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Information for Year 6 Students

Our aims
  • To reassure Year 6 students about their transition to Sidmouth College and to prepare them for College life
  • To support parents and provide them with all the information they need throughout the transition process
  • To gather relevant information from primary schools about each student joining Sidmouth College in September.
We feel that in order to achieve a positive transition, parents should be fully informed about the process; therefore, we have put together a timetable of the process below.​At Sidmouth College we believe that it is imperative that Year 6 students have a positive move into Year 7. It is vital that they feel confident and equipped to make the transition into the College at the start of the academic year.

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​Transition into Year 7

2021 Applications
Applications will open on 1st September 2020, all applications are made through Devon County Admissions website.
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Transition Programme 2021
To help you to understand how we prepare to welcome your son/daughter we have provided an overview to help you to know what to expect and when;

National Offer Day: (TBC) March 2021
You will receive an email from your local authority with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively you can check online yourself within the application portal.

You can accept your child’s place online via the Citizen Portal.

If you wish to decline your place you must do this in writing to your Local Authority, please also email.

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

Commencing March 2021
Welcome letter and information pack from Sidmouth College

We send letters to all parents of year 6 children who have been offered places at Sidmouth College for September.

You will receive the following;
  • Welcome letter
  • Green admission form (to be returned to the College by end of March)
  • 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 with your admissions form.

The family pack also contains the Home/school agreement and our privacy notice. Please read and sign in the section provided in the green admission form confirming your support.

​March - May 2021
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 sudents or meet with them via zoom to answer any questions they might have. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss friendship groups. We suggest parents discuss this with their son/daughter to encourage positive choices. 

We aim to accommodate one friend pairing. Siblings we will make every effort to ensure they are placed in the same house group. 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.

Parent/student social
During the summer term (restrictions permitting) we will arrange a social opportunity for parents of children that may find transition a challenge and an opportunity for students from out of catchment to meet and mingle.

We will provide fun team building games and workshops for students with tea and cakes for the parents. An informal opportunity to chat about uniform, FSM and catering, discuss any concerns you might have and meet key members of staff. Also opportunities to meet the Sidmouth College association (SCA) and see how you might like to get involved.

June 2021
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/

July 2021
Transition days will be held on 5th, 6th & 7th July.

We will invite your son/daughter 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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Tuesday 6th July
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 House 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 Principal directly.

8th September 2021
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
·         SENco – Mrs Beer - cbeer@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
·         Medical Issues – Mrs Cox - jcox@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
·         Music tuition – Mr Morgan - rmorgan@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
·         School Admissions – Mrs Domhof - jdomhof@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
 
Heads of House
 
·         Drake – Mrs Ryce - jryce@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
 
·         Grenville – Miss Hughes - chughes@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk 
 
·         Raleigh – Mr Gilbert - jgilbert@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
 
·         Scott – Miss Carnell - ccarnell@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
 
·         Transition SLT lead – Mrs Carr - jcarr@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk

Links:
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/term-dates.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/catering.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/our-people.html
 
We have a series of episodes with information you may wish to watch with your son or daughter to help with their preparations for transition. Links to the episodes can be found here...
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Click here for transition videos & resources

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      • GCSE Results 2019
    • Donations
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      • Wellbeing at School
      • ​Healthy Mental Health
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  • Admissions
    • Admissions Home
    • Prospectus
    • Virtual Open Day 2020
    • Travel Arrangements
    • Year 6 Transition
  • Learning
    • Curriculum >
      • Curriculum Intent
      • Key Stage 3
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    • Teaching and Learning
    • Special Educational Needs
    • PSHE/RSE
  • Parents
    • Parents Home
    • Calendar
    • Communications >
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      • Edulink One
      • Police communications
      • Consent to Administer Medicine
    • Coronavirus COVID-19 >
      • March Reopening
    • Term Dates
    • Parents' Evenings
    • ParentPay
    • Uniform and Kit List
    • College Shop
    • SCA/PTA
    • Parent Forums
    • Attendance info
    • Pastoral Support
    • Bad Weather Plan
    • Catering
    • Music Tuition
    • School Nurse
    • GDPR
    • Safeguarding
  • Students
    • Students Home
    • Daily Bulletin
    • Houses >
      • House Challenge Week
      • Virtual Sports Day
    • Homework Online
    • Remote Education
    • Covid-19 Mental Health Support for Students
    • Student Council
    • Y9 Guided Choices
    • Careers & Education Guidance
    • Safeguarding >
      • Code of Conduct
      • Anti-bullying
      • Mobile Phones
      • E-safety
      • Acceptable ICT Usage
    • Alumni
    • Work Experience
    • Extra-curricular Activities >
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      • Activities Week
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    • Sixth Form Home
    • Open Day 2020
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    • Information
    • 16-19 Funding
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