Transition
Starting Nursery
Children will start Nursery, providing there are places available, during the term after their third birthday. We will contact parents/carers in advance and notify you that there is a place available for your child. Usually, before the term starts we will visit you and your child at home to talk to you about your child and how you think we can best help them to feel happy when they begin to attend Nursery.
Once the term begins, we will admit children into Nursery gradually to allow them to settle. Most children settle into Nursery quickly and happily. During your child’s first week at Nursery, you are welcome to stay and play with them depending on how they react; we may ask you to leave them; stay a little longer or take them back home with you so that starting Nursery is an enjoyable experience. However, if a child does not settle when you leave, we will always ring parents/carers to collect them sooner and for this reason, please ensure that we have up to date phone numbers.
Transition to Reception Class
We have high percentage of Nursery pupils that are allocated a place into our Reception class. The teacher for Reception class will keep dropping into Nursery and spend time with the pupils who will be going through to Reception. Opportunities are planned where pupils go and spend time in Reception class with staff on afternoons in Summer 2.
The families who do not attend our nursery will be contacted by the EYFS Leader and will be asked to share the name of Nursery that their child attends. The EYFS Leader will contact the nurseries and arrange to visit them. Parents are invited to a welcome presentation in July before their child starts. Children are encouraged to come and spend time in their new classroom during this time. At this meeting they will be handed information about preparing their child and themselves for starting school. Meet the teacher consultations are held in September, in school, for all Reception parents/carers and pupils. They will each be given a time slot where necessary paperwork will be completed and information shared about the year ahead.
Transition to Secondary School
Moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time of life, but for many children it can also be a daunting prospect. At Park View We do everything we can to support children through this tricky time.
High schools are invited to introduce themselves to children and special days are arranged in which our pupils can experience life in Year 7. They also have the opportunity to meet their teachers and even take part in lessons. We can signpost you to websites which will give you detailed information or put you in touch with leaders who can answer your questions.
Parents are also helped with applications and if you have any concerns or problems with finding the best high school for your child, Mrs Wilson, our learning mentor, is here to help you.
The most popular high schools with our parents are: