Transition

Mrs C Sharp

Teacher of Maths, Transition Lead, Year 7 Tutor

Mrs C Sharp
Mrs A-M Miller-Brown

Deputy SENCO , Year 7 Tutor

Mrs A-M Miller-Brown
Mrs K Harvey

Year 7 Tutor

Mrs K Harvey

Transition process

The transition between primary school and secondary school can be daunting for young people and their parents. At Charles Read Academy we do all that we can to make this process smooth by getting to know each student as well as possible during the months before term begins in September. From the student's first visit to their induction day in July we stay in touch and can help with any issues, questions or worries that the child or parent has. We visit the young people in their primary school and speak to their teachers, we look at their work and really get a picture of what we can do to make the students feel that moving on to secondary school is part of a continuation of their education rather than a completely new set of experiences and challenges.

Essential Guide To CRA

Tutor Grouping

Students are placed in a small tutor group of 18 students when they join in Year 7 in one of our three houses, Aqua, Caeili, and Terra.
The Form Tutor takes responsibility for their students and is the first port of call between home and school; they are the person that will make the initial contact with students on a daily basis, and set the standard for the day ahead. In partnership with parents, they will aim to ensure all students are fully prepared to learn and progress within the Academy.

Our Transition Process

Open evenings held twice a year
STEAM days for Year 5 students
Summer sports camp Year 3 upwards
Year 7 team visit Primary schools
Friendship morning
SEN Transition morning
Transition day
Transition evening for parents
Summer holiday reading task
Year 7 Form Tutors and Key workers
Residential team building trip during the first few weeks of Year 7

A dedicated Year 7 team that will be available to answer any questions you may have throughout the transition period and beyond.

New Beginnings

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/english-ks2-new-beginnings-by-tony-walsh/zddmbdm

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Transition Letters

Academic Year 2025/2026

Transition Documents

Student Testimonials

Life at Charles Read Academy is about more than lessons - it’s about feeling like part of a community. Here’s what our students have to say about their experiences in their own words:

‘The teachers are really kind and encouraging. They help us to push ourselves out of our comfort zones’

‘It’s a warm, welcoming environment’

‘I love that it’s a small school. Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family – all the teachers know my name’

‘My tutor is so bubbly and enthusiastic, and pushes us to be our best by following the CRA rules’

‘We love the food in the canteen, sitting down and chatting at lunch’

‘I started in Year 8 but was made to feel so welcome straight away, My tutor and Head of House support me so much’

‘My student passport is really helpful because it tells the teachers what will help me in my own words’

‘It’s nice to get achievement points and being rewarded for good behaviour. I always try to beat my previous week’s score!’

‘The House system – love it! It’s competitive but in a fun and respectful way, it brings everyone together’

‘There are lots of ways we are listened to. The talking boxes really help if I don’t want to talk to someone face to face’

‘Sports Day is a celebration of everything I love at CRA, everyone comes together to support their House’

‘If I fall out with my friend , my tutor is really kind and asks if I’m okay, they help to sort the situation out without taking sides’

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Transition

Transition process

Tutor Grouping