Question 1

My child has been placed in a different tutor group to their close friends, can they change groups?"

Accepted Answer

The tutor group is the group in which the students register and are taught some of their lessons. In many lessons, the students are mixed with others from across the year group – for instance in core subjects where students are grouped by ability, and in practical lessons where group sizes are smaller for health and safety reasons. Our priority is to place students into tutor groups where they will work best. It is important to note that this may not necessarily be with all of their friends. Indeed, experience shows us children integrate more efficiently into school if they are mixed up a little and make new friends.  We have placed students into groups based upon information received from their current Primary School. This includes the support they might benefit from, as well as individuals they may not work well with. We cannot guarantee that students will be with their friends however we will endeavour to place them with others from their Primary School. As we are over-subscribed, the tutor groups are full. As a result, we are unable to make any changes to these groups.  Please do be reassured that we will work with all students in September to ensure that they quickly settle into their new tutor group and classes.

Question 2

Where should my son/daughter go on their first day in September?

Accepted Answer

The first day for Year 7 is Thursday 2nd September; on this day, Year 7 will be the only year group in the school. This is so that they can spend time with their tutor and get to know the school. We will start the morning with an assembly. Students should therefore, in this instance only, enter school through the Main Reception. Staff will be there to show them where to go.

Question 3

Will students get to meet their tutor on the Induction day?

Accepted Answer

Students will spend time with one of the Year 7 tutors on the Induction day, so there is a chance that this person will be their tutor. Tutors have each recorded a video introducing themselves; this will be played on the Induction day so that students can ‘put a face to a name’. If other members of the team are available, they may pop in to introduce themselves to students.

Question 4

What do I do if I think my child is Dyslexic?

Accepted Answer

Our Learning Support team can run tests to see if we need to put in place any additional support for your child. Please be aware, however, that Year 7 need some ‘settling in’ time for the first few months before we usually do this.

Kimberley School

Year 6 Transition 2021

September 2021 Intake

Induction Events

Information Booklets

Year 6 Virtual Induction 2021

Virtual Tour of the School

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Tutor Presentations