Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

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

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. 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 – www.pbparentsonline.co.uk/royalwoottonbassett • 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 • 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

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 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: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-learning-transport-apply or you can ring up for an application form to be sent • For information contact the Education Entitlement Team: 01225 712852 or educationtransport@wiltshire.gov.uk • 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: • 01793 841900/841970 or nmason@rwba.org.uk

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 - 4.00 pm • Please phone Mrs Pocock 01793 841954 to arrange an appointment ‘Be Ready for Secondary’ event at RWBA • Wednesday 12th June 2019 • Start time 4.30-6.00pm Induction Day • Thursday 11th & Friday 12th July 2019 • Start time 8.40 am - 3.00 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 earlyJune2019 - 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 2019 - 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 2019 – 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 e-mail mpocock@rwba.org.uk

18. Languages • 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 https://rwba.showmyhomework.co.uk Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices.

21. Inside Show My Homework

22. Homework description In this view we can see a task’s title and description, set and due dates and how it should be submitted. Helpful resources – files & websites – are displayed below the homework.

23. Notifications In Settings, you can manage Notifications. Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices.

24. The no-login back up! You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in

25. The no-login back up! You can view the school homework calendar without even logging in Submission types Submitted Submitted late Absent Resubmission Not submitted

27. And Finally........ • Thank you for your time • Any questions? Contact us… Telephone: 01793 841900 E-mail: mpocock@rwba.org.uk Please register for updates on the various stages of the transition process by emailing Mrs Pocock with your email address, your name, child’s name and primary school. Website: www.rwba.org.uk