Year 6 Induction

Welcome to Blackfen School

Our partnership begins

Updated 25th June 2021

Communication - Year 7 events 2021-2022

Induction Evening. This is a virtual event for parents, carers and students. It will be available on the evening of Tuesday 6th July 2021 — more details to be provided.

Summer School. This is a week-long event from Monday 23rd August 2021. Please register your interest using the online Microsoft form. Details are in the induction information pack sent to all parents and carers.

•Year 7 ‘Settling in’ meeting with tutors (date TBC)

•Year 7 Parents’ Evening to meet subject staff (date TBC)

•Autumn, Spring and Summer Progress Updates

•Autumn, Spring and Summer Progress Updates show students’ current attainment grades and application of Growth Mindset attitudes to learning.

•Meetings with staff are by appointment only – you must give 24 hours’ notice.

•Please sign in at Reception.

•Return phone calls – expectations within 48 hours

Key documents

•The Home — School Agreement: the Blackfen partnership that makes students successful

•The Teaching and Learning Charter: sets out how the school fulfils its core purpose

•The Behaviour Charter: explains the rewards and sanctions used in school

Support

•Key stage Co-ordinators– monitors students’ academic development in specific curriculum areas.

•Student Support Officers — allocated to every Community to work with the Deputy Head Teacher, Ms Cascarino, Assistant Head teachers, Miss Hoad and Miss Hayford

•Form Tutor — meets students daily and supports their academic and personal development.