Year 6 Transition Zone

We believe that a smooth and positive transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is crucial to the start of each child’s secondary education. The aim of our transition process is for every student to move up to King Edward VI King’s Norton School for Boys feeling excited, confident and cared for. 

To achieve a positive transition, we feel that students and families should be fully informed about the process. We hope that you will all find the information in our Transition Zone useful and reassuring. This information will be constantly adapted and added to over the next couple of months. 

The aims of our ‘Transition Zone’ are: 

  • To reassure Year 6 students about their transition to King Edward VI King’s Norton School for Boys and to prepare them for secondary school life. 
  • To support parents and carers and provide them with all the information they need throughout the transition process. 

Transition Letters

Useful Links

Transition contacts:

If you cannot find the answer to any questions you may have, please get in touch with us. Below is a list of useful contacts to help with your query. Please email enquiry@knbs.co.uk and specify the name of the relevant staff member in the subject line to ensure your message is directed accordingly.

Senior Assistant Head Teacher in charge of Transition 

Ms V Bartlett

Assistant Head Teacher KS3 Lead 

Dr S Mcintosh

Head of Year 7 

Miss F Yussuf

SENDCO

Mrs H Dowen

Safeguarding Lead and Student Support Manager 

Miss T Boyce

Head of Year 7 Welcome Message

Welcome to Year 7!

Dear Year 7 pupils, parents and carers, 

My name is Mr Garvey and I am a PE teacher as well as Head of Year here at KNSB. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to you all and say how much I am looking forward to meeting and supporting you as you begin this exciting new chapter. 

Moving up to secondary school is a big step, and its completely normal for it to bring a mix of excitement and a few nerves – for both pupils and parents.

To our new boys, you might be wondering about new subjects, new teachers, timetables or even just finding your way around. Don’t worry, this is all part of the experience, and we will be there every step of the way. It won’t take long for you to feel part of the team!

To parents and carers, I understand that this transition can feel like a significant moment. As a parent of a daughter who is also about to start secondary school, I am aware of the challenges and anxieties that can come with this change. Please be reassured that your child’s wellbeing and happiness are at the heart of everything we do, and we are here to support both you and them throughout this journey. 

You will also be supported by a wide range of staff, including a caring Form Tutor who will play an important in your child’s day to day school life. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels supported, valued and confident. 

At KNSB, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and supportive community where positive relationships are key. I am genuinely excited to get to know each student as an individual over the coming years. 

I look forward to working with you all. 

Mr Garvey and the Year 7 team. 

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