Welcome to Beacon Academy Year 7 2021/2022
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Welcome to Beacon Academy
Year 7 2021/2022
Expectations
Being ready to learn
Uniform
Equipment
Misdemeanours
Timings during the day
Equipment
Expectations
Being ready to learn
Uniform
Equipment
Misdemeanours
Timings during the day
Timings of the day
Homework
EduLink
Support sessions
5 key aspects
1. Timetable - you can
see the next two
weeks.
2. You can see the
details of each piece
of homework.
Your child’s 3. Beacon Credits are
photo our reward system –
you can see them
here… here.
4. Behaviour – any
negative behaviour?
5. Absence reporting
You can report
absence via the app
(including future
absence – like a
medical appointment)
Other useful areas
Update information If your phone number or email changes you can let
us know here. You can also change your consent for photographs.
Documents – this is where we will add your child’s report Parents’ evening We will inform you when this is “open” so you can
book for parents’ evening. Is easier to operate on a computer rather
than a phone / tablet.
Supporting your child
Communication
Space at home
Routines
Independence
Supporting your child
Supporting your child - who to
contact?
The concern is subject specific only = Class Teacher or Head of Department for
that subject.
Your child has friendship issues = Tutor or Assistant Head of Year 7
Your child is struggling to settle in = Tutor or Assistant Head of Year 7
Problems with uniform or equipment = Tutor or Assistant Head of Year 7
Problems organising or completing homework = Attend homework clubs either
in specific subjects or general homework club run by the Year Team
Medical or attendance issues = Welfare Assistant
Concerns around progress = if it is one subject, contact the specific teacher or
if it is multiple subjects, the Head of YearSupporting your child
• Reassure them that their worries about transition are normal and that things WILL get easier
• Ensure your child knows who/where to go if there is a problem
• Encourage your child to set an alarm to wake themselves up in the morning
• Buy your child a watch if they do not have one
• Take a copy of your child’s timetable so you know what they are doing each day
• Encourage them to have a copy of their timetable on their phone if they have one
• Let us know if something happens that may affect their day at Beacon
• Provide a quiet area for homework and set/agree a routine for completing it – there are homework
support sessions most nights after school until 4pm
• Where possible, have a set of equipment at home to complete homework with rather than taking
their equipment out of their bag
• Name/label EVERYTHING, including shoes
• Ensure your child is “device-free” at least one hour before they go to sleep to enable them to have a
calm end to their day
• Ensure they have a reasonable bedtime – an average 11 year-old requires approx. 9 ½ hours’ sleepHow we support your child
Drop-ins
Tie
Year 7-only areas
Break/lunchtimes
Buddies
MentorsHow we support your child
How we support your child
Drop-ins
Tie
Year 7-only areas
Break/lunchtimes
Buddies
MentorsKey staff
Year 7 Tutors 2021-2022
SEND Team
Mrs Moodie
T.Moodie@beacon-academy.orgYear 7 SEND Team
Mrs
Mrs Moodie Ms Evans
Robinson
SENCo Assistant SENCo
Year 7 SEND
Co-ordinatorLearning Mentors are primarily subject based. This ensures greater subject knowledge and creates independence for our students. We know that our students may require additional support so each year group has a SEND Co-ordinator to monitor tracking, attendance, progress and behaviour. They are available at social times should your child have any concerns or questions. In addition to this, we run specialised interventions for identified students, such as Speech and Language, plus we also have dedicated homework club for SEND students, KS3 anxiety groups and a small, quiet space at break time for some of our ASC students. We are always happy to give advice or support and look forward to welcoming your child to our school.
Start of term:
Tuesday 7th September
8:30am main playground
If wet straight to the tutor rooms
School day ends at 3:05pm
Important dates are communicated
via email and our website/Facebook/TwitterFurther information
Check the Year 6-7
Transition Portal on the
Beacon Academy
website:
Join us/Year 6 into 7
Transition PortalResponses to submitted questions
year7transition@beacon-
academy.orgYou can also read
