Our aim is to ensure the transition from primary to secondary school is as smooth as possible. As a school, we believe in building positive relationships as early as Year 5 when our main feeder primary schools are invited in for Flight Day. During this day, children will experience life at Perryfields, taking part in a variety of lessons and displays around flight.

Perryfields welcomes you to visit the school during the academic year. We traditionally run an open evening, which takes place during early September, and a number of open mornings when you see the school in action. You will be notified by your primary school, or follow us on social media to keep up to date with open events and the wonderful activities that take place at school.

Transition pledge –

1. A member of the transition team will visit every child in their primary school setting prior to starting Perryfields.
2. Four transition days – students will have a timetable and will move around the school with students in their form class. These four days are essential for students to get used to school site and procedures, reducing anxiety before starting in September.
3. A member of the transition team will speak to the Year 6 class teacher to gather information about your child and all the wonderful things they have done in primary school.
4. SEND – If your child has an additional need, we would like to talk with you to gather more information to ensure we support your child in the best possible way. A student profile sheet will be completed along with information from you and the primary school.
5. Coffee mornings – during the transition mornings, there will be an opportunity for you to come into school for a cuppa and meet key staff, whether that’s just to say hi or to share information with us.

We invite you to watch the transition video through the link below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcTEjzHYNdw