Hello and welcome to Chew Valley- whether this is your first child to start with us or you already have children here, we’re aware of how significant the step of starting secondary school is and our job is to ensure that step is as smooth, seamless and fun as possible! The transition team is made up of the both of us- Dan Henley (Assistant Headteacher) and Mandy Clarke (Year6/7 Transition co-ordinator). Over the course of the year, we work closely with your child’s primary school, the Chew Valley Heads of House, and most importantly the new intake of Year 7s. Your child will be moving from being the oldest in school to the youngest and they may be moving with friends and classmates from their primary school, or they may not know anyone that is coming to Chew Valley School, but whatever their circumstance, we’re there to help them along the way.

For all children (and parents and carers!) there will be a lot to take in and to learn, particularly in the first few weeks.  We start to visit primary schools in the spring and we get to see a lot of the students who will be coming to Chew Valley School. Here, we speak to the Year 6 teachers and pupils, so we have a great understanding of your child and can put in the best possible support. We also will meet with the Year 6s and answer their questions and hopefully alleviate any worries. 

Our primary role within the school is to help the Year 7s settle, to ensure that they are actively involved in all aspects of school life and have a great experience.  We will be the familiar face, alongside their tutors and heads of house, as we know how important it is to have present at the start of each day, during break and lunchtime in the Year 7 area.

YEAR 6 OPEN EVENING FILMS

• 2024-25 Transition Video
• Students talking about Chew Valley
• Chew Valley Prospectus
• Introduction from Mrs Black, SENCo
• Introduction to Change & Create from Mrs Shuttleworth

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Information for Parent/Carer booklet
• Pastoral Support at Chew Valley School
• School Transport
• Attendance Information
• Uniform Information
• South West Schoolwear Price List 2024
• Pupil Premium Information
• Design Technology and Art Information
• Lamda Information
• Locker Information
• Free School Meals Information
• Free School Meals Application Form