Year 6 Parents Information Evening

Parental questions An opportunity to meet a member of the Transition Team An explanation of the Care and Guidance at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Some general information about Key Dates and Tutor Groups To reassure parents about the transition

Mrs Ellis Deputy Head Teacher Mr Croxford Head Teacher

Mrs Salmon Assistant Head Teacher for Achievement & Guidance Mrs McMullin Assistant Head Teacher for Personalised Learning

Mrs Heaphy Head of Year 7

Mrs Marriott Lead TA for Communications & Interaction Mrs Hillier Lead TA for Exam & Access Arrangements Miss Bailey Lead TA for Sensory & Physical and Social, Emotional & Mental Health Mr Giddings Lead TA for Cognition & Learning

Mrs Williams KS3 SEN Teacher Mrs Thomson SPLD Teacher

Mrs Hunt Transition and Transport Mrs Pocock Admissions and Transitions

Mrs Dawes School Counsellor Mrs Stuart Parent Support Advisor

Logoed School Uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier Price & Buckland – There will be occasions closer to the Induction Day for parents to size uniform (dates will be in Information Packs & on the Website) We have a summer and winter uniform, however parents of Year 6 will need to purchase the winter one for return from the summer holidays

Trousers: Black, suitable style and material. Exaggerated fashion styles and materials such as denim and cord are not acceptable Skirt: Black, suitable style length and material. Exaggerated fashion styles and materials such as denim and cord are not acceptable Jumpers: Black logoed V-neck pullovers with sleeves. Sweatshirts and cardigans are not permitted Shirt: White, style must have a collar designed for a tie. (No 3 quarter length sleeves) Tie: can be purchased from school or school stockist and must be clip on. Socks: Boys Dark, Single colour tone only Socks/Tights: Girls White or black, ankle or knee-length socks or black or flesh coloured tights Summer Wear: Burgundy polo shirts bearing the School emblem may be worn during the summer term only (after Easter holidays) Footwear: Black shoes, a plain and sensible style. Trainers, plimsolls, canvas daps and boots are not acceptable. Boots may be worn to and from school in exceptionally bad weather but must not be worn at school

This is what you should have; Plain white school crested polo shirt Black school crested shorts For boys - School rugby shirt For girls – School crested hoodie White topped black football socks and white sports socks (Alternatives to the above will not be acceptable) Sports type trainers (two pairs if possible for inside & outside use) Football boots Additional non-compulsory items; Plain black or white base layer in the winter months For boys - School crested hoodie For Girls - School rugby shirt School crested tracksuit jacket Plain black tracksuit bottoms

Wiltshire Council Transport Service Arrange free or assisted transport on certain routes for those who meet the eligibility criteria Need to apply direct to Wiltshire Council after Easter For information contact the Education Entitlement Team: or RWBA Subsidised Transport Service Subsidised transport covering additional routes, dependent upon demand Need to apply as soon as place at RWBA confirmed For information contact Mrs K Hunt: /

Will be available at the Year 6 Parents Evening in June Contains general advice about everything from homework to reporting systems, how to use the Student Planner and how to follow a Timetable Attempts to be informal and friendly Always updated after consultation with previous Year 6/7 parents

Personalised Learning Team ( supporting students with SEN and disabilities ) – with Mrs Hillier, Lead TA for Exam & Access Arrangements Tuesday 10 th May 2016 Start time 8.30 am pm Please phone Mrs Pocock to arrange an appointment Year 6 Parents Information Evening Monday 13 th June 2016 Start time 6.00 pm pm I nduction Day Tuesday 28 th & Wednesday 29 th June 2016 Start time 8.40 am pm Parent Tours available on the Tuesday (10.10am & 2.00pm). Please contact Mrs Pocock to make an appointment First Day of Term for Year 7 Year 7 only - Friday 2 nd September 2016 Whole School – Monday 5 th September 2016

September February 2016 – Ongoing liaison between Primary Schools and RWBA on children who are vulnerable or have Special Educational Needs. Visits from the Transition Team and Mrs S McMullin February/March 2016 – Initial introduction to Year 7 Team March 2016 – RWBA and Parents receive admissions paperwork from Wiltshire LA. Acceptance slips to be returned to their local Council March – April 2016 – Year 7 Team and Personalised Learning Team meet with students to answer any worries and concerns and also Year 6 teachers for a detailed overview on each student

April/May 2016 – Mrs Ellis begins to create Tutor Groups based on information from Year 6 Teachers, Primary Schools and potential Parent input April – July 2016 – Potential individual Inductions for vulnerable/SEN students May/June Parents receive full data pack from RWBA with Tutor Groups, languages, uniform supplier, music tuition, data forms etc… Parents also receive information on Launch Group if applicable June Parents Information Evening and Induction Days for Year 6

Students are placed into Tutor Groups by Mrs Ellis using Primary School information and liaising with Mrs McMullin and the Transition Team The information used from Year 6 Teachers and Primary Schools include factors such as ability range, SEN, G&T, relationships with peers and members of staff, who to place with, who not to place with Five Bassett Houses – Bassett, Berwick, Compton, Winterbourne & Wootton Specific languages and Tutor Groups can be requested and the deadline is 11 th April 2016 – no consideration will be given after this date Parents can place requests but these are not guaranteed. Further consultation or discussion can take place via letter, phone or

 Thank you for your time  Any questions? Contact us… Telephone: Website: Keep up to date via the School Website