1. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Year 6 Parents Information Evening

2. Purpose of this meeting
Parental questions
An opportunity to meet a member of the Transition Team
An explanation of the Care and Guidance at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Some general information about Key Dates and Tutor Groups
To reassure parents about the transition

3. Key staff for you to remember
Mr Croxford
Head Teacher
Mrs Ellis
Deputy
Head Teacher

4. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs McMullin
Assistant Head Teacher for Personalised Learning
Mrs Salmon
Assistant Head Teacher for Achievement & Guidance

5. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Heaphy
Head of Year 7

6. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Hillier
Lead TA for Exam & Access Arrangements
Mrs Marriott
Lead TA for Communication & Interaction
Miss Bailey
Lead TA for Sensory & Physical and Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Mrs Reid-Hutchings
Lead TA for Cognition & Learning

7. Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Pocock
Admissions and Transitions
Mrs Hunt
Transition and Transport

8. Parent Support Advisor
Key staff for you to remember
Mrs Dawes
School Counsellor
Mrs Stuart
Parent Support Advisor

9. Uniform
Logoed School Uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier Price & Buckland –
There will be occasions closer to the Induction Day for parents to size uniform (dates will be in Information Packs & on the Website)
We have a summer and winter uniform, however parents of Year 6 will need to purchase the winter one for return from the summer holidays

10. Uniform

11. Uniform
Trousers: Black, suitable style and material. Exaggerated fashion styles and
materials such as denim and cord are not acceptable
Skirt: Black, suitable style length and material. Exaggerated fashion styles and materials such as denim and cord are not acceptable
Jumpers: Black logoed V-neck pullovers with sleeves. Sweatshirts and cardigans are not permitted
Shirt: White, style must have a collar designed for a tie. (No 3 quarter length sleeves)
Tie: can be purchased from school or school stockist and must be clip on.
Socks: Boys Dark, Single colour tone only
Socks/Tights: Girls White or black, ankle or knee-length socks or black or flesh coloured tights
Summer Wear: Burgundy polo shirts bearing the School emblem may be worn during the summer term only (after Easter holidays)
Footwear: Black shoes, a plain and sensible style. Trainers, plimsolls, canvas daps and boots are not acceptable. Boots may be worn to and from school in exceptionally bad weather but must not be worn at school

12. Uniform – PE Kit
This is what you should have: Additional non-compulsory items:
Black school crested polo shirt Plain black or white base layer in the winter months
Black school crested shorts For boys – school crested hoodie
For boys - School long sleeves sports top For girls – school long sleeved sports top
For girls – School crested hoodie School crested tracksuit jacket
White topped black football socks and white sports socks Plain black tracksuit bottoms
(alternatives to the above will not be acceptable)
Sports type trainers (two pairs if possible for inside & outside use)
Football boots

13. Transport Wiltshire Council Transport Service
Arrange free or assisted transport on certain routes for those who meet the eligibility criteria
Need to apply direct to Wiltshire Council after Easter
For information contact the Education Entitlement Team: or
RWBA Subsidised Transport Service
Subsidised transport covering additional routes, dependent upon demand
Need to apply as soon as place at RWBA confirmed
For information contact Mrs K Hunt:
/ or

14. Parents Survival Guide
Will be available at the Year 6 Parents Evening in June
Contains general advice about everything from homework to reporting systems, how to use the Student Planner and how to follow a Timetable
Attempts to be informal and friendly
Always updated after consultation with previous Year 6/7 parents

15. Key dates to remember
Personalised Learning Team (supporting students with SEN and disabilities) –
with Mrs Marriott, Lead TA for Communication and Interaction
Thursday 11th May 2017
Start time 8.30 am pm
Please phone Mrs Pocock to arrange an appointment
Year 6 Parents Information Evening
Monday 12th June 2017
Start time 6.00 pm pm
Induction Day
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th June 2017
Start time 8.40 am pm
CAT testing will be part of a variety of activities scheduled over the two days
Parent Tours available on Thursday (10.10am & 2.00pm). Please contact Mrs Pocock to make an appointment
First Day of Term for Year 7
Year 7 only – Monday 4th September 2017
Whole School – Tuesday 5th September 2017

16. What happens next?
September February 2017 – Ongoing liaison between Primary Schools and RWBA on children who are vulnerable or have Special Educational Needs. Visits from the Transition Team and Mrs S McMullin
February/March 2017 – Initial introduction to Year 7 Team
March 2017 – RWBA and Parents receive admissions paperwork from Wiltshire LA. Acceptance slips to be returned to their local Council
March – April 2017 – Year 7 Team and Personalised Learning Team meet with students to answer any worries and concerns and also Year 6 teachers for a detailed overview on each student

17. What happens next?
April/May 2017 – Mrs Salmon begins to create Tutor Groups based on information from Year 6 Teachers, Primary Schools and potential Parent input
April – July 2017 – Potential individual Inductions for vulnerable/SEN students
May/June Parents receive full data pack from RWBA with Tutor Groups, languages, uniform supplier, music tuition, data forms etc…
June Parents Information Evening and Induction Days for Year 6

18. Tutor Groups
Students are placed into Tutor Groups by Mrs Salmon using Primary School information and liaising with Mrs McMullin and the Transition Team
The information used from Year 6 Teachers and Primary Schools include factors such as ability range, SEN, G&T, relationships with peers and members of staff, who to place with, who not to place with
Five Bassett Houses – Bassett, Berwick, Compton, Winterbourne & Wootton
Specific languages and Personal requests can be submitted, the deadline is 31st March 2017 – no consideration will be given after this date
Parents can place requests but these are not guaranteed. Further consultation or discussion can take place via letter, phone or

20. And Finally........ Thank you for your time Any questions? Contact us…
Telephone:
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