Primary to secondary school - Peek at a Day
We work closely with our primary partner schools to offer a variety of experiences to key stage two children.
For some children in year 4 and 5 the opportunity to visit their local secondary school can begin the bridging process. ‘Hands on’ activities and lessons involving children from primary schools working collaboratively with older students develops relationships and new skills.
Our established programme called ‘Peek at a Day’ runs throughout the year and is often focused around Design Technology, Food Technology, Art and Design, Science and Physical Education. We also involve external providers to support the activities and learning which makes the experiences memorable.
Our programme is varied and provides ‘hands on activities’ easing children into a new environment through activities that stimulate and develop their learning.
For children joining the Heath Lane Academy we are offering ‘Advance to Go’ an opportunity to come to school and experience new lessons and a new environment in the summer term of Year 6. This transition has been very successful at supporting children as they move from primary to secondary school and reducing the anxieties they have about joining a new school. New routines, new teachers, new classrooms and a new timetable are all explored in a friendly and supportive week as well as the advantage of making new friends before the start of the autumn term.