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Transition Information

Information for Year 6 Students

​Our aims

  • To help Year 6 students feel confident, reassured and excited about joining Sidmouth College
  • To support parents by providing clear information throughout the transition process
  • To work closely with primary schools to ensure we understand and support every student joining us in September.

At Sidmouth College, we believe that a successful transition into Year 7 is one of the most important stages in a child’s education. We want every student to feel known, supported and fully prepared for College life from the very beginning.

We also believe that strong communication with families is essential. To help parents and students feel informed and confident throughout the process, we have outlined the transition timeline below.

 

TRANSITION FAMILY PACK 2026 - coming soon

 

​Transition into Year 7

2026 Applications

Applications will open on 1st September, all applications are made through Devon County Admissions website.

​​Transition Programme 2026

To help you to understand how we prepare to welcome your child we have provided an overview to help you to know what to expect and when;

National Offer Day: 2nd March 2026

You will receive an email from Devon County Admissions  with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively you can check online yourself within the application portal.

You do not need to contact Devon County Admissions if you want to accept the place.

If you wish to decline your place you must do this in writing to Devon County Admissions by email or post.

If you applied for a place on paper, then Devon County Admissions  are aiming for you to receive your confirmation letter on this date.

Commencing March 2026

Welcome letter and information pack from Sidmouth College.

Our welcome pack will be sent out by email and you should also expect a message via the post. We send this pack  to all parents of year 6 children who have been offered places at Sidmouth College for September.

You will receive the following;

  • Welcome letter from the Headteacher
  • A link to our My Child At School App, to complete the admissions information required about your child
  • Family Handbook – please take time to read this information with your child to help them with the transition to secondary school.
  • ‘About me’ form please help your child to complete this and return to the College.

The Family Handbook contains the Home/school agreement and our privacy notice. You will be asked to sign and confirm your support at the Transition Evening for parents and carers in July.

​March - May 2026

Transition Team meetings with primary schools

The Transition team at Sidmouth College will be meeting with primary schools to discuss all students who will be joining Sidmouth College that September. During this time we will visit students to answer any questions they might have.

Students will also have the opportunity to discuss friendship groups with us. We suggest parents discuss this with their child to encourage positive choices. A google form will be sent to parents shortly after the Year 6 SATS to signal your child’s friendship choice(s). We aim to accommodate one friend pairing. We always try to accommodate requests but due to other factors this isn’t always possible and will only apply to tutor groups and not teaching groups.

We will make every effort to ensure siblings are placed in the same house group.

June 2026

You will receive an invitation to Transition Evening and Days.

​A letter will be sent to all parents who have accepted a place for their child at Sidmouth College inviting them to our Transition Evening and providing information about Transition Days.

This will also include other crucial information that will be required such as:

  • Free School Meals Application
  • Uniform Policy and Ordering Process

This letter will also let you know which House and Tutor Group your child has been placed in for September.

Transport information

School transport

www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-and-college-transport

Free school meals application
www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-meals

Uniform
​www.honitonsportsshop.com/school-wear and https://www.thomasmooretoymaster.com/product-category/collections/sidmouth-community-college/

Equipment for Maths

We require students to have one of the following Casio calculators:

fx-83GT CW (entry-level scientific calculator)

fx-85GT CW (entry-level scientific calculator with solar power) 

fx-991CW (advanced scientific calculator)


Older Casio models will also be accepted: 

fx-83GTX (entry-level scientific calculator) 

fx-85GTX (entry-level scientific calculator with solar power) 

fx-991EX (advanced scientific calculator)

 

July 2026
Transition days will be held on 30th June- 2nd July.

We will invite your child to our transition days at Sidmouth College to be held in July. We will also write to your child’s primary school to inform them of the transition days.

The transition days are designed to provide your child with a flavour of what Sidmouth College life is about; our routines, systems, culture and so on. Please make sure that your child is in their current full school uniform. We hope that students will benefit from the transition days as they will provide them with opportunities to ask any questions and address any queries they may have about this exciting next chapter of their lives.

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1st July 2026

Transition evening at the college starting at 6pm. Important information for parents and students to have the opportunity to find out more about life at Sidmouth College and meet Heads of Year and the senior leadership team. This is a very important event which all parents should attend. The event will provide you with detailed information about Sidmouth College and also an opportunity to ask any questions you have to the Headteacher directly.

7th September 2026

First day of term

This is the first day of the new academic year. Students will need to wear their new school uniform.

Useful contacts

Heads of Year

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