Y7 Academic Transition Information

As your child’s first term at the National Academy is now well under way, we would like to invite you to find out more about how you can support the academic transition of your child to secondary school. Throughout the rest of this term we will be uploading a variety of virtual presentations from members of the leadership team and heads of faculty. The focus of these presentations will be on introducing you to some fundamental academic ideas and policies so that you can help your child become an effective independent learner. Year 7 students will also be receiving student-friendly, face to face, versions of these presentations in school, so please discuss the content with your child. The videos will be available from the dates below, and will remain on the website for the remainder of the Advent Term.  

• Enrichment – Thursday 24^th September 2026
• Homework – Thursday 8^th October 2026
• Literacy and reading – Thursday 5^th November 2026
• Feedback – Thursday 19^th November 2026
• Oracy and teaching and learning - Thursday 3^rd December 2026
• AMP evening and progress – Thursday 17^th December 2026

Introduction to academic transition

Rewards and sanctions

The resources present a whole overview of the way we learn at National, rather than address individual progress or learning needs. Any specific concerns should be addressed by contacting the academy via your child’s tutor in the first instance.

We look forward to working collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child/children.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at the academy if you have any further queries.