If any parents/carers have any queries regarding transition, please email the transition team: Mrs S Southwell and Miss H Hewitt.
Transition from Primary to Secondary school is an important milestone in a child’s educational journey, but can also be a period of time that creates anxiety. At Chase Terrace Academy we try to alleviate as many of those anxieties as possible, through regular contact with the Primary Schools and any agencies who may be working with pupils and families.
In September each year we hold an Open Evening where each department displays the work of the pupils. Many will have practical demonstrations including, and often run by, pupil volunteers. These pupils are able to give an insight into their lives and experiences at Chase Terrace Academy. During this evening parents and Year 6 children are able to meet with teaching staff and pupils, visit classrooms and witness a wide range of demonstrations and meet with key staff throughout the tour, such as the Senior Leadership team and Year 7 Pastoral staff.
During the year we do work with an increasing number of our local Primary schools engaging pupils in Technology projects, Science, English and PE activities, Modern Foreign Languages and Performing Arts. Some of these activities take place at the Academy so that pupils become familiar with the staff and facilities.
The Induction Process
Once decisions regarding admission to Chase Terrace Academy have been made we work closely with the Primary schools to gain as much information regarding the pupils so that our Pastoral Support Team can meet any specific needs pupils may have. We also offer further opportunities for pupils to meet with staff through our Transition days, and additional visits, that run in June and July. The transition day for 2025 intake is Tuesday 1st July.
Parents/carers are also part of the process and evenings are set on the calendar for meeting with Pastoral Staff and the Leadership Team to receive more formal information regarding the school and its processes and expectation and for parents to be able to address any outstanding concerns regarding Learning or pastoral issues. The Induction Evening for 2025 intake will take place on Monday 30th June 2025.
Further details about our Induction Evening can be found in this letter:
Please also see below for a letter regarding our Summer School, which will take place during the upcoming holiday.
Transition Pack
The transition pack for 2025 intake can be found below:
Transition Drop-in sessions
We’re here to make the transition as smooth and supportive as possible!
Whether your child has additional SEN or medical needs, you have concerns about attendance, questions about Free School Meals, or simply want to chat about the move to secondary school – we’re here to help.
Our drop-in sessions will run every Wednesday from 17th June, between 9:00 and 10:00am. There’s no need to book, just pop in and speak to a member of our team.
If you can’t make it to a drop-in, we’ll also be available at our Transition Evening on 30th June.
We look forward to seeing you!