Transition to Weydon
Primary Transition from Year 6 to Year 7
We understand that moving from primary to secondary school is a big step, and we are here to make the transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Our goal is to help students feel welcome, make new friends, and settle into life at Weydon, where they’ll have access to exciting opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
How we support the transition
To help students and families prepare for this change, we work closely with primary schools and parents:
- Primary School Visits: We visit our six partner primary schools in June to meet Year 6 students and their teachers.
- Induction Days: Students spend two full days at Weydon in early July to get to know the school, meet teachers, and experience daily life here.
- Welcome Meetings: We invite parents and students to attend a welcome meeting in May or June to answer any questions and introduce key staff.
- Team Building Day: Once students start in September, they’ll take part in an off-site team-building day at Avon Tyrrell to help them bond with classmates and feel part of the Weydon community.
- Ongoing Support: Our pastoral team continues to check in with students to ensure they feel happy and confident in their new environment.
Support for students with SEND
We recognize that the transition can be especially challenging for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Support at secondary school is different from primary, and 1:1 support is rare. To help with this adjustment, we offer additional transition support, including:
- Extra visits to Weydon for students who may need them.
- Visits from our SEND team to primary schools.
- ‘Getting to Know You’ sessions for selected students, arranged in collaboration with primary schools.
For additional guidance on school transitions, you may find this resource helpful: National Autistic Society School Transitions.
Key Transition Dates
- Early March: Your Local Authority will notify you of your allocated school. Some authorities may require you to accept or decline the offer. Please check with them.
- By the end of March: We will send you an email with a link to complete your child’s digital registration for Weydon.
- Tuesday 29th April or Thursday 12th June: Optional School Tour (for Year 5 & 6 students and parents/carers). Tours last about 45 minutes and begin at either 4pm or 5pm. Led by our student leaders, with possible staff presence (booking required).
- Thursday 15th May or Thursday 5th June (from 4pm): Year 6 Welcome Meetings for parents/carers and students (booking required).
To book for Thursday 15th May, please use this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-evening thursday-15th-may
To book for Thursday 5th June, please use this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-evening thursday-5th-june
Please ensure you book spaces for all of you who are attending, for example up to 2 parents and your child.
- Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd July: Year 6 Induction Days at Weydon.
- Tuesday 1st July: Year 6 Parents Evening at Weydon.
- Friday 12th or Friday 19th September: Year 7 Team Building Day at Avon Tyrrell (college-specific dates).
Further details on all events will be shared in due course. In the meantime, please add these dates to your diary.
Mid-Year Transfers to Weydon
For students joining Weydon at other times of the year, we arrange a personalised transition process:
- A meeting with the student and their family to discuss the move.
- A tour of the school to help them get familiar with the environment.
- A chance to meet the Progress and Achievement Leader for their year group.
If you have any questions, please contact Liz Crosby at admissions@weydonschool.surrey.sch.uk or call 01252 900550 (Option 2 for Admissions).
We look forward to welcoming your child to Weydon School
