Year 6 Transition

We’re excited to welcome you and your child to our school community as they prepare to move from Year 6 to Year 7. On this page, you’ll find key information, helpful tips, and answers to common questions about what to expect in the months ahead, to help make the transition to secondary school as smooth and supportive as possible.

• 1 abPTA Welcome Letter download_for_offline
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• 2 FAQs download_for_offline
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• 3 Welcome Booklet download_for_offline
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• 4 Term Dates 2025-26 download_for_offline
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• 5 Equipment List download_for_offline
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• 6 Home School Agreement download_for_offline
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• 7 Privacy Notice download_for_offline
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• 8 FSM application form download_for_offline
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Transition support

The Salvation Army have put together a podcast series for year 6 students to listen to with their families about transition to secondary school.

• Episode 1: How do I get there?
• Episode 2: What if I get lost?
• Episode 3: Will I cope with homework?
• Episode 4: Will I like the teachers?
• Episode 5: How do I make friends?
• Episode 6: What will my uniform look like?
• Episode 7: What equipment do I need?
• Episode 8: What are the rules?
• Episode 9: How will I stay organised?
• Episode 10: Will PE be OK?

Find all episodes here: 
https://www.salvationist.org.uk/resources/discipleship/thesmallfishpodcast 

Contact us

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us. There is a dedicated transition email address: transition@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk.

For the full admissions process, please see Join Acland Burghley.