Supporting Pupils at Every Stage

Here at Stradbroke Primary Academy we recognise that moving into primary school comes with its own set of changes and challenges. In order to support our pupils each stage of the transition process is carefully thought out and children are well prepared for this.

At Stradbroke Primary Academy, we offer tailored transition to cohorts so pupils are comfortable and feel prepared for their next step in education.

In the past we have offered:

Stay and play sessions where new starters can see their future classroom and visit their teachers ahead of joining the school

Visits to local nurseries in order for teachers to introduce themselves, and give an insight into what transitioning into primary school is like for both pupils and parents

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Tours for prospective parents and pupils from staff to explore the school environment during the day

Home visits from reception staff if necessary to ensure that new starters are comfortable in what to expect of their new school and routine

Half days for the first few weeks of term in order to make the transition into primary school more smooth.

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Pastoral Care and Safeguarding

Safeguarding is our highest priority at Stradbroke Primary Academy and it is everyone’s responsibility within our school to ensure our pupils are happy, healthy, and safe.

The emotional wellbeing of our pupils is always at the front of our minds and we know how important it is to nurture our pupils’ mental health in order to help them achieve academically. Therefore we help our pupils learn how to identify and name their emotions as well as ensure we check in regularly with them.

At our academy, we promote a culture that encourages children to talk to the adults in our school and to let them know if they are upset or have any worries so that we can support them and help to make things better.

Each and every one of our staff knows how important it is to listen and to give our pupils the time and space to talk.