Supporting Pupils at Every Stage

Here at Cobholm Primary Academy we recognise that each stage of school life comes to support our pupils each stage of the transition process is carefully thought out and children we want to ensure that all children are prepared for their next stage of education.

Joining Cobholm Primary

Starting school for the first time is extremely exciting, however, we also appreciate that for some it can also be a little bit daunting. In order to ensure all our new pupils and their families feel supported, we have a robust transition programme in place to support you every step of the way. This includes...

Our friendly teachers visiting local nurseries to meet the children

Offering our new parents a range of meetings and visits

Inviting pre-school children into Cobholm Academy for a number of sessions in the Summer Term

Conducting home visits for all children in the first week of the Autumn Term

Helping your child build up to full time over the first four weeks of their school life

Holding a Parents Evening in the first six weeks of your child’s school life to discuss how they have settled in.

Moving into KS1 (Years 1-2)

We understand that for some, moving from Reception into Year 1 can be a big leap. Therefore, to support your child through this transition we ensure our classrooms are within a familiar space - located right next to their previous Reception classroom, while also giving our pupils plenty of opportunities to visit their new classroom in the Summer Term ahead of the move. Alongside this we create a bespoke plan for your child which we update yearly. This plan includes...

Assessing against the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the Autumn Term

Introducing a gradual change in the ratio of time that pupils spend in childled continuous provision and wholeclass learning

Building up the number of wider curriculum subjects

Having access to the EYFS outdoors environment with its own set of changes and challenges. In order children are well prepared for this. As part of our vision

Providing an environment that supports your child’s developmental learning needs.

Moving into KS2 (Years 3-6)

Moving into a new Key Stage does also come with change. Our pupils are expected to start taking on more responsibility and to have ownership of their actions. As always, we are here to support your child through this change, helping them to learn and ensure they feel as though they belong. To help your child navigate these changes, and learn how to take more responsibility, we

Take the time to talk to your children about these changes and address issues in PSHE lessons

Communicate with parents about these changes and discuss how you can further support at home

Increase your child’s responsibility by giving them their own pencil case to look after

Encourage pupils to begin taking part in after-school enrichment.

Please note, by this point, most children will have completed their RWI lessons. In KS2 pupils will no longer be eligible for free school meals or free fruit at play time.

Moving to secondary School

We know that moving onto secondary school is a big step for pupils; they have spent a lot of time at primary school and the thought of change can sometimes be daunting. As always, we understand this and support your child every step of the way, helping them navigate the next stage in their educational life. In order to prepare your child for leaving primary school, we have a well-planned transition programme in place, this includes...

Taking our pupils on planned visits to the local high schools throughout the year

Inviting teachers from the local high schools into our school to speak with our pupils

Ensuring 100% of pupils attend high school transition days

Giving our pupils leadership roles to prepare them for having more responsibility in secondary school.

Please note, we also arrange bespoke transition packages for those who may need extra support.