I will ensure that everything is done to provide students with the very best start to life at Birchwood. I believe the key to an effective transition is putting students minds at rest and helping to allay their common fears of getting lost, being bullied, and getting too much home learning!
I want the children to experience the excitement they are entitled to, with regards to making new friends, taking new subjects, and exploring all the wonderful opportunities that we have to offer. I wish for those joining us each September to take their next steps in education with confidence and feeling reassured. I understand how important it is for our staff to build positive relationships with the students and this begins on that very first induction day. The journey is a different one for every student and we will always do our very best to cater for every individual need.
Rob Herbert
Assistant Principal
The Transition Timeline 2023
| June | Primary school visits | In the second half of the summer term, Mr Herbert, Mr Edwards the next Head of Year 7, our SENCo Mrs Jackson and Miss Willsmore our Behaviour Support Lead, visit every primary school to learn about each student and their journey in education so far. This process of gathering information is tremendously valuable. |
| July | Induction Day 1 | This takes place on Thursday 13 July once the visits have been completed. Students will be provided with their first taste of life at Birchwood, with a day of lessons and activities. In the evening, parents and carers are invited to the school to attend one of the Principal’s talks, meet their child’s new form tutor, as well as attend what we call a ‘Faculty Fair’. At the Fair, there are information stalls where you can meet representatives from each Faculty. Parents will have the opportunity to purchase and order school uniform from our two suppliers. |
| August | Summer School | Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 August inclusive. |
| September | Induction Day 2 | Monday 4 September – is the first day of school for Year 7 and Year 12 only. A chance to settle in and get to know your timetable. |
Summer School 2023
Birchwood High will hold its Summer School for the incoming Year 7 students from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 August 2023.
Evidence has shown that this is an invaluable introduction to life at Birchwood High School with pupils immediately being able to settle into the new school environment having already formed friendship groups ahead of the start of term.
If you would like your child to attend please contact maugustine@birchwoodhigh.org.uk
Induction process goes here
Transition 2021
Transition 2021 reviews go here