1. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Year 6 Parents Information Evening

2. Purpose of this meeting
Parental questions
An opportunity to meet with staff from 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

3. Key staff for you to remember
Mr Croxford
Head Teacher
Mrs Ellis
Deputy
Head Teacher
Mr Paddock
Deputy
Head Teacher

4. Year 7 Student Support Manager
Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Heaphy
Head of Year 7
Mrs Fisher
Year 7 Student Support Manager

5. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs McMullin
Assistant Head Teacher
for Personalised Learning
Mrs Marriott
Lead TA for Communication & Interaction
Mrs Reid-Hutchings
Lead TA for Cognition & Learning

6. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Pocock
Admissions and Transitions
Mrs Mason
Transport

7. Parent Support Advisor
Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Dawes
School Counsellor
Mrs Stuart
Parent Support Advisor

8. Uniform
Logoed School Uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier Price & Buckland –
On Wednesday 12th June at our ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ event, there will be time for parents to size uniform, purchase dictionaries, hand in forms, and opportunities to speak to members of staff including transport, music and PP. For Noremarsh Parents there is an alternative for sizing uniform only on Wednesday 19th June pm
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

9. Uniform

10. NOT acceptable in school
Our uniform is an essential contributor to the ethos of the school and should be worn in a manner which reflects pride in belonging to Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. Similarly, all students are expected to show a pride in their personal appearance.
RWBA School uniform is affordable, simple, comfortable and smart. Our school uniform supplier is Price & Buckland and can be ordered online via a link on our school website.
Acceptable in School
NOT acceptable in school
Trousers: Grey coloured in a traditional full length, formal style
Belts: Black only
No fashion styles eg: skinny, leggings, jeggings, baggy or jeans.
No trousers with metal studs, rivets, or accessories such as labels, fake zips.
No cord, chinos, patterned fabric, casual trousers or branded items.
No decorative belts or buckles.
Skirts: Grey coloured traditional school style. Must be at least knee length.
No fashion styles, tight fitting, skater, side slits or wrap around.
No figure hugging jersey material, patterned, or textured.
No skirts with accessories such as decorative belts, no labels, rivets, obvious zips or pockets.
Shirts: White long sleeved button collar suitable for a tie.
Summer Polo Shirt: RWBA logoed burgundy polo shirt (can be worn after the Easter holidays only)
No T shirts to be worn underneath the school shirt.
Jumpers: RWBA black logoed V neck jumper.
All jumpers must have the RWBA logo.
No alternative jumper allowed.
No cardigans, sweatshirts or hoodies.
Tie: RWBA clip on tie
Coats: Plain, dark coloured coats should be worn over the school jumper by all students to and from school as appropriate to the time of year and weather conditions.
Coats may not be worn inside the building.
Coats should not be worn as a replacement for the school jumper.
Footwear: Black shoes. These should be plain, leather or leather look, substantial, hardwearing and of a sensible style.
No Heels, Trainers, boots, canvas, fur, or skate shoes.
No fashion styles with accessories such as bows, braiding or studs.
No alternative coloured soles or laces. (except for the rainbow laces to support the stonewall charity)
No coloured branded logos.
Socks: Black or grey ankle socks.
Tights: Black, Grey or flesh coloured.
Single colour only.
No textured, patterned or embellished styles.
Hair: Hair should be neat and tidy. Hair styles moderate and kept to a natural colour. Hair styles should reflect the general expectations of a professional office environment and the school’s expectations.
For some activities, long hair should be tied back.
No extreme haircuts. Eg: shaven heads, mohicans.
No unnatural or extreme hair colouring such as bright red, rainbow colours or dipped ends.
All hair accessories should be functional and not fashionable.
Make up: Should be subtle, and kept to a minimum using neutral tones.
No heavy or excessive make up eg: dark brows, thick eyeliner, bright eye shadow or bright lipstick.
No nail varnish, gel nails or artificial nails may be worn.
Jewellery: should be kept to a minimum. One pair of small stud earrings only. If necklaces are to be worn they must not be seen over the uniform.
The school take no responsibility for the loss of jewellery.
No facial or oral piercing including nose studs, stretchers in the ears, tongue piercings or ear bars.
No bangles, beads or wristbands.
No rings.

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

12. Transport RWBA Subsidised Transport Service
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 (applications must be made by 1st June at the latest)
Please note that applications can be made online: apply or you can ring up for an application form to be sent
For information contact the Education Entitlement Team: or
All Swindon residents would need to apply to RWBA ONLY
RWBA Subsidised Transport Service
Subsidised transport covering additional routes, dependent upon demand
Information will be sent to parents before Easter
For information contact Mrs N Mason:
/ or

13. Parents Survival Guide
Will be available at the ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ evening at RWBA on Wednesday 12th June
Contains general advice about everything from homework to reporting systems, how to use the Show my Homework and how to follow a Timetable
Attempts to be informal and friendly
Always updated after consultation with previous Year 6/7 parents

14. Key dates to remember
Personalised Learning Team (supporting students with SEN and disabilities) – with a Lead TA from the SEND team
Thursday 9th May 2019
Start time 8.30 am pm
Please phone Mrs Pocock to arrange an appointment
‘Be Ready for Secondary’ event at RWBA
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Start time pm
Induction Day
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th July 2019
Start time 8.40 am pm
First Day of Term for Year 7
Year 7 only – Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Whole School – Wednesday 4th September 2019

15. What happens next?
March 2019 – RWBA and Parents receive admissions paperwork from Wiltshire LA. Acceptance slips to be returned to their local Council
April 2019 – 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

16. What happens next?
May 2019 – Mrs Heaphy & Mrs Pocock begin to create Tutor Groups based on information from Year 6 Teachers, Primary Schools and potential Parent input
June/July 2019 – Potential individual Inductions for vulnerable/SEN students
From early June Parents receive full data pack from RWBA with Tutor Groups, languages, uniform supplier, music tuition, data forms etc…
Wednesday 12th June 2019 –’Be Ready for Secondary’ event
11th & 12th July Induction Days for Year 6

17. Tutor Groups
Students are placed into Tutor Groups by Mrs Heaphy and Mrs Pocock 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
Friendship requests only can be submitted, the deadline is 5th April – 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

18. Languages SEND All students will study French in Year 7
No other language will be taught in Year 7.
Students will then be offered a second language for Year 8 as languages will be a core GCSE for this cohort.
This is a change in strategy for RWBA due to changes in Government regulations (EBacc) and performance measures.
SEND
All SEND will be supported by TA led intervention within mainstream classes. Differentiation by the class teacher will ensure inclusion and access to the curriculum for all. All students will gain their full entitlement to the secondary curriculum.

19. Behaviour for Learning
Students’ holistic and academic development are our prime aims
In order to facilitate this, RWBA has adopted a specific Behaviour for Learning Policy that encourages positive behaviours in students that has significantly reduced low level disruptive behaviour, non completion of homework, lack of preparedness for school (equipment or uniform) and lateness to school and lessons
We use a ‘Warn C1, Move C2 and Remove C3 system with C3 and above sanctioned with immediate after school detentions
There is a flow chart that explains the Policy on the Academy Website

20. Getting Show My Homework
Mobile app, or website
Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices.
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)

21. Inside Show My Homework
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)

22. Homework description To change the image behind the Mock up.
In this view we can see a task’s title and description, set and due dates and how it should be submitted.
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)
Helpful resources – files & websites – are displayed below the homework.

23. In Settings, you can manage Notifications.
Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices.
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)

24. You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in
The no-login back up!
You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)

25. You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in
The no-login back up!
You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in
Submission types
To change the image behind the Mock up.
Select the layer - > Right Click -> Send to Back -> Delete the image -> Drag & Drop your Own Picture -> Send to Back (again)
Submitted
Submitted late
Absent
Resubmission
Not submitted

27. And Finally........ Thank you for your time Any questions? Contact us…
Telephone:
Please register for updates on the various stages of the transition process by ing Mrs Pocock with your address, your name, child’s name and primary school.
Website: